Dendrobium senile

Dendrobium senile Dendrobium senile, also known as The White-Haired Dendrobium or Old Man Orchid,** is a unique species within the Dendrobium genus. It was first described in 1865 by botanists C.S.P. Parish and Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach. Dendrobium senile is native to Southeast Asia, specifically found in Laos, the Tenasserim region of Myanmar, and both the Ranong area on the Thai peninsula and northern and eastern Thailand. These orchids thrive at altitudes of 500 to 1200 meters above sea level. Dendrobium senile: Care and GrowthThis miniature, epiphytic orchid prefers warm to cool environments and typically grows to a size of 9-22 cm. It features semi-upright to reclining, hairy pseudobulbs that resemble succulent plants, ranging from 5 to 15 cm in length. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, alternate, and semi-deciduous, measuring 4-5 cm in length. Each plant typically has 2 to 6 leaves. Flowering and FragranceThe White-Haired Dendrobium blooms during spring and summer. It produces