Common name: Primrose Dendrobium
Botanical name: Dendrobium primulinum Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family) Synonyms: Callista primulina, Dendrobium nobile var pallidiflorum
Primrose Dendrobium is an orchid found in eastern Himalayas, NE India and
SE Asia. It is a large sized orchid found hanging on deciduous trees at
elevations of 500-1000 m. This plant has clustered, ascending, prostrate
or pendulous, grooved stems covered in white sheaths. It blooms in winter
through summer with a short inflorescence with minute bracts and 1 to 2,
fragrant flowers that arise from nodes along the leafless cane. It is
definitely a cool to warm growing species requiring cool nights year round.
A well drained pot and a rich media, especially if repotted in spring,
will produce a robust stem that produces it flowers in pairs along the
stem in spring. Use lots of water and fertiliser with the new growth, a
good sunny position and an intermediate climate.
| Photographed in Imphal, Manipur. |
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