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Dendrobium Stardust gx

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A small-sized, epiphytic orchid hybrid with thin, pendulous, cane-like stems. Each 50cm long stem is covered with alternate, papery sheaths. Lance-shaped leaves are up to 8cm long and 3cm wide. One to five flowers are carried on short stems emerging from the nodes of mature, leafed or leafless canes. Each flower is approximately 6cm large, pale orange or yellow with marron veined markings on the lip.

Scientific classification

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

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
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Distribution of Dendrobium Stardust gx

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Dendrobium Stardust gx

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Dendrobium Stardust gx care guide

Keep medium lightly moist with excellent aeration
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
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Watering

Keep medium lightly moist with excellent aeration

Fertilizing

Half-strength orchid feed every few weeks in growth

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 enough, 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

Grow in an epiphytic, medium grade, bark-based potting mix with added perlite, moss, or coir. As with many orchids, they grow best when the roots are slightly restricted. Therefore, avoid over-potting or frequent root disturbance. Provide bright light conditions throughout the year. The average temperatures are 25-30°C during day and 16-20°C at night time, with an amplitude of 8-10°C between day and night. Plant requires frequent watering and relatively high humidity during spring and summer months and a slightly drier conditions in winter - reduce watering and feeding in October, but do not leave plant dry for long period of time. See indoor orchid cultivation

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