{"product_id":"dendrobium-pugioniforme-dockrillia-pugioniformis-dagger-orchid","title":"Dendrobium pugioniforme (Syn. Dockrillia pugioniformis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDendrobium pugioniforme\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Syn. \u003cem\u003eDockrillia pugioniformis\u003c\/em\u003e), the Dagger Orchid, is a distinctive Australian native epiphyte endemic to the humid forests and rocky gorges of eastern Australia — from the Bunya Mountains in south-east Queensland south to Tathra in New South Wales. Unlike the terete-leafed pencil orchids, this species carries fleshy, ovate leaves with sharply pointed tips — the dagger shape that gives it its common name. The pendulous, branching stems can form substantial cascading masses in cultivation, making it an impressive specimen on a mount or in a basket over time. \u003cem\u003eDockrillia pugioniformis\u003c\/em\u003e is the name used by Australian growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, typically September to November. Flowers produced in ones or twos from short stems near the leaf base. Pleasantly vanilla-scented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale green to yellowish with fine brown striations at the base and a white labellum marked with purple. Small but well-formed and fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendulous, branching stems with fleshy dagger-shaped leaves. Builds into a cascading specimen over time. Supplied as an established division.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to intermediate. Prefers good airflow and tolerates a drier winter rest. Suited to outdoor growing in southern Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light. Avoid harsh direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly in spring and summer. Reduce significantly in autumn and winter — a dry rest promotes flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best grown mounted on cork or hardwood, or in a basket to accommodate the pendulous habit. Undisturbed plants establish well and build into specimens over successive seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeding with dilute balanced fertiliser through the growing season. Cease in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as an established division. Packed carefully to protect stems and roots during transit. Ships from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgrave Orchids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49499034353904,"sku":null,"price":24.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/E041298F-995A-4909-83C2-15847A92CEEB.jpg?v=1775263998","url":"https:\/\/belgraveorchids.com.au\/products\/dendrobium-pugioniforme-dockrillia-pugioniformis-dagger-orchid","provider":"Belgrave Orchids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}