Dendrobium discolor
Lindley 1841
SECTION Spatulata
I have been growing this beautiful Dendrobium discolor along my balcony since April 2010. This hot growing lowland orchid species can be found from Australia to Papua New Guinea. The plant can grow at least 2.0 m high in its natural habitat. This all year round bloomer can produces an average of 40 brownish yellow flowers on a 50-60 cm long spike. The flower measures 4 cm wide.
The featured plant, Dendrobium discolor 'Rigo Twist' is considered a dwarf form of the species:
i) As its height is only 15-16 cm tall;
ii) Each flower measures 3 cm wide x 2.5 cm high. The flower spike is about 15-16cm long.
The featured plant, Dendrobium discolor 'Rigo Twist' is considered a dwarf form of the species:
i) As its height is only 15-16 cm tall;
ii) Each flower measures 3 cm wide x 2.5 cm high. The flower spike is about 15-16cm long.
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| I am quite surprised that the orchid managed to bloom at my balcony which is partially lit up for 2-3 hrs during the day. |
