Dendrobium laevefolium purple type dendrobium cuthbertsonii and flower in late spring

and flower in late spring

creating a large rose-like appearance

The plants have 4-6 bulbs

The parents of this cross both produce creamy white flowers with a red band on the edge of the lip

The seedlings have been treated with Oryzalin

Dendrobium laevefolium purple type dendrobium cuthbertsonii and flower in late springDendrobium laevefolium is a warm intermediate growing species related to Dendrobium cuthbertsonii. Laevefolium will typically begin flowering in the late fall through November, on the older pseudobulbs that have dropped their leaves, but will also sometimes flower on the newer bulbs with foliage. These plants are mounted on cork and tree fern slabs. The flowers typically last for up to 5 months.