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Dendrobium bulbophylloides (Dendrobium bulbophylloides)

Description

Plant is found growing on tall trees in the montane forest of Northern Papua and New Guinea at elevations of 1000 to 2100 meters. Plant requires intermediate to warm temperatures and medium amounts of light. Keep plant moist but not wet. Water when potting media is almost dry but still slightly moist. Unlike other dendrobiums, Den. crumenatum does not appear to have a definite resting period. Grow in a well drain mix of sphagnum moss or medium fir bark. Plant can also be mounted.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Asparagales

            • Family: Orchidaceae

              • Genus: Dendrobium