Dendrobium Thyrsiflorum – How to Care and Bloom

Today, let’s talk about Dendrobium thyrsiflorum.

This is an epiphytic orchid native to several Asian countries such as:

1. Vietnam
2. China
3. Thailand
4. Myanmar
5. Laos
6. Himalayas
7. India

They thrive in humid forests at altitudes ranging from 1200 to 2000 meters (3937 to 6562 feet).

Continue reading this article to learn more about this species of dendrobium.

How to Care for Dendrobium Thyrsiflorum

This plant is considered easy to cultivate.

To grow it, you’ll need to provide:

1. Temperature: It prefers warmer environments.
2. Light: It enjoys plenty of sunlight. To know the ideal conditions, check the article on orchid leaf spots.
3. Potting mix: It requires good drainage; some options include gravel, pine bark, charcoal, etc.
4. Watering: To learn how and when to water, see the article how to care for orchids. Essentially, this orchid should be watered more frequently in warmer periods, and if possible, reduce watering a bit when the flower stems appear.
5. Planting: Place it on tree trunks or in decorative pots.
6. Ventilation: Good airflow is necessary for its flowering.
7. How to propagate: First, remove your orchid from the pot, then remove its potting mix and divide the orchid. Afterward, trim excess roots (minimally) and replant it.

Follow these tips, and you’ll achieve great results with your thyrsiflorum.

Characteristics

This is a medium-sized orchid, with an average height of 60 centimeters (23.6 inches).

Dendrobium thyrsiflorum has approximately 3 to 5 leaves on each stem.

Each leaf is about 12 centimeters long (4.7 inches).

A curiosity is that its leaf has the same size as dendrobium amabile.

Moreover, it blooms very early, at 3 years old.

Flowering and Flowers

Now let’s talk more about this plant’s flowering.

Its flowering occurs in late spring and early summer.

One of its main characteristics during this period is its number of flowers.

A mature dendrobium thyrsiflorum produces 30 to 50 fragrant flowers.

These flowers are between 5 to 10 centimeters (2 to 3.9 inches) and cluster together, forming beautiful bunches.

They are white with a yellowish center and last for 5 to 7 days.

NOTE: Many believe there is a species with pink flowers, but this was a confusion with dendrobium nobile.

Conclusion

Dendrobium thyrsiflorum is a very interesting orchid and deserves great attention for its beauty.

Besides being easy to cultivate, it is also very beautiful.

Now it’s your turn, leave your comment, tell us what you think of this guide, and let us know if you have an orchid of this species.