intermediatecommonDendrobium
Honohono Orchid
Dendrobium anosmum
Long pendulous canes drip with fragrant lavender flowers in spring.
Bloomslavenderpink
Sign in to addWaterhigh
Heavy water in growth, dry in winter
Lighthigh
Bright light
Foodhigh
Heavy feeding in summer
Temp
60-90°F
Humidity
50-70%
Origin
SE Asia, Philippines
Special care:Strict dry winter rest triggers bloom
About Honohono Orchid
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Care guide
Potting medium
Tight pot with fine-to-medium bark; many growers mount on cork slabs.
Repotting
Every 2–3 years; they bloom best slightly pot-bound.
Bloom season
Spring after a cool, dry winter rest.
Bloom longevity
3–6 weeks; sprays can be very showy.
Growth habit
Sympodial, with tall cane-like pseudobulbs.
Propagation
Keikis form on old canes; remove with roots and pot up.
Pests & prevention
Aphids on new growth, scale on canes.
Signs of trouble
- ●No blooms → skipped the winter rest (cool + dry Nov–Feb)
- ●Leaf drop on bare canes → normal for deciduous types
- ●Black spots on canes → fungal; improve airflow
Grower's tips
- ★Do not cut leafless canes — they store energy and may bloom again.
- ★Withhold fertilizer Nov–Feb to trigger bloom.
