The name for Dendrobium Orchids comes from the Greek word for TREE, “dendron”, and “bios” which means LIFE.
Dendrobiums are a flowering seeds plant that is polinated through the air or wind. This is one orchid that may thrive in full sun, though they can also be grown in part-sun areas of the garden. For us, we have seen too many Dendrobiums with burn or yellwoing to make this a wise choice for us. Again, we are near the equator and maybe the sun is just so strong at times, For us morning sun is ok or a lot of indirect light is fine.
The genus seems to currenty have about XX species of plants. They are seemingly separated by subtle variations.
- Core Identification & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Dendrobium
- Common Name: Pigeon Orchid, White Dove Orchid, Pigeon Flower, Sparrow Orchid, Daun Sepulih Tulang
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Varietals:
- Habitat/Range: Tropical and subtropical Asia, the Pacific islands and Australia
- Morphology & Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Epiphytic (grows on surface of another plant), or even Lithophytic (grows on rock surfaces), and finally endolitthic (grows in the cracks of rocks)
- Leaves: Smooth and Leathery
- Flowers: Small or showy flowers dependant on species. Lateral Sepals are joined at the base. Flowering seeds. Polinates by the wind.
- Propagation:
- Notes
- Sun Exposure: Semi-shade to indirect sun
- Water: Very little watering required, once per week, High humidity 70-80%
- Fertilizer:
- Growing approach:
- Max