Orchidaceae Dendrobiinae (Dendrobiums) from PhytoTechnology
?Scientific Name: Orchidaceae Dendrobiinae
Common Name: Dendrobiums
Size: 12-18in 2yr plants
Type: bareroot, potte
The species are either epiphytic (growing on a tree), occasionally lithophytic (growing on bare rocks). They have adapted to a wide variety of habitats, from the high altitudes in the Himalayan mountains to lowland tropical forests and even to the dry climate of the Australian desert. The orchids in this genus often develop pseudobulbs, which unite into a long reedlike stem with a typical length of more than 30 cm. Some appear densely covered with short white hairs. The short, ovate leaves grow alternately over the whole length of the stems. The axillary flower buds develop into short flower stalks with one or two terminal flowers. The orchids grow quickly throughout summer, but take a long rest during winter. In the spring, new shoots are formed from the base of the main plant and the dormant buds come back into action. The blooming flowers are found on pseudobulbs formed in the previous year. Reproduction can also occur asexually by keiki.
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