Species Orchid, Dendrobium, Japanese Stone Orchid, Necklace-Shaped Dendrobium
Dendrobiummoniliforme

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dendrobium (den-DROH-bee-um)
Species: moniliforme (mon-il-lee-FOR-mee)

Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed