Orchid Dendrobium

Dendrobium bigibbum, also called the Cooktown Orchid, is a flowering orchid that produces long-lasting blooms from spring through mid-summer. The flowers are typically found in shades of pink, lavender, purple, and creamy white.

Dendrobium bigibbum grows best in bright, indirect light with good air circulation. It can be mounted on bark, trunks, or fern fibre, or grown in a small pot using a well-draining orchid mix, as regular potting soil can cause the roots to rot. Keep the growing medium evenly moist during the active growing season, fertilize regularly, and maintain high humidity around 70–75%. After flowering, reduce watering and humidity to give the plant a drier rest period before growth resumes in spring.