Dendrobium delacourii
Quantity: 1 Plant Blooming size 1″ pot size
Dendrobium delacourii is a captivating miniature orchid species native to Southeast Asia, specifically Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. It thrives in deciduous forests, often basking in full sunlight at elevations ranging from 800 to 1300 meters.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Origin | Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar |
| Habit | Epiphyte (grows on trees) |
| Size | Miniature – mature flowering plant reaches up to 10cm tall |
| Pseudobulbs | Club-shaped, 3cm tall, clustered, with 5-6 nodes |
| Leaves | Pale green, narrowly oblong, 7-9cm long, 1.5cm wide |
| Flowers | Up to 15 per stalk, 2cm wide, borne on erect raceme arising from new pseudobulbs |
| Flower Color | Greenish-yellow sepals and petals, yellow lip with brown markings |
| Bloom Time | April – June |
| Light | Bright light, tolerates full sun |
| Water | Moist; water 3-5 times a week, allowing to dry slightly between waterings |
| Growing Medium | Mounts or small pots |
| Additional Notes | Flowers last several weeks |
