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Dendrobium Cassiope gx

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An epiphytic, semi-evergreen orchid with long, noded, fleshy, green cane-like pseudobulbs. The stems are covered with thin, leaf-bearing sheaths along the nodes of each cane. The leaves may last one or more seasons. Each oblong, bright, or dark green leaf is 5-8cm long. Short flowering stems carrying one to three flowers emerging from the upper nodes of mature stems. Each flower is approximately 7cm large, white or pale pink, with darker centre.

Scientific classification

Species: Dendrobium Cassiope gx (Dendrobium Cassiope gx)
Genus: Dendrobium
Family: Orchidaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen · Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming · Columnar upright · Pendulous weeping
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
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Distribution of Dendrobium Cassiope gx

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Culture

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Quick identification of Dendrobium Cassiope gx

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Dendrobium Cassiope gx care guide

Water regularly during active growth; allow medium to dry slightly between.
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
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Watering

Water regularly during active growth; allow medium to dry slightly between.

Fertilizing

Apply a weak orchid fertilizer every 1-2 weeks during the growing season.

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove spent flowers as necessary, but do not cut the whole cane unless completely shrivelled. Oldest canes may be removed as long as there are at least three, younger, thick, leaf-bearing canes on the plant.

Propagation

Propagation by seed is only possible in controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may be divided when the plant overgrows the pot. Sideshoots (keiki) may develop on older canes -remove and pot them into sphagnum moss when the new roots are at least 2cm long.

Growing

Plants are best grown in a basket or a pot; in an epiphytic, medium grade, bark-based potting mix with added perlite, moss, or coir. It is best to stake each cane to keep the upright form when potted. If grown in a basket, the plant will develop more pendulous form. As with many orchids, they grow best when the roots are slightly restricted. Therefore, avoid over-potting or frequent root disturbance. Provide dappled shade and higher humidity in spring and summer, then move the plant to a bright, but cool room in autumn and winter. Reduce watering and feeding until warmer temperatures initiate flowering and new growth in spring. See indoor orchid cultivation

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