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Dendrobium Orchid (Mini)
Dendrobium Orchid (Mini)
A compact Dendrobium orchid that's simpler to keep than most orchids and suits bright windowsills and open terrariums.
- Moderate care
- Medium to bright indirect
- Every 1 to 2 weeks
- 10cm grow pot
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Dendrobium Orchid (Mini)
R 208.00
About this plant
About this plant
Dendrobium Orchid
When people think Orchid, they think... tough plant to take care of. We disagree, In fact, we think the Dendrobium Orchid might be one of the easiest house plants to take care of.
This beautiful species will make even the dullest space happy! . A North or South facing window or room is preferred. Requires Medium to bright indirect light.
If you ever repot your Dendrobium Orchid, be sure to plant in bark only or a orchid potting mix recommended for Dendrobium orchid.
Water once every 1 to 2 weeks and always make sure that the pot has very good draining capabilities.
Orchids are good air purifying plants too!
Note: Each individual plant is unique. This image is an example only, however the plant you receive will be as close as possible to this image description. It can not be confirmed that the Orchid that you will receive will be in bloom at the time that you receive it.
Note: Stem length indicated above is a guide to the estimated length rather than an exact length that you will receive.
Delivery and packaging
Delivery and packaging
We deliver nationwide with The Courier Guy: Pudo locker R89 or to your door R145. Gauteng customers can also collect in Boksburg (R25).
Orders ship from our depot within 7 working days, and most are on their way sooner. A few rarer plants are ordered in specially for you, which is why we allow 7 days. Couriers don't deliver on weekends.
Every order is packed by hand to survive the courier.
Healthy arrival guarantee
Healthy arrival guarantee
If your plant arrives dead or damaged, we replace it. Just let us know within 24 hours of receiving it and send us a few photos.
For everything else, see our refund policy.
Meet the plant
A compact orchid that's easier than you think
Dendrobium (compact hybrid) · also known as Dendrobium orchid, cane orchid
Native to Tropical and subtropical Asia to Australia
Dendrobiums are epiphytic orchids that grow on trees in the wild, holding water in their cane-like stems. This mini form packs the same sprays of flowers into a small pot.
- A mini Dendrobium in a 10cm grow pot, sized for a windowsill, desk or open terrarium.
- Needs water only every 1 to 2 weeks, so it's forgiving if you forget.
- Long-lasting sprays of flowers when in bloom (it may not be flowering on arrival).
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Medium to bright, indirect light in a north- or south-facing room, out of direct sun. Good airflow matters, so use an open terrarium rather than a closed one.
Care card
- Light
- Medium to bright, indirect
- Water
- Every 1 to 2 weeks
- Humidity
- Medium
- Temperature
- 15 to 30°C, no frost
- Soil
- Orchid bark only
- Feeding
- Weak orchid feed, monthly
- Growth
- Slow
- Outdoors
- No, indoors only
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in medium to bright, indirect light as soon as it arrives.
- Water every 1 to 2 weeks, letting all the excess drain away.
- If you repot, use orchid bark or a Dendrobium orchid mix, never ordinary potting soil.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Soft, wrinkled canesUsually rotting roots from overwatering. Let the bark dry between waterings and check the pot drains freely.
- Flower buds droppingA sudden change of spot, draughts or dry air. Keep it in one steady spot.
- Yellow, scorched leavesToo much direct sun. Move it back from the window.
Questions
Good to know
What size will I receive?
What size will I receive?
A mini orchid in a 10cm grow pot. It can't be confirmed that it will be in bloom when it arrives. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Is it good for a terrarium?
Is it good for a terrarium?
Yes, an open one. Orchids need moving air, so avoid closed jars where the stems can rot.
How do I get it to flower again?
How do I get it to flower again?
Give it bright, indirect light and a slightly cooler, drier rest in winter. New flowers usually come from the canes.
Packed to arrive alive
4.94 out of 5 from 1114 reviews
We ship living plants across South Africa every week. This is what our customers say when the box arrives.
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