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Dendrobium helix is a species of genus Dendrobium
Description[]
Plant blooms at any season with fifteen to twenty 10 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the lowland forest of New Guinea at elevations of 0 to 150 meters
Culture[]
Plant grows in warm to hot temperatures with medium amounts of light. Keep plant moist and fertilize during growth season. During winter reduce watering until new shoots appear. Grow in a well drain mix of sphagnum moss or medium fir bark.
Naming[]
Common Names:The Twisted Petal Dendrobium
Synonym[]
- Durabaculum helix (P.J.Cribb) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones 2002