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Dendrobium lasianthera

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A large-sized, tropical, epiphytic orchid with long, upright, cane-like stems. The stems (pseudobulbs) carry alternate, oval leaves, arranged along the nodes of the whole length of the stem. Upright or arching flowering stems up to 60cm long emerge from the nodes of mature leafed, or leaf-less stems and bear 10 to 30 flowers. The flowers are approximately 6cm large, waxy and long lasting. Petals and sepals are spirally twisted along the whole lenght. Petals are usually narrower and darker in colour. Centre of the flower is usually white or yellow, with purple lip.

Scientific classification

Species: Dendrobium lasianthera (Dendrobium lasianthera)
Genus: Dendrobium
Family: Orchidaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright · Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
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Distribution of Dendrobium lasianthera

Distribution map

New Guinea

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Dendrobium lasianthera

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Dendrobium lasianthera 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.

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