Dendrobium is a genus of mostly epiphytic and lithophytic orchids in the family Orchidaceae.

Dendrobium species are native to tropical and subtropical Asia, many Pacific islands, and Australia.

Major Dendrobium growing areas of India are Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Karnataka.

During the summer plants should be kept fairly wet and may be placed outdoors, hanging under the shade of trees.

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• Order: Orchidales
• Family: Orchidaceae
• Genus: Dendrobium
• Species: nobile

• Flowers are the most economically important part of Dendrobium.

Dendrobium cultivation requires 75% green shade net with 70 - 80% humidity, day temperatures of 21°C - 29°C and night temperatures of 18°C to 21°C is ideal for growing this tropical orchid.

The Dendrobium Orchid requires water once a week in most cases.

One of the more light-tolerant orchids, the Dendrobium can tolerate full morning sun followed by an afternoon of shade.

• The major challenges involve Biotic and Abiotic causes.
• Biotic Causes:
  • Major Pests: Aphids, Caterpillar, Mealy Bugs, Mites, Snails and Slugs.
  • Major Diseases: Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Blight, Gray Mold and Black Rot.
• Abiotic Causes:
  • Bud blast
  • Cold damage
  • Fertilizer burn
  • Heat stress