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DENDROBIUM Species
Dendrobium species represent one of the biggest genera of all orchids. They are distributed throughout Asia where they grow as epiphytes, attaching themselves to trees. Unlike their hybrid cousins (see dendrobium hybrids) the species are slow to mature and are demanding to grow. These species are not suited to beginners or to indoor (windowsill) growing. However, for established orchid growers and collectors they offer a wealth of forms and colours and their more difficult culture is amply rewarded.
	Dendrobium bracteosum Clusters of small pink tubular flowers on short canes.
	Dendrobium farmeri Compact plants with fat canes that produce pendulous spikes of creamy white flowers with yellow centres.
	Dendrobium formosum Large flowers of pure white with some golden yellow on the lip.These have an almost crepe-like texture.
	Dendrobium gouldii var. caerulea Twisted petals of purple / blue on short arching sprays, similar to hybrid types.
	Dendrobium parthenium
Other species / forms:
Dendrobium capitufolium
Dendrobium cariniferum
Dendrobium crumenatum
Dendrobium dearei
Dendrobium lowii
Dendrobium parthenium
Dendrobium tobaense
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