How do you take care of a Dendrobium Speciosum?

Dendrobium speciosum can withstand very bright light, to avoid sun damage on leaves it’s best to provide some mild shade (50-60% shade) the more light you give them the more flowers will be produced. They can have full sun in late autumn and winter.

How long does a Dendrobium orchid last?

Some of the most popular orchid plants among home growers are Dendrobium orchid plants. These showy flowers are relatively easy to grow, with a central long stem and an attractive spray of flowers that can last up to four weeks.

Is a Dendrobium orchid a perennial?

Plant is an epiphytic perennial, in nature it grows on tree branches.

Are Dendrobium orchids expensive?

The common varieties of orchids cost the least, with orange cymbidiums, peppermint red cymbidiums, white & pink cymbidiums all costing about $22 a piece. Some dendrobiums can come at a price as low as $3.

Do rock orchids like sun or shade?

Growing dendrobium speciosum is simple. Avoid frosts, unaccustomed hot sun, too much shade (make sure you can see a shadow when placing hand above foliage) and temperatures above 36c if possible.

Should you cut off old orchid stems?

Cut Back the Orchid Flower Spike Withered stems won’t produce flowers. Removing the stem will direct the +plant’s energy toward root development, which makes for a healthier plant and increased chances for new bloom spikes.

What is the most expensive type of orchid?

It is easy to understand why the Gold of Kinabalu orchid, above, is considered the world’s most expensive flower, at $6,000 a stem. Also called the Rothschild slipper orchid, it is not only exquisitely beautiful, but flowers extravagantly, with up to six flowers a stem and has a lovely scent.

How much is a ghost orchid worth?

The orchid took eight years to develop and in 2005, it was sold at auction to an anonymous bidder for a shocking 1.68 million Yuan (around $202,000), making it the most expensive flower ever bought.