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small funnel-lipped dendrobium

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A medium to large-sized, tropical epiphytic orchid with long, cane-like stem. Each stem can be up to 100cm long, covered in alternate, think, leaf-bearing sheaths with dense, black short hairs. Leaves are dark green, narrowly-oval, 8-13cm long. Short flowering stems emerge from the upper nodes of mature canes, bearing two, 8-10cm large flowers. Petals and sepals are white, lip is white with round, yellow or orange spot at the throat.

Scientific classification

Species: small funnel-lipped dendrobium (Dendrobium infundibulum)
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 small funnel-lipped dendrobium

Distribution map

Burma, Thailand

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of small funnel-lipped dendrobium

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small funnel-lipped dendrobium 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. 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. As with many orchids, they grow best when the roots are slightly restricted. Therefore, avoid over-potting or frequent root disturbance. It is a warm-growing orchid and the temperatures should not drop below 16°C. It can be grown similarly to Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis) but requires much brighter conditions. Provide indirect light and higher humidity by misting regularly in spring and summer, then move the plant to a bright, room in autumn and winter. Water approximately once per week, ensure that roots dry-out between the waterings, especially in winter. See indoor orchid cultivation

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