Dendrobium linguiforme
Dendrobium linguiforme
- Native to:
- Australia, New Caledonia
Reiny,Geoff Derrin,Reiny,Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892) del. et lith. Description by William Jackson Hooker (1785—1865),John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,Geoff Derrin,Poyt448 Peter Woodard,Geoff Derrin,Orchi,KENPEI,KENPEI
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Dendrobium
- Species:
- Dendrobium linguiforme
- USDA Symbol:
- DELI7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found on rocks or tree bark