Sunday, 15 March 2015

Dendrobium barbatulum

Dendrobium barbatulum Lindley 1851 SECTION Fytchianthe

Common Name: The Small-Bearded Dendrobium

Extract obtained form pseudobulbs is administered orally to treat stomach-ache and improve digestion.

Distribution & Occurrence:

Found in south and south western India as a small to medium sized warm to cool growing epiphyte @ elevations of 1500 meters

The Plant

Small sized epiphyte with purplish brown pesudobulbs with a swollen base

Blooms in spring with a inflorescence arising from near the apex of the pseudobulbs carrying 10-15 flowers

Flowers once year during spring

Cultural Requirements and Nutrition

Water and fertilizer during active growth period and withhold watering and fertilization during winter.

Could be potted or mounted. I grow mine mounted on a piece of wood.

Pest and Diseases

No specific pests or disease.


Bloomed in March 2015











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