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Dendrobium Cherry Song

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Compact miniature sympodial orchid with canes to about 20cm in height
Flowers Inflorescence/ flower spikes 15-20cm in length; dorsal sepal white with a flush of magenta about 2/3 the length of the sepal; lateral sepals white, with a tinge of magenta towards the base (next to the lateral lobes of the lip); lateral petals and lip magenta tipped with white. 
Taxonomy Hybrid between Dendrobium bigibbum and Dendrobium Princess Noriko

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Rootzone Tolerance Easy to Grow
Planting Remarks Prefers a well drained media; usually grown potted using charcoal
Fertilizing Feed regularly with liquid fertilizers/ blends for orchids
Propagation Method Division, Tissue Culture

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) White, Purple
Flower Texture(s) Leathery
Flowering Period Free-Flowering

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Master ID 32470
Species ID 6882
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Species record last updated on: 20 April 2020.
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