Spectabile

spectabile is similar to common evergreen-type Dendrobiums except that higher light is recommended. Increasing the sunlight to Vanda levels (5,000 foot candles) or slightly-filtered direct exposure will yield additional flowers. Twice a week watering and potting in fir bark works well for all Dendrobiums.

What temperature should Dendrobium Spectabile be?

– Required Temperatures for Dendrobium Spectabile Throughout the day, the ideal temperatures are 84 – 89 Fahrenheit or 29 – 32 Celsius. At nighttime, the temperatures needed are 66 – 70 Fahrenheit or 19 – 21 Celsius.

What is the size of Dendrobium Spectabile?

FLOWER SIZE: To 3 inches [to 7.5 cm] -- information provided by Jay Pfahl, author of the Internet Orchid Species Encyclopedia (IOSPE).

What orchid looks like an alien?

This fragrant mature blooming size Dendrobium spectabile live orchid plant (AKA Alien Orchid) makes a unique addition to your houseplant and exotics collection – or an excellent gift for that tropical flower lover in your family!

How many times a year do Dendrobium bloom?

They are very easy to grow, many bloom twice a year, and their flowers often last for months. Some varieties are mature plants at 3 inches tall while others are over 3 feet tall. Large mature plants can continue to produce bloom spikes and stay in bloom nearly all year round.

How do you keep Dendrobium blooming?

Temperature and Humidity Nobile Dendrobium need cool night temperatures in the fall and winter months in order to stimulate flower bud development. Maintain day temperatures of 70°F to 75°F (21°C to 24°C), and night temperatures of 50°F to 60°F (10°C to 15°C) until buds appear.

Should I mist my Dendrobium orchid?

You should also aim to mist it once or twice a day, to replicate the humidity of its natural habitat. Every second watering, add a specialised orchid fertiliser to the water, to give it a boost of the nutrients essential for flowering.

Can Dendrobium take full sun?

Dendrobiums need lots of light, but not direct sun. A lightly shaded south window is best. East or west facing windows are satisfactory if bright (avoid direct sun except at the beginning or end of the day). Dendrobiums can withstand hot weather if adequate ventilation and humidity are provided.

Where do you plant Sedum spectabile?

HOW TO PLANT A NEW SEDUM SPECTABILE

1. Choose a full sun position.
2. Choose the soil conditions carefully. ...
3. It can be planted all year long if the soil is not frozen. ...
4. Dig a hole twice the width of the rootball. ...
5. Place the plant into the hole, filling in with soil so that it is at the same depth as was in the pot.

How long do Dendrobium blooms last?

Their flowers generally appear between February and June. The blooms can be tiny or large, in almost every colour imaginable, and can last for up to six weeks. Dendrobiums reproduce by forming baby plantlets, called keikis.

Is Dendrobium hard to grow?

Dendrobium orchids make good houseplants and are fairly easy to grow, though they can be picky about their environment. Thus, paying close attention to their growing conditions is key for a healthy, well-blooming plant.

Can you plant Dendrobium in soil?

Soil Requirements for Dendrobium Orchids They are epiphytic so they don't require potting soil. Use an orchid-suitable medium that is mixed with fir bark or perlite and peat moss. The most essential requirement for the growing medium used is that it must be well-draining and that it holds enough moisture.

What is an infinity orchid?

Artistica Orchid – Infinity Circle in Ceramic Pot Each orchid is trained to grow in a unique Infinity Circle shape, and is designed to command attention. Artistica always consists of on-trend whites as well as a rotating selection of pinks, purples and yellows.

What is a super ghost orchid?

Corkscrew's Super Ghost Orchid Ghost orchids are “epiphytes” - plants that cling to the surface of certain species of tree trunks and limbs. They receive all their food and water through the atmosphere or from the surface of their host tree but do no harm to their host.

What is the rarest orchid colour?

Blue. The rarest of the orchids and that most difficult to attain, therefore said to embody rarity, is the simply beautiful, blue orchid. As these flowers are difficult to find, you may often see blue orchids which contain dye to maintain their striking colour.

What do you do with Dendrobium orchids after they bloom?

Cut the flower stem just above the top leaf of the pseudobulb when the Dendrobium has finished flowering. You should care for the plant the same after flowering as during flowering. There is no need to repot.

Should you cut Dendrobium flower spike?

The spike itself has no leaves or bracts. After your Dendrobium has finished flowering remove as much of the spike as possible without cutting into the leafy stem.

How do you make an orchid grow a new spike?

To get a new orchid flower spike, place the plant in an area with a lower room temp — about 55–65°F at night should do it. Placing your orchid in a window away from the heater might work, too. We've had best success getting new flower spikes in winter, when our homes and their windows aren't as warm.

Where is the best place to put a Dendrobium orchid?

Most Dendrobiums are epiphytes (meaning they grow on the branches and trunks of other plants) that like a lot of indirect light and temperatures from about 58-75° F. Due to this sunny disposition, Dendrobiums should be placed on an east facing windowsill, or a slightly shaded southern one, in a bark mixture.

What pots are best for Dendrobium orchids?

The best type of pot to use for a dendrobium orchid is a clay pot because water evaporates from clay pots faster. Chhewang covers the bottom of the pot with a layer of appropriate orchid potting mix.