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Dendrobium unicum
Unique Dendrobium, Thai Orchid
| Family |
| Orchidaceae |
| Genus |
| Dendrobium |
| Species |
| unicum |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| D. unicum is best grown mounted under intermediate conditions. Plants of this species should be allowed to dry out gradually through winter into early spring. Bright light and temperatures down to 10°C will ensure spring flowers. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Thailand, Burma, and Laos. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers around 4-5cm across, coloured in bright smooth orange. The lip is a light orange/yellow with red veins. The fragrance is exactly like freshly sharpened crayons. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden, Luang Prabang, Laos. |
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