Dendrobium lasianthera
December 7, 2025
Dendrobium lasianthera
Dendrobium lasianthera is endemic to New Guinea and grows epiphytically on tall trees below 100 meters (330 feet) in very humid habitats near rivers, streams, and in swamp forests. In nature, some plants are nearly always in bloom. Repot anytime new roots are growing. This species has been awarded 21 times by the AOS with two FCCs and the majority of the rest AMs. It has been used frequently in hybridizing with 276 F1 offspring and 1,596 progeny.
Photographer: Eric Hunt https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericinsf
Grower: Kreg Martin
Info: Charles Baker culture sheet www.orchidculture.com and OrchidWiz 20.A
Bulbophyllum retusiusculum
Paphinia rugosa
Dendrobium cruentum
Epipactis gigantea
Myrmecophila brysiana
Coelogyne xyrekes
Cattleya lueddemanniana
Warczewiczella discolor
Cleisocentron kinabaluense
Thelymitra crinita is endemic to Western Australia at elevations of sea level to 350 meters in coastal and near coastal forests and woodlands as a small to large-sized, cold-growing terrestrial that blooms in the spring. Grow plants of Thelymitra in small pots with sandy loam. Provide intermediate temperatures and very bright light levels. Most species of Thelymitra exhibit a strong dormancy period after flowering. Water regularly during active growth and begin to withhold water upon flowering. After flowering, withhold all water until the onset of new vegetative growth. Some species, however, grow in permanently moist habitats. In nature, many species have enhanced flowerings following fire. Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots) Info: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia (www.orchidspecies.com and The AOS (https://www.aos.org/explore/thelymitra)
