Dendrobium delacourii — “Delacour’s Dendrobium”

A miniature, warm-to-intermediate epiphytic Dendrobium from mainland Southeast Asia that produces clusters of fragrant flowers on short upright racemes. It’s compact, deciduous (leaves often drop in winter/rest), and prized for gardens where space is limited. Native to Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar, Dendrobium delacourii grows in deciduous forests at roughly 800–1,300 m elevation and can tolerate bright light — even strong sun in its native habitat.

Plant description

• Size & habit: A true miniature — plants remain compact, with clustered, spindle/club-shaped pseudobulbs (several cm long) that carry narrow, papery leaves. Mature plants are small enough for mounting or small pots.m

• Leaves: Narrow, oblong to lanceolate, often deciduous (many sources note leaf drop in the cooler/rest period).

• Inflorescence & flowers: Erect racemes arise from newly formed growths and may carry multiple flowers. ( Flower colour is commonly greenish-yellow to creamy with a frilly or distinctly marked lip; flowers are reported as lightly fragrant by some growers. Bloom season is typically late spring to summer (varies with local climate).