Dendrobium Tetragonum

[david68]

[Thei]

This is Dendrobium tetragonum var. giganteum
beautiful flowers

[RosieC]

Really cool flower!

[camille1585]

Very nice flower! This Den has been on my wishlist a long time, and I just ordered one today. Has 5 TCs to keep it company.

[CTB]

Love that flower, neat. TFS

[susiep]

David, that is really nice! I have had one of these for about 2 years, but I have never gotten it to bloom. It is just "dormant" and really doesn't do anything. Could you please give me the details of your growing conditions for this plant? Thanks!

[jrodpad]

What a beautiful dend.

Does anyone know what parts of the world this one can be found?

Thanks!

- J

[camille1585]

Den tetragonum is an australian native, I think mainly from Eastern Australia. It grows mainly in shady and humid areas.

[david68]

Originally Posted by susiep

David, that is really nice! I have had one of these for about 2 years, but I have never gotten it to bloom. It is just "dormant" and really doesn't do anything. Could you please give me the details of your growing conditions for this plant? Thanks!

This one need intermediate T° (15° to 25° C) and good light (Like Cattleyas). During winter i give him a light rest period. (For example i water him daily in spring and summer and every 2/3 days in winter. (I grow it on cork)).
I think that rest help blooming.
Maybe your problem come from T° (too hot) or light (too low).
Take care of the youngs PBs when you water him (rot).
Generally bloom during spring and summer in north hemisphere.

[Thei]

Here is some information