Today, we’re going to talk about Dendrobium moniliforme.
It is found in forests ranging from 800 to 3000 meters (2625 to 9842 feet) above sea level.
Native to several Asian countries, such as:
- China
- Japan
- Korea
Besides these locations, they are also found in various other Asian countries.
This is an epiphytic orchid and in some cases can be rupicolous.
A common name for this orchid is Dendrobium moniliforme sekkoku.
If you want to learn more about this Dendrobium species, keep reading.
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Characteristics of Dendrobium Moniliforme
This orchid isn’t very large, but it has quite large flowers.
It blooms from late winter to early spring, producing 1 to 2 white flowers.
However, in some hybrids, these flowers can have other colors such as:
- Very pale pink
- Cream
- Yellow
- Green
The flowers of this orchid appear on older pseudobulbs, those without leaves, so do not remove them.
How to Care
The first thing you should know before wanting to cultivate Dendrobium moniliforme.
They are orchids that like cold weather.
So, if you live in a warmer place, choose another plant, for example, oncidium orchids.
But if you are in a colder location, this can be an ideal orchid, just like anguloa.
To cultivate this plant, follow the tips below:
- Light: medium to high, it can be placed outside the house, but with indirect lighting.
- Temperature: it is very resistant to high and low temperatures, but prefer to keep it in cooler temperatures, especially a few weeks before flowering.
- Humidity: it likes high humidity, just be careful not to overdo it.
- Watering: during flowering and the growing season, you should water a lot, and during winter, reduce watering.
- Fertilization: fertilize throughout the year, except during winter.
- Pot: I recommend closed pots, as they help maintain good humidity, but other types like cachepots are also a good option.
To learn more about orchid cultivation, see the article how to care for orchids.
Conclusion
This was the guide on how to cultivate the Dendrobium moniliforme orchid.
If you want to learn more about dendrobiums, you can access this article.
Or you can also learn about another species, the dendrobium bigibbum.
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