Species Orchid, Pineapple Dendrobium
Dendrobiumdensiflorum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dendrobium (den-DROH-bee-um)
Species: densiflorum (den-see-FLOR-um)

Synonym:Callista densiflora

Synonym:Dendrobium clavatum

Synonym:Dendrobium schroederi

Synonym:Endeisa flava

Synonym:Epidendrum dumunsuttu

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

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

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

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)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds