Dendrobium Orchids

Types of Orchids: Orchidaceaeare Calypso Cattleya Cymbidium Paphiopedilum Phalaenopsis Miltoniopsis Pacific Coralroot White Bog Orchid Types of Flowers

Dendrobium are rock and tree growing orchids, native to tropical Pacific and South Asian states.

With over twelve thousand species identified, growing in a variety of habitats, the only way to simplify growing tips is by comparing them with other tropical species such as the Phals. Generally, they thrive in warm, moderately sunny and humid rooms. They also require cooler night time temperatures.

Flowers grow on canes surrounded by green leaves. The picture shows one of the more hairy species, Dendrobium finisterrae, a native of Papua New Guinea.

Depending on the species, Dendrobium flowers can remain on the plant up to six weeks, making them a popular house plant. Most species have an average vase life as cut flowers, retaining their fressness up to two weeks.

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