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Known as “The Bottle Brush Orchid” for the distinctive cone of flowers that forms at the tips of the canes.

Grown from seed so flower characteristics may vary somewhat from plant to plant.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” net pots. Plants are blooming-size. Orders will be filled with plants in bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

A limited number of larger, mature plants also available. Select Basket - Lg/Mature for plants from this older crop.

Orchid Care: Similar to Latouria-type Dendrobiums. Provide bright indirect light and strong air circulation. Avoid crowding plants or stagnant conditions in the growing environment, which can lead to leaf spotting. Plants may be grown hanging in baskets or potted with a well draining bark mix. Water generously for most of the year and fertilize weekly. During the cooler months, watering may be halved and fertilization should be reduced. But plants do not require a dry rest. Protect from temperatures below 60F.

You can read more about growing Den. smillieae and other similar Dendrobiums via the American Orchid Society’s overview of Den. section Pedilonum.

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