Dendrochilum filiforme 'Birthday Present'

Common name: The Golden Chain Orchid clone, The Thread-like Dendrochilum clone

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Distribution: Philippines

Habitat: On trees; 660-2250m

Life form: Epiphytic

Fragrance: Fragrant

Bloom characteristics: Arching, wiry inflorescence is up to 24" long with 120 yellow flowers. Flowers are about .25" across.

Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): June to October; peaks in July

Comments: Dendrochilum filiforme 'Birthday Present'

Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia

1: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2009-1657*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

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