A display of dendrobiums

Dendrobium hodgkinsonii

In my final installment featuring orchid photos from the US Botanic Garden in DC, I am exploring the variety of dendrobium species and hybrids that were on display during my visits.  These orchids are some of my favorite genera, though I'll admit that I've had very limited luck growing them myself.  

Dendrobium hodgkinsonii closeup

Dendrobium catenatum

Dendrobium catenatum

Dendrobium ceraula older bloom

Dendrobium ceraula new blossom

This Dendrobium ceraula was one of the bluer orchids I've ever seen in the Dendrobium genus.  The newest blossoms come out with a lovely cerulean hue, which fades to pink as the blossoms age.

Dendrobium Genting Royal

dendrobium haleahi butterfly x00006 x dendrobium jaqueline thomas 

dendrobium haleahi butterfly x00006 x dendrobium jaqueline thomas 

Dendrobium Jaqueline Thomas Uniwai Prince

Dendrobium pseudolamellatum

 Dendrobium pseudolamellatum is a tiny flower.  The species is an epiphyte native to Borneo.

Dendrobium pseudolamellatum whole plant view

Dendrobium spectabile closeup

Dendrobium spectabile is one of my favorite orchid species.  I love its giant twisted flowers, that look like something out of an alien movie, and defy my attempts to capture them in focus in my photographs.  This orchid truly has to be seen in person to make sense.

Dendrobium spectabile whole plant view