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Image of Dendrobium Parishii plant at Google
Dendrobium Parishii is one of the species of the genus Dendrobium that belongs to the family of orchids. This genus was established by Olof Swartz in 1799. It comprises of about 1,200 species. They are found throughout much of south, east and Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Borneo, Australia, New Guinea, Solomon Islands and New Zealand.
Overview of the species Parishii
- These species are commonly known as Parish’s Dendrobium and in Thailand – Ueang man khrang – Ueang attakrit – Ueang inthakrit – Ueang khrang – In China Zi Ban Shi Hu.
- These species are found in Hainan China, Assam, Bangladesh, Eastern Himalayas, Myanamar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
- They are found in broadleaf, evergreen, lowland forests and primary montane forests.
- They are found at an altitude of 250 to 1700 meters.
- These are a small to medium sized, warm to cool growing epiphyte.
- Their stems are erect or down bent and yellowish in color.
- These species usually flower from February through August with a peak season of May and June.
- They are borne on a short, 2 to 3 flowered raceme.
Growing/Caring conditions for Parishii
- Select a location which receives natural sunlight.
- Care should be taken that the location is not too hot.
- Indirect light is preferred in summer.
- Plant the orchid in the location.
- Water the orchid well.
- Care should be taken, not to overwater the orchid.
- Keep the orchid moist.
- Plant blooms in the fall to spring.
- Repotting annually is better for some orchids.
- Plant the orchid in a potting mix of mulch for tropical plants.
- Fertilize the orchid with plant food that is specific for orchids.
- Control the way roots get their oxygen because it is an important factor when they grow.
- This plant needs rich and fertile soil.
- This plant needs well draining soil.
- Add tree fern fibers (for small plants), several pieces of coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss for draining.
- Dead growth and branches should be removed.
The following fungal and bacterial infections are known to attack the plant.
- Leaf spot is caused by Colletotrichum and Gleosporium
- Leaf blight – caused by Pythium
- Collar blocth – caused by Penicilium thomii
- Collar rot – caused by Sclerotium
- Orchid wilt – caused by Sclerotium rolfsli
To avoid the above, fungicides like Captan, Dithane, Agrosan and Ceresan are very effective.
- More than 32 diseases are known to occur on orchids with the most common are Cymbidium mosaic virus.
- All infected plants should be isolated to prevent spreading of the disease for avoiding.
- The most commonly reported insects pests on orchids are thrips, aphids, spidermite, soft scale, mealy bugs, orchid weevil, snail and slugs.
- They feed on tender young shoot, suck the sap and damage the young bud and shoot and also act as the carrier of different diseases.
- These can be controlled by effective insecticides like Parathion, Malathion, BHC, Aldrin, Dieldrin, etc. Metaldehyde has proved to be very effective in killing slugs and snails.
Image of Oncidium plant at Google
Oncidium is a genus of orchids belonging to the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Oncidium is abbreviated as Onc. in the horticultural trade. This genus comprises of about 330 species of orchids from the subtribe Oncidiinae.
This genus is considered a complex and a difficult one. This genus was first described by Olof Swartz in 1800. The name is derived from the Greek word “onkos” which means “swelling” and which refers to the callus at the lower lip. The species of this genus are epiphytes and lithophytes or terrestrials too. They are spread from northern Mexico, the Caribbean, and some parts of South Florida to South America.
Some species are:
- Oncidium aberrans (Brazil – Paraná).
- Oncidium abortivum (N. Venezuela to Ecuador).
- Oncidium abruptum (Colombia to Ecuador).
- Oncidium acinaceum (Ecuador to Peru).
- Oncidium acrochordonia (Colombia).
- Oncidium adelaidae (Colombia).
- Oncidium advena (N. Venezuela).
- Oncidium albini (Brazil – Paraná).
- Oncidium alcicorne (Colombia).
- Oncidium allenii (Panama).
- Oncidium aloisii (Ecuador).
- Oncidium altissimum : “Wydler’s Dancing-lady Orchid” (Jamaica).
- Oncidium amabile (Brazil).
- Oncidium amictum (SE. Brazil).
- Oncidium amoenum (Mexico).
- Oncidium ampliatumLindl. (Panama) (Now a synonym of the accepted name Chelyorchis ampliata (Lindl.) Dressler & N.H.Williams in G.A.Romero & G.Carnevali, 2000).
- Oncidium andradeanum (Ecuador to Peru).
- Oncidium andreae (Colombia).
- Oncidium andreanum (SW. Mexico).
- Oncidium angustisegmentum (Peru).
- Oncidium × ann-hadderae (O. haitiense × O. variegatum) (Dominican Republic).
- Oncidium anomalum (Colombia).
Growing/Caring conditions for Oncidium
- Select a location which receives natural sunlight.
- Care should be taken that the location is not too hot.
- Indirect light is preferred in summer.
- Plant the orchid in the location.
- Water the orchid well.
- Care should be taken, not to overwater the orchid.
- Keep the orchid moist.
- Plant blooms in the fall to spring.
- Repotting annually is better for some orchids.
- Plant the orchid in a potting mix of mulch for tropical plants.
- Fertilize the orchid with plant food that is specific for orchids.
- Control the way roots get their oxygen because it is an important factor when they grow.
- This plant needs rich and fertile soil.
- This plant needs well draining soil.
- Add tree fern fibers (for small plants), several pieces of coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss for draining.
- Dead growth and branches should be removed.
The following fungal and bacterial infections are known to attack the plant.
- Leaf spot is caused by Colletotrichum and Gleosporium
- Leaf blight – caused by Pythium
- Collar blocth – caused by Penicilium thomii
- Collar rot – caused by Sclerotium
- Orchid wilt – caused by Sclerotium rolfsli
To avoid the above, fungicides like Captan, Dithane, Agrosan and Ceresan are very effective.
- More than 32 diseases are known to occur on orchids with the most common are Cymbidium mosaic virus.
- All infected plants should be isolated to prevent spreading of the disease for avoiding.
- The most commonly reported insects pests on orchids are thrips, aphids, spidermite, soft scale, mealy bugs, orchid weevil, snail and slugs.
- They feed on tender young shoot, suck the sap and damage the young bud and shoot and also act as the carrier of different diseases.
- These can be controlled by effective insecticides like Parathion, Malathion, BHC, Aldrin, Dieldrin, etc. Metaldehyde has proved to be very effective in killing slugs and snails.
Image of Miltassia plant at Google
Miltassia, is abbreviated Mtssa. in the horticultural trade. This is the nothogenus for intergeneric hybrids between the orchid genera Brassia and Miltonia (Brs. x Milt.). The flowers are Pink, white, brown in color.
These flowers are unusual and spider like and easy to rebloom.
Make sure evening temperatures are over 55?F.
Growing/Caring conditions for Miltassia
- Select a location which receives natural sunlight.
- Care should be taken that the location is not too hot.
- Indirect light is preferred in summer.
- Plant the orchid in the location.
- Water the orchid well.
- Care should be taken, not to overwater the orchid.
- Keep the orchid moist.
- Plant blooms in the fall to spring.
- Repotting annually is better for some orchids.
- Plant the orchid in a potting mix of mulch for tropical plants.
- Fertilize the orchid with plant food that is specific for orchids.
- Control the way roots get their oxygen because it is an important factor when they grow.
- This plant needs rich and fertile soil.
- This plant needs well draining soil.
- Add tree fern fibers (for small plants), several pieces of coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss for draining.
- Dead growth and branches should be removed.
The following fungal and bacterial infections are known to attack the plant.
- Leaf spot is caused by Colletotrichum and Gleosporium.
- Leaf blight – caused by Pythium.
- Collar blocth – caused by Penicilium thomii.
- Collar rot – caused by Sclerotium.
- Orchid wilt – caused by Sclerotium rolfsli.
To avoid the above, fungicides like Captan, Dithane, Agrosan and Ceresan are very effective.
- More than 32 diseases are known to occur on orchids with the most common are Cymbidium mosaic virus.
- All infected plants should be isolated to prevent spreading of the disease for avoiding.
- The most commonly reported insects pests on orchids are thrips, aphids, spidermite, soft scale, mealy bugs, orchid weevil, snail and slugs.
- They feed on tender young shoot, suck the sap and damage the young bud and shoot and also act as the carrier of different diseases.
- These can be controlled by effective insecticides like Parathion, Malathion, BHC, Aldrin, Dieldrin, etc. Metaldehyde has proved to be very effective in killing slugs and snails.
Image of Colmanara plant at Google
Colmanara, is abbreviated as Colm. in the horticultural trade. This is the nothogenus comprising intergeneric hybrids between the orchid genera Miltonia, Odontoglossum and Oncidium (Milt. x Odm. x Onc.).
Colmanara hybrids will produce flower spikes two or three times a year. These flowers have a very long inflorescence. They are covered with many blooms as they produce new growth. The size is dependent on the hybrid. Some can go over 40 blooms per spike. They are yellow, burgundy, mahogany with bars and stripes, and solid in colors.
Growing/Caring conditions for Colmanara
- Select a location which receives natural sunlight.
- Care should be taken that the location is not too hot.
- Indirect light is preferred in summer.
- Plant the orchid in the location.
- Water the orchid well.
- Care should be taken, not to overwater the orchid.
- Keep the orchid moist.
- Plant blooms in the fall to spring.
- Repotting annually is better for some orchids.
- Plant the orchid in a potting mix of mulch for tropical plants.
- Fertilize the orchid with plant food that is specific for orchids.
- Control the way roots get their oxygen because it is an important factor when they grow.
- This plant needs rich and fertile soil.
- This plant needs well draining soil.
- Add tree fern fibers (for small plants), several pieces of coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss for draining.
- Dead growth and branches should be removed.
The following fungal and bacterial infections are known to attack the plant.
- Leaf spot is caused by Colletotrichum and Gleosporium.
- Leaf blight – caused by Pythium.
- Collar blocth – caused by Penicilium thomii.
- Collar rot – caused by Sclerotium.
- Orchid wilt – caused by Sclerotium rolfsli.
To avoid the above, fungicides like Captan, Dithane, Agrosan and Ceresan are very effective.
- More than 32 diseases are known to occur on orchids with the most common are Cymbidium mosaic virus.
- All infected plants should be isolated to prevent spreading of the disease for avoiding.
- The most commonly reported insects pests on orchids are thrips, aphids, spidermite, soft scale, mealy bugs, orchid weevil, snail and slugs.
- They feed on tender young shoot, suck the sap and damage the young bud and shoot and also act as the carrier of different diseases.
- These can be controlled by effective insecticides like Parathion, Malathion, BHC, Aldrin, Dieldrin, etc. Metaldehyde has proved to be very effective in killing slugs and snails.
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