Orange flares of flowers, in good timing to provide autumn pumpkin colors (at least here in central California). Dendrobium faciferum is a low elevation Indonesian species, found in the Lesser Sunda, Moluccas, and Ambon Islands below 350m (1150 … [Read more...] about Dendrobium faciferum
Dendrobium limpidum
As with many species from Papua New Guinea, the taxonomy of this particular orchid is a bit fuzzy. Originally purchased as "Dendrobium limpidum (dichaeoides fat bulbs)", its label includes two distinct species: Dendrobium limpidum and Dendrobium dichaeoides. We have three orchids labeled … [Read more...] about Dendrobium limpidum
Dendrobium papilio
Dendrobium papilio creates one of the most luminous orchid flowers that I have every photographed, remarkably arising from the reed-thin canes -- nearly 3 feet (1m) tall -- with a just few wispy leaves (see photo below). I do not believe that I have much to offer in descriptive words that can … [Read more...] about Dendrobium papilio
Dendrobium cruentum
Dendrobium cruentum is a rare south-east Asian species belonging to the section Formosae. The long-lasting flowers are a spectacular contrast of orange-range on the lip with green-white petals and sepals. The extent of orange-red can be variable amongst cultivars, and even from year to year in the … [Read more...] about Dendrobium cruentum
Dendrobium Le Papillon Rose
The inspiration for this orchid portrait is to share the fascinating color change from a pure white bud to brilliant pink bloom, just a day or so before the flower opens. When the seedling first bloomed, I was very curious what the flower was going to look like as I watched the bud … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Le Papillon Rose
Dendrobium treubii
The canes of this unique Dendrobium species are possibly more striking and memorable than the flowers! None others like it that I have seen in this genus (or any other orchid). The canes of Dendrobium treubii are approximately 24" (60cm) long and FLAT. Very flat, and about 1.5" (3.5cm) wide. The … [Read more...] about Dendrobium treubii
Dendrobium subclausum var. speciosum (orange)
One of our absolute favorite orchids at AEO ... as you can see by the banner on the home page. We have five different varieties and color forms of Dendrobium subclausum: two are solid colors (yellow, orange), two are bicolor (yellow/orange), and one has not bloomed for us yet. This orchid … [Read more...] about Dendrobium subclausum var. speciosum (orange)
Dendrobium infundibulum
Wonderfully pure white photographs of Dendrobium infundibulum, a wide-ranging species from SE Asia and the Chinese Himalayas, and extending into eastern India. As with many widespread Dendrobium, this species is adaptable to a variety of growing temperatures. We grow Dendrobium infundibulum with … [Read more...] about Dendrobium infundibulum
