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Dendrobium vexillarius blue wild capsule #1709(this seed pod was on an imported plant) (approximately 25 seedlings per flask). This species needs specialized conditions and can be difficult to get out of flask. It is not recommended for beginners.

The Species: It grows at elevations ranging from 3650 to 13,200 ft in New Guinea, New Ireland and the Moluccas. It is most often found at elevations between 6550 to 11,150 ft. It grows as an epiphyte and occassionally a terrestrial in moss in bright light with cool temperatures. At the lower elevations of its range it grows at the tips of horizontal tree branches. At the higher elevations it will grow on the surface of the ground in a deep layer of peat, humus, and moss. The blue color form tends to be a taller plant that the other color forms.

Culture: I grow this species with 50F nights, even moisture, regular fertilizer in moderately bright light. Like most plants from New Guinea, good water quality is essential. I use 1/4 strength fertilizer at almost every watering (lower in the winter) because I have RO water, but it may do better with a bit more dilute fertilizer. I do best with this species mounted on wood or cork (with high humidity) or potted in sphagnum moss in a terra cotta pot, but many people also grow it successfully in a fine bark mix. If you can't keep the night temperatures down, it does not thrive.

The seed for this flask is from a seed pod that was on an imported plant and I don't have an image of that flower. This would be a close approximation of the color. The blue clones tend to be taller plants than the orange and red forms.