Dendrobium transparens Wall. 1828 SECTION
Dendrobium
Common Name: The Translucent Dendrobium
Extracts of this plant are used in Geriatric
Diseases & Disorders in Indian Traditional Healing
Distribution
& Occurrence:
Medium to large sized, warm to cool growing
epiphyte found in western Himalayas to Myanmar in dense forests at elevation of
500 to 2100 meters
The Plant
Medium to large size pendulous growing
canes that are deciduous in winter
Flowers once a year in spring with short
lived flowers
Cultural
Requirements and Nutrition
Requires a winter dormancy to initiate spikes.
Water and fertilize during summer and withhold water and fertilization in
winter and only occasional misting of water
Prefers to be mounted to support pendulous
growth habit
Pest
and Diseases
No specific pests or disease.
Bloomed in March 2015
One more plant blooming in 3rd Week of March
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