Dendrobium Nestor Full Lip – Big Size (Strongly Fragrant)

Dendrobium Nestor Full Lip is a stunning and eye-catching orchid hybrid that combines the beauty of Dendrobium parishii and Dendrobium anosmum. This particular “Full Lip” variety is especially prized for its large, showy blooms and richly colored, expanded lip that adds dramatic flair to the flower’s appearance.

Flower Description

The blooms are generously sized, with soft pink to deep mauve petals and sepals, complemented by a wide, velvety lip in vibrant magenta or purple. The lip often features a deeper throat with yellow or orange accents, creating a beautiful contrast. The flowers are also highly fragrant, carrying a sweet, candy-like scent that can fill a room.

Growth Habit

• Type: Epiphytic orchid hybrid

• Canes: Long, pendulous, and deciduous, losing leaves before flowering

• Fragrance: Sweet and strong, especially in the morning

Care Tips

• Light: Bright, indirect light with some direct morning sun for best flowering.

• Watering: Water generously during the growing season, then reduce and keep almost dry during the rest period after leaf drop until buds emerge.

• Humidity: Prefers 50–70% humidity with good ventilation.

• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer every 1–2 weeks during growth, stopping in the rest period.

Special Features

Dendrobium Nestor Full Lip is loved for its abundant blooms, striking coloration, and intoxicating fragrance. When in full bloom, its pendulous canes become dripping garlands of flowers — a spectacular sight in any collection. It’s perfect for hanging baskets, where the cascading floral display can be fully admired.