Also known as Brown Parrot Twist
Dendrobium virotii is a species of orchid native to New Caledonia, known for its delicate flowers and epiphytic growth habit.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Provide bright, filtered light, similar to what orchids receive under a greenhouse canopy. Avoid direct midday sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water when the potting mix is almost dry. Ensure good drainage.
Well-draining orchid mix (bark, sphagnum moss, charcoal)
50% intensity
Intermediate
50% intensity
Enjoys daytime temperatures between 20-28°C and nighttime temperatures of 13-18°C for blooming.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season, reducing in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Dendrobium virotii thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly during the cooler, dormant periods, but never let the pseudobulbs completely shrivel. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Pruning is minimal for Dendrobium virotii. Remove any dead, dried, or damaged pseudobulbs or leaves as they appear. Old flower spikes can be trimmed back to the pseudobulb once they have finished blooming.
Propagation is typically done by dividing overgrown clumps during repotting. Separate the pseudobulbs, ensuring each division has at least 2-3 healthy pseudobulbs and some viable roots.
Allow the cut surfaces to dry before repotting.
Repot Dendrobium virotii every 2-3 years or when the potting medium begins to break down. Use a well-draining orchid mix. Repot after flowering or when new root growth is observed, preferably in spring.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Dendrobium Virotii (Dendrobium virotii)
Where Dendrobium Virotii (Dendrobium virotii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Dendrobium |
| Species | Dendrobium virotii |
Similar in genus Dendrobium
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