Dendrobium Nestor 'Blue dragon'

Dendrobium Nestor 'Blue dragon' is a primary hybrid orchid, created by crossing the species Dendrobium anosmum 'Touch of class' × Dendrobium parishii fma. coerulea.

Care Tips:

• Light & Location

• Provide bright, indirect light.

• Avoid strong midday sun to prevent leaf burn.

• An east-facing window or a lightly shaded south window is ideal.

• Outdoors, place in bright shade with good air movement.

• Watering

• Water thoroughly during active growth (spring–summer).

• Allow the potting medium to dry slightly between waterings.

• Reduce watering in late autumn and winter to provide a short rest period.

• Never let the plant sit in water.

• Temperature & Humidity

• Prefers intermediate to warm temperatures (18–30°C / 65–86°F).

• Provide slightly cooler nights in winter to help initiate blooms.

• Maintain humidity around 50–70% with good ventilation.

• Fertilizer

• Feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth with a balanced orchid fertilizer.

• Reduce or stop feeding during the winter rest period.

• Potting & Medium

• Use a well-draining orchid mix (bark-based medium).

• Repot every 2–3 years or when the medium breaks down.

• Repot after flowering when new roots begin to grow.

• Flowering Tips

• Blooms usually appear on leafless mature canes.

• Do not cut old canes unless completely dry, as they may flower again.

• A drier, cooler winter rest encourages better blooming.