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Dendrobium luzonense - The Luzon Dendrobium
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Dendrobium luzonense - The Luzon Dendrobium
Dendrobium luzonense, also known as the Luzon Dendrobium, is a captivating orchid native to the Philippines, Taiwan, and Sulawesi. It is prized for its delicate white and yellow flowers, which often emit a pleasant fragrance.
Distinctive Features
- Growth Habit: This epiphytic orchid grows on trees, clinging to branches with its thick roots. It has slender, cane-like stems that can reach up to 50 cm (20 inches) in length. The stems are adorned with numerous, closely-set leaves that are arranged in two ranks.
- Flowers: Dendrobium luzonense produces clusters of small, delicate white and yellow flowers. The flowers typically measure around 2 cm (0.8 inches) in diameter and have a long, slender spur. The lip of the flower is often fringed and adorned with yellow or orange markings. The flowers typically appear in spring and fall.
- Easy Care: This orchid is known for its ease of care, making it an excellent choice for both experienced and novice growers.
Care Tips
- Light: Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.
- Water: Water regularly, keeping the potting media moist but not soggy. Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during the winter months.
- Humidity: Maintain moderate to high humidity levels, around 50-70%. You can achieve this by misting the plant regularly or using a humidity tray.
- Temperature: This orchid prefers intermediate to warm temperatures, ideally between 18-28°C (64-82°F) during the day and 13-18°C (55-64°F) at night.
- Potting Media: Use a well-draining orchid potting mix, such as bark or a mixture of bark and sphagnum moss.
- Fertiliser: Fertilise weakly, every other week during the growing season (spring-summer) with a balanced orchid fertiliser.
- Air Circulation: Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Additional Notes
- Dendrobium luzonense is a relatively easy orchid to care for, making it suitable for beginners.
- Its delicate flowers and slender stems make it a charming addition to any orchid collection.
- This orchid can be grown in pots, baskets, or mounted on cork bark.
- With proper care, Dendrobium luzonense can bloom reliably for many years.
Shipping Schedule & Biosecurity Information
- Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
- Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
WA, NT & TAS Orders
- Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
- Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.
Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
- This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.
Dendrobium luzonense - The Luzon Dendrobium
Size: 100mm
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