Orchid-Dendrobium

Basic Orchid - Dendrobium Flower Information

Common Names
Orchid - Dendrobium

Scientific Name
Genus species Orchid - Dendrobium aggregatum
Family Orchidaceae

History
Since Victorian times, a special meaning has been attached to flowers. The flowers are native to Southeast Asia, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, China, the Philippines and Australia. Their name derives from the Greek word kymbe, meaning "boat," and refers to the blooms' hollowed lips.

Orchid - Dendrobium Flower Meaning
Refinement, beauty

Orchid - Dendrobiums are, also, associated with:

Astrological Flowers
N/A

Birth Month Flower
N/A

Floral Design Qualities For Orchid - Dendrobium

Type Of Use: Flower
Form: Line/Filler
Fragrance: N/A
Line: Straight or Curved
Silhouette: Open/Branched
Blossom Texture: Satin
Stem Size: 12-18"
Blossom Size: 1-2"
Vase Life: 1-3 weeks

Orchid - Dendrobium Design Uses
Cymbidiums are used mostly in corsages and wedding work, but the flowers are versatile and can be incorporated into other designs as well.

Orchid - Dendrobium Flower Colors
Oranges, yellows, yellows/greens, green, red/purples, whites/ivories

Blooming Seasons
Spring, Fall, Winter.

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter