The many species (and hybrids) in this genus have differing cultural needs.1 However most have a growing season and a rest season, deciduous ones may even loose their leaves.1 It is important to not offer much water during the rest period.1
These estimates for how long Dendrobium takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
The name comes from the Greek dendron (“tree”) and bios (“life”); which means “one who lives on trees”, or “epiphyte”.2
Dendrobium orchid
Callista, Ceratobium
Misspellings: Dendrobum, Dendrobim