Dendrobium loddigesii
Loddiges' Dendrobium
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Loddiges' Dendrobium (Dendrobium loddigesii) - Description
Dendrobium loddigesii (Loddiges' dendrobium) is a species of orchid of the genus Dendrobium. It is native to Laos, southern China, Hong Kong and possibly Vietnam. The plant is usually found at altitudes of 1,000–1,500 metres (3,300–4,900 ft) above sea level. Its pseudobulbs are similar in structure to others of the Dendrobium genus complex, but they branch freely and roots form from each branch in normal growth. The flowers are fragrant and around 5 centimetres (2. 0 in) across. The petals are lilac in colour, the sepals are purple, and the lips are reddish orange.
Loddiges' Dendrobium (Dendrobium loddigesii) - Blooming
Flowers are great for cut-flowers. Blooms the best in small containers. Flowering stems need support.
Loddiges' Dendrobium (Dendrobium loddigesii) - Growth
Deciduous, semi-evergreen, ephiphytic and terrestrial orchids. Plants grow from pseudobulbs mostly as epiphytic plants. Thrives in the tropics, subtropics and can survive in the milder Mediterranean climates. If you wish to grow Dendrobiums in climates that get cold in the winter, you will need to grow them in greenhouses.
Loddiges' Dendrobium (Dendrobium loddigesii) - Planting
Conduct division when the plant has overfilled the container. For deciduous plants, root stem cuttings on damp moss in humud conditions. Pot up after a few months.
Loddiges' Dendrobium (Dendrobium loddigesii) - Pest
Spider mites, whiteflies, aphids, and mealybugs cause problems. Also prone to gray mold, soft rot, petal blights, bacterial and fungal bulb rots, leaf spots, and viruses.
Loddiges' Dendrobium (Dendrobium loddigesii) - Interesting facts
Dendrobium is native to sites from India and South Eastern Asia to New Guinea, Australia, and the Pacific islands. There are around 900 known species.
Loddiges' Dendrobium (Dendrobium loddigesii) - Soil and irrigation
There are two types of Dendrobiums which require two different watering regimes. The evergreen Dendrobiums will keep their leaves year round and need to be watered regularly year round (less water is needed in the winter, but still water is needed).
