Dend. violaceum
 

New blog entry: another oxyglossum Dendrobium from New Guinea with flowers that last 6-8 months.

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Orchids in Bloom: Dendrobium violaceum

Really nice. Amazing how long the flowers can last.

Thanks for looking and commenting, Rosie.

The flower is enchanting and beautiful and your photo is superb. Thank you for sharing. :)

Thank you, Junebug, for looking and commenting.

real nice!

gorgeous! the orange lip reminds me of the bird of paradise!

Thanks for taking the time to look and comment.

I just acquired a Dendrobium atroviolaceum compactum. Could someone tell me how often and how much water does it require? I spray the leaves and flowers every morning. Thank you!
Culpina

Dendrobium atroviolaceum is a completely different species and different section of the genus Dendrobium. It's also one I've not grown - I'd askj for help in the Dendrobium thread.

Very exotic and these blooms last six to eight months, Wow! Are these Dendrobiums uncommon or rare here in the U.S.?

wow! the flower have some ethereal quality about it... and looks transparent too!

The New Guinea Oxyglossums are not the easiest orchids to find here in the US partly because they require cool temperatures and because they are a bit finicky. Violaceum, however, is one that is just a bit easier to find.

They are lovely, aren't they? Thanks for looking Natasha.

How cool does your case get at night at the min temp?

Hi Tom,
It gets down to about 55-60 at night during the winter and about 65-70 during the winter.

What a gorgeous flower! It looks like it glows; looks almost unreal.

Thanks for looking, Lana. Appreciate the comments.