Dendrobium ostrinum --Orchid

Blooming size, Purple Flowers, Species Orchid - Live Plant

Dendrobium ostrinum, native to New Guinea, grows in lowland and hill forests at elevations around 200 meters. It is a medium to large, hot-growing epiphyte with slender, elongated stems and fleshy, oblong to lance-shaped leaves. The plant blooms in the fall with a short, two-flowered inflorescence that emerges laterally from the stem through a small spathe. The flowers are short-lived, making it a unique but fleeting display.

Family: Orchidaceae
Indigenous to: New Guinea
Type of Plant: Pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte
Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Light Level: Bright morning light or shaded afternoon light
Bloom Season: Fall
Fragrant: No
Water Care: Water once or twice a week, keep dry in between

1. The photograph shows a sample of the flower and plant. Images are for reference only. Flowering size depend on the individual and age. Actual product may slightly vary in shape and size. This is not a "one plant, one picture" listing.

2. The plants will be shipped with different media and pots according to the environmental conditions and the specific packaging requirements for each variety.