Spotlight: Dendrobium mini snowflake

Hybrid (Den aberrans x johnsoniae)

This primary hybrid is of the Latouria type, primarily from New Guinea.

Care:

Fairly forgiving and moderate.

Light: Most latouria types require dappled shade. Some advice prescribes bright light. If after time it does not bloom it may need more light.

Watering: Let it slight dry before watering.

Do not let water stand on the leaves as it is susceptible to rot similar to Phalaenopsis.

Temperature: Intermediate. Stay below the 90sF and above the 50sF at night.

Winter Rest: Conflicting advice about winter rest. Latouria types often need a rest. Some advice says no winter rest is needed for this hybrid.

Endemic: New Guinea.

Parents:

Dendrobium johnsoniae is an award winning plant that can have flowers that last for months. Learn more: http://orchids.wikia.com/wiki/Dendrobium_johnsoniae

Other references

http://www.aos.org/orchids/culture-sheets/dendrobium.aspx

Bribe Island Orchid Society http://www.bribieislandorchidsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/file/orchidgrowing/Latouria%20Type%20Dendrobium%20Orchids.pdf