About
A hybrid between two distinguished deciduous Calanthe grexes, producing erect racemes of long-lasting, large flowers in spring. Flower colour is typically in rich pink to magenta tones with a contrasting, three-lobed lip. A rewarding terrestrial orchid for a warm, bright glasshouse with a winter dry rest.
About the genus
Dendrobium are epiphytic and terrestrial orchids with elongated, stem-like pseudobulbs bearing linear to ovate leaves. Racemes or panicles of showy flowers are produced from nodes along the stems mainly in spring
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.