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Dendrobium ionopus is a species of genus Dendrobium
Description[]
The plant blooms from spring to fall with one to twelve 3 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in Myanmar and Malaysia at elevations around 1200 meters
Culture[]
Plant grows in cool to intermediate 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. Plants can also be mounted
Naming[]
Common Names:The violet stalk Dendrobium
Synonym[]
- Callista ionopus (Rchb.f.) Kuntze 1891
- Eurycaulis ionopus (Rchb.f.) M.A.Clem. 2003