Six Subcategories of Den

[AshKleigh]

First, little disclaimer: just want to say I am by NO means a dendrobium expert (which will be obvious to those of you who are lol), but I have been trying to learn more about them. After about a week of researching online an interesting question hit me right in the face: Since there are so many different species of dendrobium, are there any general subcategories I should know about? (I have read the sticky about Type I-VI) Anyway, I thought this was kinda cool for other newbies trying to organize thoughts on dens.

The Six Subcategories of Dens!!!

1. Phalaenanthe A.K.A Den-phals
2. Spatulata
3. Dendrobium
4. Callista
5. Latouria
6. Formosae

This certainly helped me a lot. Though the information is very general, just thought I'd put it out there.

[estación seca]

There are a lot of Dendrobiums that fit into those six categories, and there are a lot that do not. If you find one listed in those categories, the information will help a lot. For the others....

[Fernando]

Again ...?

[PaphMadMan]

Don't stop there. Dig a little deeper and you will find that every major genus of orchids has subgenera or sections that correlate to cultural needs.

[sam1147]

If you are really interested the best place to read IMHO is :
"The Dendrobiums" By H.P.Wood.