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Dendrochilum magnum

Dendrochilum magnum

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Coelogyneae
SubTribe: Coelogyninae
Genus: Dendrochilum
Species: Ddc. magnum
Alliance:
Binomial name
Dendrochilum magnum
Rchb. f. 1861


Dendrochilum magnum is a species in the Dendrochilum genus.

Description[]

The plant blooms in the fall with many 1.5 cm wide fragrant flowers.

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing on moss in the forest of the Philippines at elevations of 1600 to 2000 meters

Culture[]

Plant can be grown from cool to warm areas with medium to bright light. Pot with fine bark and perlite or sphagnum moss. Plant prefers dry periods between watering. Reduce watering during the winter. Water about once a week.


Naming[]

Common Name: The Large Dendrochilum

Synonyms[]

  1. Acoridium magnum (Rchb. f.) Rolfe 1904
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