Red-flowered Dendrobium also has these aliases, did you know?
Red-flowered Dendrobium, a perennial herb. Stems erect or pendulous, cylindrical, sometimes thickened in the middle and slightly spindle-shaped, narrowed at the base, unbranched, with multiple nodes. Leaves thinly leathery, lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate. Racemes emerge from leafless old stems, clustered, flowers bright red.
Other names for red-flowered Dendrobium
Red Dendrobium
Growth habits of red-flowered Dendrobium
Red-flowered Dendrobium is a shade-loving perennial herbaceous plant that prefers warm, humid, semi-shaded, semi-sunny environments with annual rainfall above 1000 mm, and grows best in subtropical deep mountains and old forests where the average January temperature 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, and the main requirement is good root permeability. The substrate used should preferably be well-ventilated, breathable and water-filtering. 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 a dormant period in autumn and winter.
Main value of red-flowered Dendrobium
Its ornamental value is extremely high, with elegant flower posture, delicate and lovely form, bright flower colors, and fragrant scent. It is hailed as one of the "four great ornamental foreign flowers." It can be used as a cut flower or grown in pots for viewing; several pots at home make it lively and bustling. 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 considered to have a "strong character and be honest and amiable." In Western societies, people often present them to respected elders they hold dear. And on June 19 each year, Dendrobium is given to fathers, and is called the "flower of Father's Day." It has the flower meaning "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.
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