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Dendrobium phalaenopsis

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A medium to large-sized, evergreen, tropical orchid with upright, cane-like stems. Three to 12 leaves are carried on the upper half of each stem. Lance-shaped, dark green leaves are approximately 8-15 cm long. Arching or upright flowering stems are up to 30cm long and carry up to 20, long-lasting flowers. Bring pink/magenta flowers are 4 to 7cm large and in shape closely resemble the ones of popular Moth Orchid.

Scientific classification

Species: Dendrobium phalaenopsis (Dendrobium phalaenopsis)
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
Foliage: Clump forming · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
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Distribution of Dendrobium phalaenopsis

Distribution map

New Guinea to Northeastern Australia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Dendrobium phalaenopsis

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Dendrobium phalaenopsis 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

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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