Dend. laevifolium

[ronaldhanko]

Here's a picture of one of my favorite miniature Dendrobiums. It's easy to grow and very floriferous with long-lasting flowers:



This and another picture of the plant in its pot can be seen at: The Orchid Hunter: What's Blooming?

[quiltergal]

That's just lovely Ron. I've always like this one.

[ronaldhanko]

Thanks for taking a look, Terri.

[WhiteRabbit]

I love the color! what's the culture for this?
good growing!

[ronaldhanko]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

I love the color! what's the culture for this?
good growing!

Thanks for looking White Rabbit. I grow it with Masdevallias and other cool-growing plants, but I've found it a bit more tolerant and vigorous than some of the other Oxyglossum Dendrobiums. It does like good humidity, though.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by ronaldhanko

Thanks for looking White Rabbit. I grow it with Masdevallias and other cool-growing plants, but I've found it a bit more tolerant and vigorous than some of the other Oxyglossum Dendrobiums. It does like good humidity, though.

ah! ok - cool growing I can manage if it can take short periods of heat. Humidity is another issue tho - well maybe give it a try someday - it's gorgeous!

[ronaldhanko]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

ah! ok - cool growing I can manage if it can take short periods of heat. Humidity is another issue tho - well maybe give it a try someday - it's gorgeous!

I've grown it outdoors during the summer in a shaded and cool place, but our summers are usually not that hot.

[stefpix]

Always wanted one of those. Where did you get it? does it grow slowly?

[ronaldhanko]

Originally Posted by stefpix

Always wanted one of those. Where did you get it? does it grow slowly?

I think I got mine from Darren at Mountain Orchids, but he doesn't appear to have any now - OrchidWeb has it for $25.00. I don't usually buy from them, because I think their prices are too high, but they're the only place I see it listed.

[ronaldhanko]

It's a fairly vigorous grower.