Dendrobium senile – Blooming Size (Wood Mounted)
Bring a touch of the wild into your orchid collection with Dendrobium senile, a charming miniature species admired for its silvery, fuzzy canes and soft, hair-covered leaves. This unique orchid produces fragrant white flowers with a bright golden-yellow lip, creating a striking contrast against its velvety foliage.
This listing is for a blooming-size plant professionally mounted on a natural wood pad, making it ideal for orchid enthusiasts who enjoy growing epiphytic species in their natural form.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Dendrobium senile
- Plant Size: Blooming Size
- Mounting: Natural Wood Pad
- Plant Type: Species Orchid
- Growth Habit: Epiphytic
- Origin: Southeast Asia
Flower Characteristics
- White petals with a vibrant yellow-orange lip
- Lightly fragrant blooms
- Flowers typically appear in late winter to spring under suitable conditions
- Mature plants can produce multiple flowers from older canes
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright filtered light to gentle morning sun
- Temperature: Intermediate to warm (15–32°C / 59–90°F)
- Humidity: 60–80%
- Watering: Water regularly during active growth. Reduce watering in winter while allowing the plant to dry slightly between waterings.
- Air Movement: Good ventilation is recommended.
- Fertilizer: Apply a balanced orchid fertilizer every 1–2 weeks during the growing season.
