DENDROBIUM EVERGREEN DENDROBIUM 
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 1s warm and humid during the summer and 
cooler and drier in the winter. This makes them quite adaptable to greenhouse grow- 
ing 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 trom shriveling. After resting an increase of 
water will bring plants into flower. Hang near glass while resting. Dendrobiums 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 has finished 
but do not dry off severely. 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 
1600 D. TOKUI (Kukui x Tokai). Unusual bronze shade of lavender. 
3/2” —6.50 
ao Greenhouses at Mandarin on the St. Johns River 
