Name: Dendrobium formosum ‘Dawn Maree’
Hybrid/Variety Type: Selected cultivar of Dendrobium formosum
Family: Orchidaceae
Native Species Origin: D. formosum is native to Southeast Asia — India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam
Overview
The Dendrobium formosum ‘Dawn Maree’ is a highly prized white-flowered orchid known for its elegant blooms, long-lasting flowers, and striking yellow throat. It is a warm- to intermediate-growing epiphyte, popular among collectors for both display and floral arrangements.
Plant Features
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Growth Habit:
Sympodial epiphytic orchid with tall, cane-like pseudobulbs. -
Leaves:
Evergreen to semi-evergreen; leathery, arranged alternately along the upper half of the canes. -
Flowers:
Large (up to 10 cm across), pure white petals and sepals with a golden-yellow throat in the lip.
Flowers are fragrant, especially during the day. -
Longevity:
Blooms last several weeks.