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Dendrobium infundibulum

January 5, 2019 By A'na Sa'tara

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 intermediate temperatures in an eastern window with supplemental LED light.  It is a relatively low light orchid, growing well with light levels suitable for Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum spicerianum.

A member of the Section Formosae, the flowers are long lasting, retaining their pristine, crystalline texture and color for over a month.  We water Dendrobium infundibulum twice a week during the summer (monsoonal) growing season and then taper to near dryness during December-February.  When growth resumes in the spring, we gradually begin watering more frequently.  Our plant is potted in medium Orchiata bark.

 

Dendrobium infundibulum orchid images
Dendrobium infundibulum

 

Dendrobium infundibulum orchid images
Dendrobium infundibulum

 

Dendrobium infundibulum orchid images
Dendrobium infundibulum

 

Dendrobium infundibulum
Dendrobium infundibulum.  The preceding photographs are from the first bloom of this seedling.  This photograph is the second bloom — and quite successful.  At the time of this photograph, there were a total of 8 open flowers, 2 buds, and 2 already faded flowers.

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