Dendrobium lindleyi

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A small-sized, evergreen, epiphytic orchid. Upright, clump-forming stems (pseudobulbs) are spindle-shaped, up to 10cm long and bears one leathery, dark-green, 7-8cm long leaf. Pendant flowering stems 15-20cm long emerge from the nodes of leafed or leafless stems and carry 5 to 15, well-spaced, fragrant flowers. Each flower is 2.5-5cm large, bright yellow, usually with darker yellow or orange centre.

Scientific classification

Species: Dendrobium lindleyi (Dendrobium lindleyi)
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: Evergreen · Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming · Pendulous weeping
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
Sunlight: 20 – 28 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Dendrobium lindleyi

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Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Dendrobium lindleyi

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Dendrobium lindleyi care guide

Water when medium is nearly dry; reduce in winter
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
Sunlight: 20 – 28 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water when medium is nearly dry; reduce in winter

Fertilizing

Weekly with quarter-strength orchid fertilizer during 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 mounted on cork bark or wood if sufficient humidity can be provided. Alternatively, grow in a basket 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. Re-pot before the potting mix starts to decompose, ideally in spring when the new growth appears. For best results in cultivation, temperatures should drop at least 10-14°C at night time. Provide indirect light and high humidity by misting regularly in spring and summer. Ensure that roots dry-out between the waterings, especially in winter. See indoor orchid cultivation

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