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fringe-lipped dendrobium

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A large-sized, decidous, orchid with narrow, often pendulous stems up to 120cm long. Lance-shaped leaves 8-15cm long are arranged along the nodes of the stem. Pendant flowering stems emerge from the upper nodes of leafless stems and carry six to fifteen, 4-7cm large, yellow flowers. The flowers have thin, crystal-like texture. The lip is rounded, often with a round, dark brown spot in the centre. The edge of the lip is densely frilled, which gives the plant its common name.

Scientific classification

Species: fringe-lipped dendrobium (Dendrobium fimbriatum)
Genus: Dendrobium
Family: Orchidaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen · Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming · Pendulous weeping · Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
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Distribution of fringe-lipped dendrobium

Distribution map

Himalaya to China and Indo-China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of fringe-lipped dendrobium

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fringe-lipped dendrobium care guide

Keep potting medium lightly moist, never stagnant, with generous airflow
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
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Watering

Keep potting medium lightly moist, never stagnant, with generous airflow

Fertilizing

Half-strength orchid feed every two to three weeks during 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 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. 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. It is a cool to warm-growing orchid with average temperatures between 12-25°C. Provide bright light (avoiding direct mid-day sun) and higher humidity by misting regularly in spring and summer. In autumn, reduce watering and feeding until warmer temperatures initiate flowering and new growth in spring. See indoor orchid cultivation

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