| Golden Arch Dendrobium |
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| File size | 118208 |
| Original date | 5/3/08 12:56 PM |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 5.4mm |
| Exposure time | 1/119s |
| Aperture | 2.8 |
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| Metering Mode | Partial |
| Camera make | NIKON |
| Camera model | E3700 |
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Botanical name: Dendrobium chrysotoxum Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Synonyms: Dendrobium suavissimum
Synonyms: Dendrobium suavissimum
Golden Arch Dendrobium is a stunningly beautiful orchid native to North-East
India. It first appeared in England in 1858. The plant is adored for it
arching spikes of 4 cm waxy, bright orange fragrant flowers, with fringed lip.
The goldish, spindle-shaped pseudobulbs are grooved lengthwise . They are
ended by 2 or 3 extended oval tough leaves. The flower stalk grows
out of the apex of the pseudobulb and is covered with up to 20 flowers. The
flowers are yellow,the lip orange-and-yellow with a frilly edge.
A very showy species that will develop into large multiflowered
clumps, a pot or basket is needed, with lots of water and fertiliser when in
active growth and a dryer rest after flowering. This can
be a difficult species for growers in warm climates because it requires bright
light for satisfactory growth and flower production but prefers intermediate
temperatures.
| Identification credit: Tabish | Photographed in Imphal, Manipur |
• Is this flower misidentified? If yes,