Dendrobium Orchid
Dendrobium smilliae is native to Thailand and has canes 18 to 24 inches in height that produce clusters of flowers in colors of green, white and pink. The flowers last a month or so and can appear from the year before leafless canes. This plant is a reliable bloomer and does well in intermediate to warm conditions.
The genus Dendrobium contains six various orchid classifications, called sections, which identifies specific characteristics and growing requirements of the orchids in these classes. Dendrobium smilliae fall under the section Dendrobium Pedilonum.
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Mauricio Herrera gave props (2 Jul 2009):
Awesome macro.
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Donald Garrett gave props (3 Jul 2009):
Excellent close-up...very sharp.
