Water
Water thoroughly when the potting mix is nearly dry. Reduce watering significantly during the winter dormant period to encourage flowering. Ensure good air circulation to prevent root rot.
Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water.
Also known as Hooded Dendrobium
Hooded Orchid (Dendrobium aphyllum) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia, known for its cascading stems and delicate, fragrant pink flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow potting mix to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Orchid potting mix (bark, perlite, moss)
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers intermediate temperatures: 18-24°C during the day and 13-16°C at night.
Indoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth, 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 |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting mix is nearly dry. Reduce watering significantly during the winter dormant period to encourage flowering. Ensure good air circulation to prevent root rot.
Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water.
Remove dead, dried, or damaged pseudobulbs and leaves at any time. After flowering, trim away spent flower spikes to redirect the plant's energy. Pruning is generally minimal for this species.
Propagate by division. When the plant becomes overcrowded and has multiple pseudobulbs, carefully divide it into smaller sections, ensuring each section has at least two to three pseudobulbs and healthy roots.
Allow cuts to dry before repotting.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium breaks down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark or charcoal. Repot after flowering, as new root growth begins.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Hooded Orchid (Dendrobium aphyllum)
Where Hooded Orchid (Dendrobium aphyllum) 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 aphyllum |
Similar in genus Dendrobium
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