Dendrobium Purple Rain | Orchid
moth orchid
Vivid blooms in rich shades of purple and cream make this bamboo orchid an eye-catching choice for indoor displays. The...
12cm pot | 45cm tall
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Plant description
Vivid blooms in rich shades of purple and cream make this bamboo orchid an eye-catching choice for indoor displays. The flowers appear along strong, upright canes with glossy green leaves, creating a full, bouquet-like effect. bloom has a bright violet outer petal that blends into a creamy white and yellow centre, producing a striking contrast.
Dendrobium ‘Bouquet Purple Rain’ rewards good care with masses of long-lasting, fragrant flowers that bring vibrant colour indoors. Ideal for bright windowsills or conservatories, it adds a tropical touch while remaining easy to maintain.
Dendrobium ‘Bouquet Purple Rain’ rewards good care with masses of long-lasting, fragrant flowers that bring vibrant colour indoors. Ideal for bright windowsills or conservatories, it adds a tropical touch while remaining easy to maintain.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Orchid compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Dendrobium Bouquet Purple Rain:
Place this orchid in a bright spot but not in direct sun in a moderately warm room when in flower. Let the compost dry out slightly on the surface before watering with tepid soft water, or rain water, allowing any excess water to drain away and then remove - it's important that the plant is not left sitting in water. Make sure the plants have good air circulation around the crown, mist regularly with water and feed with orchid fertiliser throughout the growing season. We recommend a specialist orchid compost when repotting.
Once it has flowered you can trim off the spent flowers but leave the 'cane' stems as they may support some more flowers in the following years. Over time some of the older 'canes' may become a bit woody and shrivelled - these can be cut off at the base as long as there are three new healthy canes with leaves. To flower in subsequent years the plant will need cool temperatures and less water in the autumn and early winter for the buds to develop.
Once the buds have formed, however, you can increase the watering and move it back to a warmer room to enjoy the floral display.
Once it has flowered you can trim off the spent flowers but leave the 'cane' stems as they may support some more flowers in the following years. Over time some of the older 'canes' may become a bit woody and shrivelled - these can be cut off at the base as long as there are three new healthy canes with leaves. To flower in subsequent years the plant will need cool temperatures and less water in the autumn and early winter for the buds to develop.
Once the buds have formed, however, you can increase the watering and move it back to a warmer room to enjoy the floral display.
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