Dendrochilum dewindtianum

Also known as: Dewindt's Dendrochilum or Dendrochilum dewindtianum var. sarawakense Dendrochilum furfuraceum Dendrochilum perspicabile Dendrochilum lobongense in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Dewindt's Dendrochilum is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Ranee of Sarawak Lili Alice de Windt in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect rigid, elliptic, oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

Fragrant:

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Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.