Dendrobium findlayanum

Dendrobium findlayanum Par. & Rchb.f 1874 SECTION Dendrobium 

Common Name: Findlay’s dendrobium

Distribution & Occurrence:

Chinese Himalayas to Laos @1000-1700 meters.

The Plant

Medium to large size warm to cool growing epiphyte with distinct looking stems with a string of beads look. Stems have swollen nodes and are compressed bilaterally. Stems start growing normally and get the swollen appearance as the canes mature.

Blooms in the fall on very short. Racemes arise from the apex of the leafless stems with fragrant, waxy flowers. Color of this species is variable.

Flowers once year during early or late fall and flower lasts a few months

Cultural Requirements and Nutrition

Grow in bright light with atleast few hours of direct sunlight and medium should dry out soon. Water and fertilize during active growth period in summer and reduce watering in winter with occasional misting and complete withholding of fertilizers during winter.

Prefers to be mounted as the canes are pendent

Pest and Diseases

No specific pests or disease.

Bloomed in Feb 2015