Dendrobium primulinum Lindley 1858 SECTION
Dendrobium
Introduction
Synonyms: The Primrose Yellow Dendrobium
Distribution &
Occurrence:
Indian sub continent to Malay Peninsula found at elevations
of 500 to 1000 meters.
The Plant
Large sized warm to cool growing epiphyte with pendulous
stems with a white sheaths
Blooms after a deciduous winter spell on a short
Inflorescence with 1-2 fragrant flowers that arise on the leaf less cane.
Flowers once year during early spring and flower lasts a
month
Cultural Requirements
and Nutrition
Grow in bright light (atleast 3-4 hours of direct sunlight).
Prefers to be mounted. It requires cooler nights for it to initiate blooming. Fertilize
and water copiously during growth stage and stop watering/fertilizing once it
starts dropping leaves around month of December
Pest and Diseases
No specific pests or disease
Hybrids
Extensively used as pollen as well as seed parent.
Bloomed in Apr 2014
Bloomed in March 2015
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