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    Dendrobium loddigesii

    Also Known As

    • Dendrobium Orchid
    • Loddiges' dendrobium
    • Terrestrial Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Dendrobium loddigesii plant details

    Dendrobium loddigesii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring and winter lavender and orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dendrobium loddigesii

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender and orange blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: epiphyte, fragrant, lithophyte, miniature

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dendrobium loddigesii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Dendrobium loddigesii plant

    How to Grow Dendrobium loddigesii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Dendrobium kingianum [cl. 2]

    aka Rock Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Orchid

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Dendrobium kingianum [cl. 2] flower by Karl Gercens III
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