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Dendrobium Sun Sprite gx

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A medium-sized, clump-forming orchid with upright, cane-like stems (pseudobulbs). The stems are 70-90cm long, covered with thin, alternate sheaths. Lance-shaped, dark green, leathery leaves are carried near the tip of each cane. Each leaf is up to 15cm long and 3-4cm wide. Flowering stems emerge from the leaf axils and tips of mature canes and bear a long cluster of 2cm small, scented flowers. The flowers are usually white, sometimes cream, with a hint of pale pink.

Scientific classification

Species: Dendrobium Sun Sprite gx (Dendrobium Sun Sprite gx)
Genus: Dendrobium
Family: Orchidaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen · 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 Sun Sprite gx

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Dendrobium Sun Sprite gx

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Dendrobium Sun Sprite gx care guide

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
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Watering

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant

Fertilizing

Half-strength orchid feed every two to three weeks in active 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

Plants are best grown in a pot 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 dappled shade and higher humidity in spring and summer, then move the plant to a bright, but cool room in autumn and winter. Cool growing Dendrobiums require longer period of winter rest. Reduce watering and feeding until warmer temperatures initiate flowering and new growth in spring. Average temperatures are 16-24°C in summer and 10-16°C during winter. See indoor orchid cultivation

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