Dendrobium nobileBamboo orchid
Upright, bamboo-like canes with clusters of flowers opening at every leaf joint. Dendrobium nobile comes from Asia, especially Thailand and Taiwan.
- Origin
- Asia, especially Thailand and Taiwan
- Availability
- All year round
- Flowering time
- 6–8 weeks
- Temperature
- 15–25°C
Position & light
A bright spot out of direct sun, not too close to a radiator.
Feeding
It flowers without feeding; monthly orchid food brings out its best.
Watering
Once a week, give about 100 ml of water or soak the inner pot for around 10 minutes. Drain it well before returning it to its decorative pot.
Reblooming
It can produce new flower stems. When a new stem reaches about half the length of the old one, the spent stem can be removed. Meanwhile, water a little less and keep the plant somewhere cooler.
Temperature
15–25°C.
Repotting
If the roots are healthy, repot every 3–4 years in orchid medium. Trim away any soft or rotten roots and replant in the same pot.
Care tips are general guidance. Apply them while observing your orchid’s surroundings and the moisture of its growing medium.