Dendrobium draconis Rchb.f 1862 SECTION
Formosae
Common Name: The Dragon-Like Dendrobium
Distribution
& Occurrence:
Eastern Himalayas to Thailand
Tea made from boiling stems of Dendrobium
draconis is used as a blood tonic
The
Plant
Small to medium sized epiphyte found at
elevations of 700 to 2000 meters. Sheaths are covered with black hairs with
leathery leaves
Blooms appear in very short raceme from the
apex of the leaves with 2-5 fragrant long lasting flowers in spring or summer
Cultural
Requirements and Nutrition
Grows in partial shade. Water and fertilize
during active growth and withhold water and fertilizer in winter for a period
of 2-3 weeks and start watering and fertilizing when new growth appear.
Pest
and Diseases
No specific pests or disease
Hybrids
Extensively used as pollen as well as seed
parent.
Bloomed in Jul 2014
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