| Common Name | Medicinal Dendrobium |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Dendrobium |
| Species | Officinale |
| Origin | China |
| Blooming | Spring to early summer, delicate flowers from pseudobulb nodes |
| Leaf Color | blue-green to grey-green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Epiphytic bark mix - orchid bark with perlite and charcoal for drainage
Water when medium approaches dryness, reduce watering during winter rest period after flowering
Bright indirect light only, direct sun can scorch leaves, reduce in winter dormancy
Balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to 1/4 strength every 2 weeks during active growth
Remove spent flower spikes and old pseudobulbs that are shrivelled or yellow
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