Dendrobium topaziacum (email for waiting list)

$50.00

This rare species of Dendrobium is unusual but very beautiful. It’s native to the Philippines in evergreen lowland forests. It blooms clusters of orange flowers with red line that arise on short to 2 ½”, densely flowered, inflorescences.

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Description

Dendrobium topaziacum is a very colorful species. It’s a large robust grower and is very tolerant of growing conditions. It blooms impressive, dense, bottle brush type clusters that form up and down the deciduous cane. The bright orange 1” flowers are striped red and are borne along leafless canes, and can produce great blooms up to 3 times a year. Grows will in a small pot or basket with a media that stays damp but not wet.

FAMILY: Orchidaceae
ORIGIN: Philippines and Vietnam
TYPE:
Orchid
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: 
Filtered light
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent watering during warmer months, kept drier during winter months.
TEMPERATURE:
60 – 90 degrees F, avoid temperatures below 40 degrees F
FLOWER:
Spring

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