The Exotic Rainforest
A Species Orchid
Synonym: Dendrobium aggregatum
Often known as Dendrobium aggregatum,
which is now considered to be a synonym of Dendrobium lindleyi, this
species is a native of Indochina, the Himalayas, Burma, and the Malaysian
peninsula. Capable of producing relatively large sprays of up to one dozen
flowers, the small pseudobulbs measure approximately 5cm (2 inches) long.
Typically, Dendrobium lindleyi blooms in the spring producing
orange-yellow flowers measuring approximately 3.5cm (1.5 inches) in width. The
flowers produce a very light scent and are suspended from an inflorescence that
hangs like a pendent to the side of the orchid.
Some growers choose to grow the epiphytic species on slabs of cork but they can also be potted or grown in wooden baskets. If placed in a pot the potting media is best if it consists of a fibrous material such as sphagnum moss. Dendrobium lindleyi prefers large amounts of water in summer along with warm temperatures (70 to 90 degrees F) and moderately bright light. Water frequently with a dilute fertilizer added to the water. The species prefers cool nights with temperatures down to the low 50 degree F range during the winter along with just enough water to keep the pseudobulbs plump. Some growers do not recommend fertilizer during the winter.
Some growers choose to grow the epiphytic species on slabs of cork but they can also be potted or grown in wooden baskets. If placed in a pot the potting media is best if it consists of a fibrous material such as sphagnum moss. Dendrobium lindleyi prefers large amounts of water in summer along with warm temperatures (70 to 90 degrees F) and moderately bright light. Water frequently with a dilute fertilizer added to the water. The species prefers cool nights with temperatures down to the low 50 degree F range during the winter along with just enough water to keep the pseudobulbs plump. Some growers do not recommend fertilizer during the winter.
Our specimen is young and was a gift from Hawaiian collector Windy Aubrey.