Dendrobium

Dendrobium

Very large genus, including up to 900 species. Plants are spread from the front of India to Indonesia and New Guinea. In general, epiphytes must be grown in special boxes or in the so-called "block culture".The following species were introduced into the culture:

Dendrobium compact

D. aggregation

Homeland - Northern India.

Pseudobulbs up to 7 cm. Leaves about 6 cm long. Peduncles with 5-15 flowers of golden yellow color. Flowering time from March to May.

Dendrobium yellow

D. chrysotoxum

Homeland - Burma, Southern China.

Pseudobulbs up to 12 cm long, spindle-shaped. Leaves lanceolate, up to 10 cm, on the peduncle develops from 8 to 15 golden yellow flowers, which publishes honey aroma. Blossoms in March - April.

Dendrobium fimbriated

D. fimbriatum

Homeland - Southern Himalayas.

Pseudobulbs up to 1.5 m, thin. The leaves are lanceolate, about 15 cm long. Flower sprouts with 8-15 dark yellow flowers. The view is very variable. For example, in the variation of D. fimbriatum var.oculatum there are 2 dark brown spots on the petals. Blossoms in March - May.

Dendrobium phalaenopsis

D. phalaenopsis

Homeland - Queensland( Northern Australia), south of New Guinea.

Has a cylindrical, stem up to 70 cm high. Inflorescence with 4-12 flowers, up to 8 cm in diameter. Flowers are lilac or cherry red. The lip is darker, her phallus dark purple. This is one of the most beautiful species of dendrobium. Blooms in September-October.

Dendrobium pyramidal-paniculate D. thyrsiflorum

Homeland - Southern Himalayas, Burma.

Pseudobulbs up to 40 cm. The leaves are elliptical, up to 15 cm long. Flowers are collected in dense inflorescences, golden yellow or pure white. The lip is golden. Blooms in February - May.

Courtship. Among dendrobiums, two groups of species can be distinguished. The first include immigrants from the Asian continent. They require high temperature, as well as humidity of air and substrate during the period of active growth. During the rest period( winter months), they need relative dryness and low temperatures( 10-13 ° C).The second group consists of species inhabiting the islands of the Malay Archipelago, Australia and New Guinea. In the period of active growth, they need a uniform, high temperature( 28 ° C), 90-100% of air humidity and an abundance of light. The rest period is experienced at a lower temperature - 18-20 ° C - and moderately humid air. The lower the temperature, the more dry the air should be. Dendrobiums must be planted in small pots with a lot of drainage holes, preferably in baskets or special boxes. Completely do not stand the stagnation of water at the roots and require good ventilation in the terrarium! As a substrate, most standard mixtures are suitable. For example: 1) pine bark, sphagnum and dry shredded beech leaves( in the ratio 2: 2: 1);2) the roots of the royal fern( osmunda), pine bark, sphagnum, dry beech leaves( 3: 2: 2: 1);3) the roots of the fern of the centipede( polypodium), sphagnum, and the leaves that have perished( 2: 2: 2).Other combinations are also recommended. Often damaged by a red spider mite.