Dendrobium shiraishii

Dendrobium shiraishii is a species of genus Dendrobium

Description

Plants bloom in the summer with up to ten 5 cm flowers.

Distribution

Plants are found growing in the forest of Western New Guinea at elevations around 1500 meters.

Culture

Plant grows in intermediate to warm temperatures with medium amounts of light. Keep plant moist but not wet and fertilize during growth season. During winter reduce watering until new shoots appear and then resume regular watering schedule. Grow in a well drain mix of sphagnum moss or medium fir bark.

Naming

Common Names:Shiraishi's Dendrobium