Dendrochilum grandiflorum

Also known as: The Large Flowered Dendrochilum or Platyclinis grandiflora in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Large Flowered Dendrochilum is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect arching, lance shaped leaf. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

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.