Dendrobium macrostachyum

Dendrobium macrostachyum Lindl. 1830 SECTION Dendrobium

Introduction

Synonyms: The Large Inflorescence Dendrobium

Distribution & Occurrence:

Indian subcontinent to Malay peninsula .

The Plant

Small to medium sized hot growing epiphyte with thin pendulous stems carrying thin deciduous leaves which blooms on the nodes of the leafless stems during late spring

Flowers once year during early or spring to mid summer fall and flower lasts a few months

Tender leaf tip juice is used for treating ear infection

Cultural Requirements and Nutrition

Grow in bright light and in a semi-hydroponic method on a recycled cola bottle. Water and fertilize during the active growth and stop water and fertilizing when it starts to drop the leaves around December.

Pest and Diseases

No specific pests or disease

Hybrids

Only 2 hybrids registered, Not used in hybrids.

Bloomed in Apr 2014