What are the alternative names of the red-flowered Dendrobium? A list of common aliases

Alternative names of the red-flowered Dendrobium

Red Dendrobium

Growth habits of the red-flowered Dendrobium

The red-flowered Dendrobium is a shade-loving perennial herbaceous plant that prefers warm, humid, semi-shaded and semi-sunny environments with annual rainfall above 1000 mm, and grows best in subtropical deep mountain forests where the average temperature in January is above 8°C. The suitable growth temperature is 15 to 28 degrees, and the suitable growth air humidity is above 60%. It is not very demanding regarding soil and fertilizer. In the wild, it mostly grows on loose and thick bark or tree trunks, and some also grow in rock crevices.

It has an aerial root system, which mainly requires good root permeability. The substrate used should preferably be ventilated, breathable and well-draining. Under suitable temperature and humidity, it grows quickly and has very strong survival ability. Every year in late spring and early summer, inflorescences emerge from the upper nodes of two-year-old stems. After flowering, new buds grow from the stem base and develop into stems, and it enters dormancy in autumn and winter.

Main value of the red-flowered Dendrobium

It has extremely high ornamental value, with elegant flowers, delicate and lovely appearance, bright colors, and fragrant scent. It is known as one of the "four great ornamental foreign flowers". It can be used as a cut flower or grown in pots for viewing, and several pots at home make it very lively. In addition, the flowers do not wither even 2-3 days after being cut, and their vigorous vitality is admirable.

Plants of this genus are regarded as "strong in character, loyal and approachable". In Western societies, people often present them to respected elders they admire. On June 19 each year, Dendrobium is given to fathers, and it is called the "flower of Father's Day". It has the flower language of "welcome, dear", and can be made into a boutonniere with Gerbera and round-leaf eucalyptus and worn on the chest. In Europe and America, Dendrobium flowers are often made into boutonnieres, paired with baby's breath and asparagus fern, to express "welcome". To this day, they are widely used in large banquets, opening ribbon-cutting ceremonies, or to entertain distinguished guests.