DENDROBIUM 
UNDULATUM 
X 
442nd INFANTRY 
(Evergreen) 
DENDROBIUMS Cane Orchids 
A truly great genus spread over the Old World of India, Burma, Malaya, Java, 
Philippines and Australia. They produce cane-like pseudobulbs varying in height 
from a few inches to several feet. The deciduous type (such as D. Nobile) produces 
flowers singly or in groups of 2 to 6 from the joints of the canes. The evergreen 
species (as D. Phalaenopsis) produce flowers in racemes of from 6 to 12 flowers. 
The climate of the Dendrobium regions is warm and humid during the summer and 
cooler and drier in the winter. This makes them quite adaptable to greenhouse 
growing in northern temperate zones and outdoors in Florida, the Gulf states and 
southern California. Water frequently during the summer and feed every 2 weeks 
with liquid Orchid fertilizer. Rest during late fall and early winter by withholding 
water but syringing sufficiently to keep the canes from shriveling. After resting an 
increase of water will bring plants into flower. Hang near glass while resting. Den- 
drobiums may be grown hanging year round. Should be potted in small pots. Do 
not bury the canes in osmunda. Dendrobiums have a wide range of color: pure 
white, lavender, crimson, yellow, and orange. This flowering season can be extended 
throughout the year by having different varieties. 
EVERGREEN DENDROBIUM SEEDLINGS 
These Dendrobiums can stand full, tropical sun, and need strong light to grow 
freely. They are rapid growers and some get quite tall. Give an abundance of 
water and feed regularly when growing. Decrease water and food when growth is 
finished but do not dry off severally. Many spikes per plant, many flowers per spike 
and all colors of rainbow. 
1560 D. KAM IV (100th Battalion X Phalaenopsis var. Mauna Kea). Large flowers, 
lavender flush with backgrounds of yellow, apricots and salmon. 
3”—5.00 3” —6.50 
1600 D. TANKI (Kukui x Tokai). Unusual bronze shade of lavender. 
3Y,”—6.50 
30 Greenhouses at Mandarin on the St. Johns River 
