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Flower Facts | Dendrobium Orchid |
Dendrobium Orchid
Name: Also known as
the Singapore Orchid Description: Sprays of 10-12 dainty flowers on slender stems, often like daffodils in shape. Colour: Available in creamy white, bright magenta purple, pink, green, red and some striped. Availability: All year round. Family: Dendrobiums are just one species of orchid. There are over 250,000 different orchid species and hybrids known. The most decorative have been bred for cut flower use. Care Tips: Like most orchids they are very long-lasting both on the plant and once cut, looking fresh for up to three weeks or more. Faded flowers on the bottom of the stem can be removed to encourage upper buds to open Trivia: Facts: Dendrobium orchids used to be considered exotic and extravagant but in recent years they have become much more widely available. They still ooze glamour and elegance, with just a couple of stems adding a sophisticated touch to a room .
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