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Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii

January 11, 2018 By A'na Sa'tara

I created this orchid portrait to be a deep reflection of the unique qualities of this species, the unmistakable form of the canes, even without the presence of its long, white plume-like flowers.  For perspective, this orchid is overflowing a 6″ basket.

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii is an intermediate to cool-growing Australian species that loves bright light.  We have grown it outdoors in the summer, but found that the lower humidity and our consistently cool nights (50F/10C) were not its favorite conditions.  It has grown much better in our humid cool room, with summer nights in the upper 50s to low 60s (14-16C) and a winter minimum of 50F (10C).  It hangs about 24″ (60cm) below the T5 HO LED light fixture in this room, ample light for robust spring flowering.

 

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii orchid images
Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii

 

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii orchid images
Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii

 

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii orchid images
Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii

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