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Orchid- Dendrobium

Botanical Name: Dendrobium spp.

Common Name: Dendrobium Orchid

Pronunciation: den-DRO-bee-um

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Native to Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands

Buying Tips: Purchase sprays that have the majority of the florets developed. Look for turgid flowers that are free of discoloration, spotting and brown tips.

Processing: Unpack immediately. Recut under clean water and process with a Floralife hydration solution according to label directions (Floralife® HydraFlor® 100 or Floralife® Quick Dip 100). Place in a Floralife flower food solution.

Temperature: Dendrobium orchids are chill sensitive and should be stored at temperatures above 55˚ F / 12.8˚ C with 80 - 90% humidity.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Limp, droopy sprays

Can be caused by stem plugging / blockage causing a hydration problem. Recut stems under clean water and use a Floralife® hydration solution followed by a Floralife fresh flower food solution.

Florets are transparent, have dry patches or are discolored

Chilling injury or ethylene gas damage. Store at temperatures above 55˚ F / 12.8˚ C.

Floret abscission (drop)

Treat with EthylBloc Technology