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Dendrobium x superbiens

January 31, 2019 By A'na Sa'tara

Dendrobium x superbiens is the primary hybrid of Dendrobium bigibbum and Dendrobium discolor — a combination well reflected in the magenta pink color and twisting petals and sepals.  This particular orchid is a division of an old plant of Dendrobium x superbiens, from the 1970s or 1980s, and believed to be wild-collected.  Both parent species are native to northeastern Australia (Queensland) and Dendrobium discolor extends its range into New Guinea.  Both parents are large orchids, as reflected in this primary hybrid: the canes are over 3 feet (1m) tall.

We grow our Dendrobium x superbiens outside with our Cymbidium for summer, and bring the orchid inside when temperatures drop below 50F (10C), for a winter vacation in a southeastern window.  High light for the summer (4000+fc), and then a notable transition in environment rapidly encouraged six bloom spikes in the autumn when these photos were made.

 

Dendrobium x superbiens orchid images
Dendrobium x superbiens

 

Dendrobium x superbiens orchid images
Dendrobium x superbiens

 

Dendrobium x superbiens orchid images
Dendrobium x superbiens

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