Dendrobium Hilda Poxon gx

An epiphytic or lithophytic orchid with upright, 50-60cm long, cane-like stems. Each stem is carrying 3-6 dark green leaves, arranged along the upper nodes or at the tip of the cane. New canes are covered in alternate, thin sheaths. The stems are round, occasionally ribbed. 45cm long upright or semi-pendulous flowering stems emerge from the axils of leaves and tips of mature canes, carrying a large cluster of pale yellow or yellow flowers. Each flower is approximately 5cm large, pale or brigh yellow, ofter with dark-reddish markings.

Cultivation

Plants are best grown in a pot in an epiphytic, medium grade, bark-based potting mix with added perlite, moss, or coir. As with many orchids, they grow best when the roots are slightly restricted. Therefore, avoid over-potting or frequent root disturbance. Provide dappled shade and higher humidity in spring and summer, then move the plant to a bright, but cool room in autumn and winter. Reduce watering and feeding until warmer temperatures initiate flowering and new growth in spring. See indoor orchid cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove spent flowers as necessary, but do not cut the whole cane unless completely shrivelled. Oldest canes may be removed as long as there are enough, younger, thick, leaf-bearing canes on the plant.

Propagation

Propagation by seed is only possible in controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may be divided when the plant overgrows the pot. Sideshoots (keiki) may develop on older canes - remove and pot them into sphagnum moss when the new roots are at least 2cm long.

May be susceptible to scale insects, aphids, mealybugs and red spider mite.

Generally disease-free.

Dendrobium Hilda Poxon gx

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