Dendrobium moniliforme 'Kicchou 吉兆'

[papayj]

A picotee-flowered form of Den. moniliforme.

Flower opens with light green color which turns white after about two days. The lip has a green disk with a purple spot, while the margin of tepals are tinged with purple which gives sharp outline-like effect to the flowers.

[camille1585]

Beautiful little Den, I love this species. I love the purple outline effect, the blooms look stunning with that!

[papayj]

Now in its full glory.






Unfortunately, one cane has its buds facing right opposite to buds of other canes.

I've recently moved into a new home during bud development so it had to be kept inside a insulated cardboard boxes for about a week. I think that caused some confusion on the orientation but I am just grateful that non of the buds got blasted during that time.

Anyway, I'd recommend Den. moniliforme to anyone who wishes to grow a dendrobium but has limited space. It is compact, yet really floriferous, hardy and tough & very easy to grow. Also it has tons of variations in flower color and shape, and some even has complex variegation in the foliage. I think everyone who likes orchids should grow this wonderful little species.

[No-Pro-mwa]

Wow, it's putting on a really nice show.