An orchid with a spicy fragrance from the 'Land of Spices'!! Yes!! The fragrance of Dendrobium aquem is somewhat similar to that of Den. crumenatum ( Pigeon Orchid ). Flowers are about 4cm and they bloom in Sept - Oct. I've read about them many years back, but have started growing them just couple of years back. It is an easy plant for even the beginners and it readily flowers. After the flowering the leaves fall off and the plant takes a rest during winter. New growth starts by Feb - March.
Dendrobium aqueum
Dendrobium aqueum
Dendrobium aqueum
Dendrobium aqueum
Jose
Nice plant. I was under the impression that Den. aqueum being a shola plant would require a cool winter to bloom.
ReplyDeleteIt really flowers well in lower altitude. It is a very robust plant.
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