Dendrobium unicum (Unique Dendrobium, Thai Orchid)


Botanical Information

FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusDendrobium
Speciesunicum
CategoryTropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMarch

Description and Growing Information

CultivationD. unicum is best grown mounted under intermediate conditions. Plants of this species should be allowed to dry out gradually through winter into early spring. Bright light and temperatures down to 10°C will ensure spring flowers.
Notable SpecimensPha Tad Ke Botanical Garden, Luang Prabang, Laos.
HabitatThailand, Burma, and Laos.
Flower DescriptionFlowers around 4-5cm across, coloured in bright smooth orange. The lip is a light orange/yellow with red veins. The fragrance is exactly like freshly sharpened crayons.

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