Musky-Smelling Dendrobium (Dendrobium moschatum)
Dendrobium moschatum, the Musky-Smelling Dendrobium, is an epiphytic orchid from Southeast Asia, admired for its large, fragrant flowers.
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Sunlight
Provide bright, indirect light.
Watering
Water when the potting medium is nearly dry, reduce in cooler months.
Soil
A well-draining orchid mix is essential, typically containing bark chips, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Good aeration is crucial for root health.
Temperature
Maintain daytime temperatures between 18-25°C and nighttime temperatures around 15-18°C.
Habitat
Greenhouse, Indoor
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Provide bright, indirect light.
Protect from direct midday sun.
Water when the potting medium is nearly dry, reduce in cooler months.
Avoid waterlogging.
A well-draining orchid mix is essential, typically containing bark chips, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Good aeration is crucial for root health.
Maintain daytime temperatures between 18-25°C and nighttime temperatures around 15-18°C.
Avoid drastic temperature fluctuations.
Greenhouse, Indoor
Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Reduce or stop fertilizing in winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Hanging
Plant Environment
Greenhouse, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-2 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
8-12 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyOrchidaceae
- genusDendrobium
- speciesDendrobium moschatum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No