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Dendrobium longicornu

December 2, 2018 By A'na Sa'tara

A much loved Himalayan species of ours, Dendrobium longicornu ‘Ernie.’  This particular clone was wild-collected in Nepal and is distinct from the more common Indian form.  We grow Dendrobium longicornu in our cool area, with 50F (10C) minimum nights.  I have grown this cultivar outdoors into the mid 40s F (6-7C), but it appeared much happier in the somewhat warmer and more humid environment.

It is a compact orchid with 10-12″ (25-30cm) canes, and receives moderate light, with dappled shading from a pendulous Dendrobium subclausum hanging overhead.  Dendrobium longicornu flowers from both leafless and leafed canes.

 

Dendrobium longicornu 'Ernie' orchid images
Dendrobium longicornu ‘Ernie’

 

Dendrobium longicornu 'Ernie' orchid images
Dendrobium longicornu ‘Ernie’

 

Dendrobium longicornu 'Ernie' orchid images
Dendrobium longicornu ‘Ernie’

 

Dendrobium longicornu 'Ernie' orchid images
Dendrobium longicornu ‘Ernie’

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