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Dendrobium bigibbum (Cooktown Orchid) is a medium to large, hot growing, epiphytic or lithophytic orchid bearing long, green or reddish-purple stems, 4 ft. (120 cm), with 3 to 12 egg-shaped leaves, 3-6 in. long (8-15 cm). Blooming usually from spring to mid-summer, long-lasting flowers, up to 3 in. across (7 cm), held in arching racemes of 2-20 blossoms, are borne near the apex of the leafy or leafless canes. Pinkish-mauve to lavender, purple, and sometimes almost white, they feature wide, overlapping inner and outer flakes and darker-colored lips. They bloom for about 4 weeks. Native to Australia and southern New Guinea, Dendrobium bigibbum can be found growing in semi-deciduous forests on the branches of trees or on the rocks up to about 1640 ft. (500 m) of altitude. The climate is seasonal, rainy during the summer, and dry during the winter. It is a very variable species that stands between the most popular orchids for its ease of cultivation. This species is the floral emblem of Queensland and grows in semi-arid areas.
Hardiness |
11 - 12 |
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Plant Type | Orchids |
Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
Genus | Dendrobium |
Common names | Cooktown Orchid, Orchid |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height |
1' - 4' (30cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | High |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Australia |
Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
Hardiness |
11 - 12 |
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Plant Type | Orchids |
Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
Genus | Dendrobium |
Common names | Cooktown Orchid, Orchid |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height |
1' - 4' (30cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | High |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Australia |
Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
How many Dendrobium bigibbum (Cooktown Orchid) do I need for my garden?
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