My favourite dendrobium species

[paphioboy]

Dendrobium anosmum. Best blooming since recovery after a massive blooming in 2006... I nearly lost the plant from rhizome dieback, but ended with a lot of keikis. Here it is with 16 flowers on 3 canes (13 on one, 2 and 1 on the other 2 canes)... And it smells delicious..

 

[NYEric]

Very nice.

 

[JeanLux]

A lovely dendro :clap: !!! And you got me ! When first scrolling down I had the impression that the length of the growths went over the 3 first pics :drool:!!! Jean

 

[paphjoint]

very nice !

 

[paphioboy]

When first scrolling down I had the impression that the length of the growths went over the 3 first pics !!!

I sure wish that were the case...

 

[smartie2000]

is it deciduous?
I am finally having some success with dends, yay

 

[emydura]

WOW. That is stunning. I had one but killed it pretty quick.

David

 

[Bolero]

Beautiful, it's certainly one of my favourites as well.

 

[Marc]

That looks like a very happy and healthy plant.

 

[Shiva]

I can't get mine to flower. How do you grow yours to flower so well?

 

[paphioboy]

is it deciduous?
I am finally having some success with dends, yay

Yay for you too, Fren.. Yes, anosmum is supposed to be deciduous, but it is a very variable species. I actually have several pieces of this particular variety, but this is the only plant which flowers with most of the leaves still on the cane.

I can't get mine to flower. How do you grow yours to flower so well?

Shiva, I think the secret is high light and slightly drier (not totally dry) during the rest period. High phosphorus/potash feed helps too. Honestly, I've been neglecting it through most of the year as I'm not around, so daily watering is all it has been getting. I do apply copious amounts of organic feed before I leave, when the new growths start...

 

[werner.freitag]

Very beautiful flowers. Since I am living in north Thailand I enjoy Dendrobiums much more.
But even here are some species very delicate in cultivation. Much to be learned.

 

[paphioboy]

Lucky you, werner.freitag.. I so love the Thai soft cane dendrobiums (pierardii, crepidatum, primulinum, cretaceum/polyanthum, fredericksianum etc) and section callista species (thyrsiflorum, griffithianum, lindleyi etc), but am unable to bloom them here..

 

[etex]

Beautiful blooms on very happy plant! Thanks so much for the culture tips!

 

[Erythrone]

Very nice!

 

[biothanasis]

Wonderful sight!!!!!

 

[SlipperFan]

Wonderful fuzzy lip!

 

[koshki]

That is gorgeous! I'd love to have one, but it's too big for me to handle.