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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...
Plant description
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
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Orchid compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Dendrobium Bouquet Purple Rain:
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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