About

A large, epiphytic orchid from New Guinea with stout pseudobulbs and strap-shaped leaves, bearing large, arching racemes of showy flowers in white with a large, orange-purple labellum in spring. A bold and spectacular Dendrobium for warm glasshouses.

About the genus

Lastreopsis is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.