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Dendrochilum wenzelii is a species in the Dendrochilum genus. It is named after Wenzel a Orchid Collector in the Philippines early 1900's.
Description[]
The plant blooms from winter to summer with pendant inflorescence and many 1 cm fragrant flowers.
Distribution[]
Dendrochilum wenzelii is found in the Philippines in forest from 500 to 1000. Plant is found in warm areas with partial shade.
Culture[]

Flower close up
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.
Variants[]
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Dendrochilum wenzelii variant | Sepals and petals are yellow. Lip is yellow. |
Naming[]
Common Name: Wenzel's Dendrochilum
Synonyms[]
- Acoridium wenzelii (Ames) Ames 1922