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Dendrobium mohlianum x cuthbertsonii
Dendrobium mohlianum x cuthbertsonii
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Dendrobium mohlianum x cuthbertsonii is a compact, flowering-size hybrid between two cool-growing Pacific species. It carries cream-yellow flowers with orange-red lips, each around 3-4cm wide, on a miniature plant.
About this plant
The cross pairs D. mohlianum, from the Solomon Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Vanuatu, with D. cuthbertsonii, from the New Guinea highlands. It is a mature plant at flowering size, grown by us in the Dandenong Ranges.
Growing conditions
It grows well as an epiphyte or lithophyte in cool, humid conditions with good airflow.
- Light: bright filtered light
- Temperature: 8°C to 24°C, with cool nights
- Humidity: 50% or higher
This hybrid is not suited to warm climates. For the full picture, see our deep dive on why New Guinea highland Dendrobiums need cold, not heat.
What you'll receive
One mature, flowering-size Dendrobium mohlianum x cuthbertsonii.
Key plant information
| Botanical name | Dendrobium mohlianum x cuthbertsonii |
|---|---|
| Genus | Dendrobium |
| Plant type | Orchid Hybrid |
| Growth stage | Mature |
| Flowering size | Flowering size |
| Primary climate | Cool - Inter |
| Light | Bright filtered light |
| Humidity | 50% or higher |
| Temperature range | 8°C – 24°C |
Important notes
| Sustained cool nights are required for best performance. |
| This plant is not suitable for consistently warm climates. |
Growing information: Dendrobium cuthbertsonii Care Guide
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