Dendrochilum wenzelii Ames 1915 is an epiphytic growing orchid species,
native to the Philippines.

The arching inflorescences carry up to about 30 small orange colored flowers. Single flowers get a size of about 1 cm and are fragrant. Flowering period: late Winter - Spring. Dendrochilum wenzelii orchids are protected by CITES Appendix II (trade controlled to avoid use incompatible with species survival). The tropical orchid requires a cool to warm, humid climate with intermediate to bright light. Dendrochilum wenzelii is considered as an easy to grow orchid and is cold-resistant to temperatures of about 5°C. The potting medium should dry out between watering. During the winter rest water and fertilizer should be restricted. There is also a yellow colored Dendrochilum wenzelii variant around.

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Image: Dendrochilum wenzelii
Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

Dendrochilum species orchids at Orchids-Flowers.com:

Dendrochilum magnum

Dendrochilum wenzelii

Dendrochilum uncatum

Dendrochilum cobbianum