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Chain orchid
Plant of the week
Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday February 28, 2010

Common name: Chain orchid

Light: Part sun

Height: 8-10 in.

Spread: 6-8 in.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10

Origin: Philippines


One hundred twenty species are included in the genus Dendrochilum. These miniature orchids are often seen in conservatory orchid collections and grown by hobbyists with extensive collections. The fragrant Chain orchid (Dendrochilum cobbianum) produces many very small star-shaped white flowers with a yellow lip on a pendent flower spike. Spikes emerge from new growth, unlike most orchids that flower on mature growths. The clump-forming plant consists of short and narrow elongated pseudobulbs, each having a single narrow leathery leaf. A healthy plant will be yellowish-green in color; a sign the plant has received ample light for optimum flower production. Chain orchids show diversity within the orchid family in the “Orchid Forest” at Franklin Park Conservatory through February 28th.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory
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