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Dendrochilum glumaceum is a species in the Dendrochilum genus.
Description[]
The plant blooms from spring to fall with many 1.25 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing on tree trunks and rocks in the Philippines at elevations of 500 to 2300 meters
Culture[]
Plant can be grown from cool to warm areas with medium to bright light. Pot with fine bark and perlite or sphagnum moss. Plant prefers dry periods between watering. Reduce watering during the winter. Water about once a week.
Naming[]
Common Name: The Husk-Like Dendrochilum
Synonyms[]
- Acoridium glumaceum [Lindley]Rolfe 1881
- Dendrochilum glumaceum var validum [Rolfe] Pfitz. 1907
- Platyclinis glumacea Benth. ex Hemsl. 1881