Dendrobium farmeri - Orchid Board

Phantasm · #1 11-05-2007, 07:50 PM

This was a plant from India in 2000 that I bloomed for the first time this spring. These plants produce such a lovely display!

Rosim_in_BR · #2 11-05-2007, 07:58 PM

You are so right!

quiltergal · #3 11-05-2007, 10:22 PM

It's one of all time favorites. I just wish it wasn't so big. I don't have room for one.

gmdiaz · #4 11-05-2007, 10:30 PM

I agree with Terri. . .it's gorgeous! And NOT a miniature. So, I'll just have to enjoy yours.

Super great growing, there!

P.S. Wow, are you patient!

Neverend · #5 11-06-2007, 08:48 AM

Oooh I want to grow it, yet to find one here...

Lagoon · #6 11-06-2007, 10:21 AM

Umm really beautiful

Yap me too, I've been wanting for for awhile now. It's the size thats keeping me away.
Nice thing about photo's ... You get to gaze and drool over orchids you may never get or see in person.

I'll be drooling on this one from a far ... THANKS for posting

Orchonubee · #7 11-06-2007, 11:12 AM

Very nice photo Phantasm. As far as Dendrobs go this one is not that large. I've had one in a 4" basket for a several years that has bloomed twice. It's not near as big as anosmum or some of the other large cane Dendrobs. This is readily available from some of the growers that specialize in Dendrobium, and highly recommended.

Phantasm · #8 11-06-2007, 12:59 PM

The plant is not that big, but they can get larger over time. This one is in a 5" pot, and the plant is pretty compact and not very tall.

Gwen, regarding patience......I'm much more patient having grown orchids over the past 30 years. They aren't for people that want instant gratification! Also, some plants seem to enjoy blooming regularly and others are a bit reluctant.

CodiMN · #9 11-07-2007, 01:56 AM

So lovely. Phantasm, you said you got this in India? I would love to know if you recommend any growers in the US? Feel free to PM me. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!

Phantasm · #10 11-07-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CodiMN

So lovely. Phantasm, you said you got this in India? I would love to know if you recommend any growers in the US? Feel free to PM me. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!

There was a group of people that formed locally years ago, and over time they have imported plants from various countries. I only ordered a couple of times, once from India and once from the Philippines. Most of the plants didn't survive, but most of the dendrobiums and aerides did quite well from India. From the Philippines, the cymbidiums and dendrochilums did well.

I don't know who sells this in the U.S. but would guess there are many that do. Try to google the species name and many vendors will pull up!

This one can handle cool temperatures in the winter (down to 40F) . Handle them like Dend. nobile (dry and cool in the winter) and they will bloom pretty easily once they get up to size.