Dendrobium farmeri 'Pink'

Dendrobium farmeri is a beautiful species orchid, native to the montane forests of the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. Like the standard farmeri, this Dendrobium produces cascading spikes of elegant flowers, though unlike its sibling, the flowers on this pink form of farmeri are mauve tinged, with buttercup-yellow centres. The flowering period is from spring to early summer.

CARE:
Requires bright, filtered light outdoors, sheltered from any direct sun. Being an epiphytic species, Dendrobiums can either be mounted on your choice of raft, or potted in a well-draining orchid pot, using small-medium grade orchid bark. If mounted, Dendrobiums will require increased humidity and very frequent watering to maintain adequate hydration. Potted Dendrobiums require frequent and thorough watering, allowing water to run completely through the pot. Fertilise fortnightly with an orchid specific fertiliser throughout spring and summer.

PLEASE NOTE:
All pictures are of plants currently for sale or previously sold at The Tropic Gardener. The plant photographed should be used as an indication of size and quality only and may not be the exact plant you receive. Form and colour will vary slightly.

These orchids are currently not in flower/spike and are not at flowering maturity. With the right care and conditions, they may reach flowering maturity within 1 – 2 years. All photos of flowering orchids are to show the flowering potential - these specimens are not for sale.