Dendrobium bensoniae Rare Species, Fragrant

Dendrobium bensoniaeFound in India, Myanmar and Thailand as a medium sized, pendant, hot to cool growing epiphyte at elevations of 450 to 1550 meters. Gorgeous and fragrant epiphyte with5″ to 12″ deciduous canes; large, 2.5″ crystalline white flowers decorated with gold lips with two prominent maroon spots on them, this deciduous orchid mass blooms in late spring and summer with a slight winter dry rest.

Through the winter months this plant should be watered less frequently but not allowed to dry out completely, cool weather helps as well and this plant can tolerate freezing temps for a short time if dry. Light fertilizer and heavy waterings throughout the growth cycle are instrumental in optimum plant growth and mounting accomodates the habit correctly.

Pot Size: Mounted Flower Size2-2.5″Plant are about 5″-12″ tall with 4-6 canesBlooming Size: YES from Spring to