Orchid- Dendrobium

(Anucha Flare x Thongchai Gold)

                                      ID#783

 

Dendrobium culture.

Because there are some many different varieties with different requirements.

Parents:

Anucha Flare = white w/red splash

Thongchai Gold =  Yellow with red center

These den. are vigorous growers, do not require winter rest and they are constantly throwing out new growths.


Hybrid:# not included

As observed in Coastal NC.

BLOOMS:White with a fushia center and lip. All petals show a faint tint of yellowish green around the edges. Edges sligthly ruffled.

FRUIT  AND  SEED: N/A, propagate by  division.


KEY FEATURES: thick leaves on sturdy stems.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch

Plant received in 2” plastic pot with small bark mix.
Mounted on wood trellis D, (3X,5Y) at cross point. (Jan. 14, 2013)
-Plant moved to a small pot when trellis was dismantelled spring 2013
-January 2014: (1) 4” aircone pot. Plant is doing very well and is now with spike. Water once per week, medium light.
-First flower open 4/6/2014
-July 2014: re-pot in 4” wood basket.
Jan. 2016:(1) 4” woodbasket, doing well.
Feb. 2017: (1) WB 4”, doing great. Blooms often
2022: plant became infested with Boisduval Scale and will not clear/ recover with treatments./ Discarded.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

Additional Information: www.carmelaorchids.net

Carmela orchids Inc.  Phone (808) 963-6189    P.O. Box 277, Hakalau, Hawaii 96710

April 9, 2014

Dec. 15, 2012

HEIGHT X SPREAD: tall and narrow
PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen
GROWTH RATE: fast
TEXTURE: bold
LIGHT: lots of light but filtered.

WATER: let dry between water
high humidity 60-70 %

SOIL: likes small pot relative to plant size. Top heavy. Large pot will slow growth.Well drain media or no media. Suitable for mounting.

January 2023