Dendrobium Species Acquisition

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by catherinecarney

Matt--

De. kingianum comes in a wide range for sizes, though my "large" one is no more than 6" high, and the "small" form I got from Andy's Orchids is about half that. I've found it easy to grow, so given my newbie status that's saying something. They want high light and plenty of water when they're actively growing, then a cool, dry, bright rest period (I just leave them on the porch until the first frost is forecast they bring them in and water sparingly until I see growth again in December or January). A 4" pot of kingianum in full bloom will more than perfume a room and they smell like a combination of honey and hyacinths to me....

I'm still working on figuring out the culture to make my aggregatum happy, but my Den. loddigesi (also from Andy's) is growing....

Catherine

Thanks Catherine for promoting Dendrobium kingianum. I acquired my own version of this plant from eBay vendor Seed Engei. Here is my plant:


Dendrobium kingianum by MattWoelfsen, on Flickr


Dendrobium kingianum by MattWoelfsen, on Flickr

[catherinecarney]

WOW! Love the variegated leaves! Looks like another one for the wish list. You are a bad, bad influence (grin).

Have fun growing it and keep me posted on how it grows for you!

Catherine

[MattWoelfsen]

The more I read about Dendrobium, the more fascinating they become. There are so many different forms and sizes. This thread is becoming a little collection of small and unusual Dendrobium. Here are four more:


Dendrobium senile by MattWoelfsen, on Flickr


Dendrobium cucumerinum by MattWoelfsen, on Flickr

This one is a hybrid:


Dendrobium lindleyi x aggregatum by MattWoelfsen, on Flickr


Dendrobium oligophyllum by MattWoelfsen, on Flickr

[Fairorchids]

Matt,

Den lindleyi is synonymous with Den aggregatum as far as I know. You might want to check with seller as to what they think it should be.

I fell into something similar years ago, when I bought Asctm Sagarik (= garayi x miniatum). Those are also synonymous according to most authorities.

[annabanana1987]

Love Dens♥♥ I love how different they are. I tend to feel bad and water them throughout the dry winter rest. I have killed a couple . But that's in the past ! Do these go through a winter rest?
Mainly the Den cucumerinnum go through a winter rest ? I have one and I love it so much its put out two new growths and a bunch or roots I mounted it. My first mount ever ♥♡

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[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

Matt,



Den lindleyi is synonymous with Den aggregatum as far as I know. You might want to check with seller as to what they think it should be.



I fell into something similar years ago, when I bought Asctm Sagarik (= garayi x miniatum). Those are also synonymous according to most authorities.

Yes, you are correct Fairorchids. This is the plant's complete name: Dendrobium lindleyi (syn. Dendrobium aggregatum v. majus) x Dendrobium aggregatum. In addition to that mouthful, the vendor explains:

"Pretty interesting cross here of what at one point were probably all considered the same specie. All vary in size but share a very similar flower. They have now been split into the following: Dendrobium aggregatum (large); Dendrobium lindleyi (medium); Dendrobium jenkensii (small)."

I would enjoy owning a Den. aggregatum for its beautiful flowers BUT it gets too big. I already own a Den. jenkensii and know how small it is, so with these plants crossed, I'm hoping to have a smaller plant with beautiful yellow flowers.

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by annabanana1987

Love Dens♥♥ I love how different they are. I tend to feel bad and water them throughout the dry winter rest. I have killed a couple . But that's in the past ! Do these go through a winter rest?
Mainly the Den cucumerinnum go through a winter rest ? I have one and I love it so much its put out two new growths and a bunch or roots I mounted it. My first mount ever ♥♡

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From what I have read about Den. (Dockrillia) cucumerinum, They grow best mounted on tree fern or cork and need cool to hot temperatures, regular water and fertilizer year round as well. They tolerate hot days and cool nights. The flowers are odiferous and short lived (thank goodness!) I acquired this plant for the novelty of its form.

[annabanana1987]

I love it ! Thanks your your help :-)

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[TOMMYMIAMI]

Matt your new babies look amazing! Great buy!

[MattWoelfsen]

Thank you Anna and Tommy. I can't wait for these plants to arrive.