Orchid - Den. Zengyo Diamond

                                

                                      ID#1008

 

Den. = Dendrobium

In general Hard cane den. are tall strong canes with few large blooms, this one produces very tall spikes with few large blooms.



Hybrid:Nursery ID  T-4816

HEIGHT X SPREAD: tall PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: very bright light WATER: plenty of water and fertilizer in active growth high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in Orchiata mix in a well drain pot. I like to use tall clay pots or wood baskets.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: intense velvety dark pink with fine white margin at the edge of septal. Glowing green/yellow throat. Very tall spikes with blooms about 3 inches diameter. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: hybrid.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant arrived from Hawaii in a 4” plastic pot in Orchiata mix. Mature size with very tall spike in bloom. Jan. 2016: (1) 4” plastic, still in bloom. Feb. 2017: (1) clay 4”R July 2017: Moved to: Cork Tower (4th /4 sections), bottom section. July 2022: Located @ CT, plant is DEAD. Not exactly know the reason. Cut dry stocks and left the plant base mounted since it is heavely incorporated to the cork.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

September 2015

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Bloom’s back side.

July   2022