Ornithidium densum

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An epiphytic, evergreen orchid producing a clump of small, oval-shaped, flattened pseudobulbs, growing from a long, horizontal or pendulous rhizome, covered with thin, dry bracts. Each pseudobulbs carries one, up to 30cm long and 3-4cm wide, leathery, narrowly-oval leaf. In winter and spring, clusters of short flowering stems emerge from the axils of dry sheats, carrying small, scented, pinkish-white flowers, 1-2cm in diameter

Scientific classification

Species: Ornithidium densum (Ornithidium densum)
Genus: Ornithidium
Family: Orchidaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Ornithidium densum

Distribution map

Central America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Ornithidium densum

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Ornithidium densum care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagation by seed is only possible in a controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may be divided in early or mid spring, when the plant overgrows its container. Each division should have at least 3-4 healthy, older pseudobulbs with a sufficient amount of stored energy and water, to support new growth and reduce stress after repotting

Growing

Grow in an open, free-draining, medium-grade, bark-based orchid mix with addition of perlite, sphagnum moss or coir. Requires day temperatures around 18-20°C and 14-16°C at night. Provide good light levels, but avoid direct sunlight. Water plants thoroughly when compost is almost dry, allow to drain and use orchid fertiliser regularly during growing season. See also indoor orchid cultivation

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