Description
Dendrobium fulgescens (also called 'Fulgescens' and 'Fulgescens Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is a small, sympodial epiphyte with an erect stem and long, thin, leathery leaves. It grows in humid, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrobium fulgescens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrobium fulgescens is white with a yellowish-green lip. It has a small seedpod, which contains small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrobium fulgescens is a warm-growing epiphyte found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It prefers bright light and warm temperatures, and can be grown in a potting mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Propagation is done by division or by seed.