Dendrobium Orchids

Dendrobium is one of the biggest groups (genus) in the Orchidaceae family. The genus Dendrobium was etablished in 1799 by Olof Peter Swartz. Dendrobium orchids are mostly endemic to Asia (South, East, Southeast), but also to Australia and New Zealand. Nowadays the Dendrubium genus contains about 1200 species. The abbreviation in horticultural trade is: Den.

Dendrobium sanderae var major Rolfe 1909 has been found in the mountains of Central Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. The epiphytic growing orchid species is native to the tropical pine forests and grows on the trunks of pine trees at upper elevations from 1000 - 1600 meters.The long-lasting Dendrobium sanderae var major flowers Read More »

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Dendrobium nemorale

18/01/2012

Dendrobium nemorale L.O. Williams 1937

Dendrobium nemorale L.O. Williams 1937 is an epiphytic growing orchid species native to the Philippines and has been found primarily on the island of Luzon. Dendrobium nemorale stems carry up to 4 flowers on short inflorescences. The tessellated flowers get a size up to about 2 cm. Flowering period: Spring © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Dendrobium Read More »

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Dendrobium strongylanthum Rchb.f. 1878

Dendrobium strongylanthum Rchb.f. 1878 is an epiphytic, occasionally lithophytic growing miniature orchid species, native to the Himalayas, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand and Laos. Dendrobium strongylanthum flowers reach a size up to about 1,5 - 2 cm. Flowering period: September - October © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Dendrobium strongylanthum Rchb.f. 1878 Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

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Dendrobium crocatum Hook. f. 1890

Dendrobium crocatum Hook. f. 1890 is an epiphytic growing orchid species, which requires a hot climate. Dendrobium crocatum orchids are native to South Thailand and Malysia. Flowers reach a size up to 5 cm. Flowering period: Fall © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Dendrobium crocatum Hook. f. 1890 Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

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Dendrobium gratiosissimum Rchb. f. 1865 is an epiphytic growing orchids species with fragrant flowers. Dendrobium gratiosissimum orchids are native to India (Assam), China (Hainan), Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. The beautiful flowers reach a size up to about 4 cm. Flowering period: February © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Dendrobium gratiosissimum Rchb. f. 1865 Photographer: Kitisak Read More »

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