Queen Victoria's Dendrobium

Queen Victoria's Dendrobium Care

Dendrobium victoriae-reginae

What is the plant

This tropical flower will become a real diamond in your home plant collection and impress everyone with its extraordinary color and shape.

These unique orchids are native to the highlands of the Philippines and were discovered in 1910 by August Loher. It is usually tiny and grows up to 10 inches (25 cm) tall. The petals of the flowers are spade-shaped, and the blooms occur in clusters that don't open completely. The flowers can be violet, dark blue-purple, or purple.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This plant needs high humidity, as we identify it as tropical. Therefore, place a humidifier or tray with water near the flower. Dendrobium likes rainwater or distilled water and frequent watering in summer but does not over-moisten the soil to avoid root rot. In winter, watering should be reduced.
Pruning
This tropical flower does not require much pruning, so regularly remove dead and dry leaves, spent flowers, or dead roots that have climbed out of the pot.
Fertilizer
Use all-purpose fertilizers or products designed specifically for orchids. Feed your plant regularly during the growing season, as this will promote the growth of healthy leaves and abundant flowering.

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Sunlight
Queen Victoria's Dendrobium prefers bright, indirect sunlight and can tolerate partial shade. You can place the plant on the eastern or western windowsill. In the cold season, use artificial lighting to extend the flowering period.
Soil
You can buy a ready-made mixture for Dendrobiums or prepare it yourself. To do this, you will need oak or pine bark of various sizes, peat, and some perlite. The soil should be well-drained and air-permeable.
Propagation
You can propagate your plant by division when it has more than four stems. Carefully divide the orchid into two parts so that the roots of each remain dense. Place the two new plants in moist soil in a warm, sunny location.

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Temperature
Queen Victoria's Dendrobium likes daytime temperatures of 66-70°F (19-22°C). At night, this plant needs a regime of 50-55°F (10-13°C). Such a temperature promotes good growth and flowering of the plant.
Container
Queen Victoria's Dendrobium does not need a spacious pot because it likes to be cramped. Choose clear plastic pots with drainage and side holes to allow excess moisture to escape.
Fun fact
The color of the leaves and flowers of this plant can change depending on the temperature and light.