The cross of Dendrobium moniliform and Dendrobium Sagimusume. A temperature tolerant and hardy orchid that grows very well outside in the shade house. I have two cultivars and 'Cherry Blossom' is more cold tolerant than 'S&W'. Interested in more unique and … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Nagasaki
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Dockrillia (Dendrobium) lichenastrum
This unique Australian orchid can be named (at least) three different ways, depending upon whether Dendrobium prenticei and Dendrobium (Dockrillia) lichenastrum are considered conspecific, and whether you separate Dockrillia from Dendrobium. I am certainly not qualified for taxonomic discussion of … [Read more...] about Dockrillia (Dendrobium) lichenastrum
Dendrobium gnomus
An uncommon, semi-deciduous miniature species from the Vanuatu Islands. Grows to about 8-10" tall. In the winter, I grow them under lights with my warmer-growing Paphiopedilum. Interested in more unique and beautiful orchid images? My vision to create orchid portraits emerged … [Read more...] about Dendrobium gnomus
Dendrobium vexillarius (orange)
Another vibrantly colored clone of Dendrobium vexillarius, highland New Guinea species. For more background on our culture and experience with growing Dendrobium vexillarius, please see the orchid portrait of the red form of this species. This clone is likely of the subspecies … [Read more...] about Dendrobium vexillarius (orange)
Dendrobium vexillarius (red)
Dendrobium vexillarius is native to the highlands of New Guinea, occurring in a wide range of flower colors. Generally, the more red and orange forms are found in subspecies at lower elevations. These tend to be easier to grow than the yellow, white, and blue forms from the higher elevations … [Read more...] about Dendrobium vexillarius (red)
Dendrobium Pfeiff’s Kaleidoscope
Dendrobium Pfeiff's Kaleidoscope is a unique primary hybrid of Dendrobium lawesii and Dendrobium papilio. Like Dendrobium lawesii, Dendrobium Pfeiff's Kaleidoscope is rather sensitive to light, and its leaves easily redden with too much intensity. For the first three photos, the canes are staked … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Pfeiff’s Kaleidoscope
Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii
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 … [Read more...] about Dockrillia (Dendrobium) wassellii
Dendrobium Golden Gate Sunrise
An orchid with a gorgeous name for a remarkable flower. These photos are of a first bloom seedling of Dendrobium Golden Gate Sunrise, the backcross of Dendrobium chrysopterum 'New Year' x Dendrobium Hsinying Chrysopense 'Golden Gate' HCC/AOS (75% Dendrobium chrysopterum, 25% Dendrobium … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Golden Gate Sunrise
