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Dendrochilummagnum

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Dendrochilum magnum by Kell
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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dendrochilum (den-droh-KY-lum)
Info
Synonym
Acoridium magnum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | October 2006 | neutral

Dendrochilum magnum is the largest of the genus with its dangling long sprays of flowers. It grows into a hug eclump with many bloom spi...Read More

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