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  1. February 14th, 2006, 05:31 AM #1
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    Default Dendrobium

    It seems that I will only ever get one plant flowering at any one time... so this month's special is none other than....

    Dendrobium chrysanthum Wallich ex Lindley 1828



    A species with a wide distribution from the Himalayan foothills of India to South-east Asia, growing epiphytically or as lithophytes on limestone cliffs and sometimes even as terrestrials.

    The plant can be up to 150cm tall, but has a pendant habit, which may be better accomodated in a basket... of course I just tie them to a point and then let them arch from there...

    The bloom season is generally from summer to autumn, but plants may bloom sporadically throughout the year... Slightly fragrant reminiscent of peaches...
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    Very nice - seems sort of waxy looking for a dend?
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    Very pretty! How true is the color, Tim? I find it impossible to capture that color correctly in photos (my mini-catt is close to that.)

    Julie
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    Diane, the flowers are pretty waxy.. I hope that means a long life...

    Julie, the colour is pretty acurate, it really is this amazing golden yellow! I'm pretty chuffed about it actually... I think it is just the prettiest Dend!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bench72
    Diane, the flowers are pretty waxy.. I hope that means a long life...
    I hope so too !
    very nice flowers
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    Default I agree...

    wonderful blooms.

    Are they fragrant?
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    Hi Tim,
    Great blooms! I like these dendrobium species a lot, and this species is among my favorites!
    Cheers. Hoa.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ntgerald
    wonderful blooms.

    Are they fragrant?
    Yes, very much so in the morning! I'm liking it more and more...
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    Very attractive. I love that waxy texture, it makes the color feel so intense.
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    Wow, those are nice. Has anyone ever tried growing those on a rock??? You said they occur that way naturally. I really like the look of mounted Orchids.
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