• Dendrobium wardianum is distributed across the Eastern Himalayas, including Assam, Yunnan (China), Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Laos. It typically grows as an epiphyte—and occasionally as a lithophyte—in broadleaf evergreen montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters.
  • Dendrobium wardianum is distributed across the Eastern Himalayas, including Assam, Yunnan (China), Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Laos. It typically grows as an epiphyte—and occasionally as a lithophyte—in broadleaf evergreen montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters.
  • Dendrobium wardianum is distributed across the Eastern Himalayas, including Assam, Yunnan (China), Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Laos. It typically grows as an epiphyte—and occasionally as a lithophyte—in broadleaf evergreen montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters.
  • Dendrobium wardianum is distributed across the Eastern Himalayas, including Assam, Yunnan (China), Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Laos. It typically grows as an epiphyte—and occasionally as a lithophyte—in broadleaf evergreen montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters.
  • Dendrobium wardianum is distributed across the Eastern Himalayas, including Assam, Yunnan (China), Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Laos. It typically grows as an epiphyte—and occasionally as a lithophyte—in broadleaf evergreen montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters.
  • Dendrobium wardianum is distributed across the Eastern Himalayas, including Assam, Yunnan (China), Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Laos. It typically grows as an epiphyte—and occasionally as a lithophyte—in broadleaf evergreen montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters.
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Dendrobium wardianum

Dendrobium wardianum

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Dendrobium wardianum is distributed across the Eastern Himalayas, including Assam, Yunnan (China), Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Laos. It typically grows as an epiphyte—and occasionally as a lithophyte—in broadleaf evergreen montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters.

Features:

  • Growth: It develops pendulous, terete (cylindrical) pseudobulbs up to 60 cm long, with swollen nodes and deciduous, lanceolate leaves.

  • Flowering:

    • Occurs on old, leafless canes—typically winter, flowering into early spring.

    • Inflorescences arise along the length of the canes, often bearing 1–3 long-lasting, fragrant flowers with a caramel-like scent.

    • Flowers measure up to 10 cm across, with white petals tipped in pale purple, and a pale yellow lip marked with purplish-red stripes; the appearance is distinctive and visually striking.

Care Tips:

Light & Temperature

  • Light: Enjoys bright indirect light—filter strong sun, especially in hotter climates.

  • Temperature: Prefers cool to intermediate conditions:

    • Summer: ~23–25 °C day / 16–17 °C night (Δ 7–9 °C)

    • Spring: ~27–28 °C day / 10–16 °C night

    • Winter: ~22–25 °C day / 6–7 °C night (Δ ~15–18 °C).

Humidity & Rest

  • Humidity: Maintain 75–85% from late spring to autumn; drop to around 60% in late winter to late spring.

  • Rest Period:

    • Requires a cool, dry winter rest to initiate flowering.

    • Deciduous—leaves will drop during rest.

    • Allow the medium to dry out between waterings; occasional light morning misting helps.

Watering & Fertilizer

  • Growing Phase (spring–autumn): Water moderately to heavily; keep medium moist.

  • Rest Phase (winter): Reduce watering; allow drying phases between waterings to mimic natural dryness.

  • Fertilizer:

    • Apply 1/4–1/2 strength orchid fertilizer weekly during active growth.

    • Use high nitrogen in spring to mid-summer and higher phosphorus in late summer to autumn.

Mounting & Repotting

  • Can be mounted on tree fern or cork with vertical support, or grown in a hanging basket with a fast-draining mix.

  • Repot or remount in spring right after flowering, as new roots emerge.

Propagation

  • Best propagated through division.

  • Can also propagate via keikis or stem cuttings.

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