Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium)

Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) white flower with orange center on hanging orchid plant
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) orchid with white flower clusters hanging from a slender stem

Botanical name: Dendrobium formosum

Common name: Giant-flowered Dendrobium

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Himalayas, Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Epiphyte plantWatering: Epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

Dendrobium formosum has a very large and stately flower that is pure white with contrasting yellow-orange markings in the center of the lip.

Dendrobium 'Dawn Maree' (Den. formosum x Den. cruentum)

Dendrobium 'Frosty Dawn' (Den. 'Dawn Maree' x Den. 'Lime Frost')

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Image gallery: 8 images
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) white flower with orange center on green plant
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) stems with white petals and orange centers on green foliage
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) white yellow flower on a hanging plant, close up.
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) with white flower petals and a gold center.
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) white and orange flower hanging plant close up
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) with star shaped white petals and orange throat on stalks
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) white yellow orange flower close up on green leaves
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) white flower petals with orange centers near green leaves
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) white yellow flower close up, pointed petals, green leaves.
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) white flower with yellow center, atop green leaves on stem.
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) yellow flower plant hanging in a container.
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) yellow flower clusters on stems with green leaves.
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) white flower clusters on stems with long green leaves close up
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) white flower clusters on green stems with long narrow leaves
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) yellow flower close up, clean white petals with red throat
Dendrobium formosum (Giant-flowered Dendrobium) yellow flower with white petals and a deep red throat center


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