Dendrobium orchids

Indonesia, which consists of islands that stretches in a vast equatorial area of more than 8,000,000 square miles, grew by more than 6,000 species of orchid species and more than 200 species have commercial value. Dendrobium is the largest amount that grows in hot areas, growing Eastern Indonesian area, and is the main-stem cut orchid flowers Dendrobium species. And has many Dendrobium hybrids which have been produced and registered at the Sander's List (Santoso S, 1988).

Dendrobium orchids, including plants that have different growth speeds with other ornamental plants. Growth habitat was growing attached to trees, and grow on the soil surface, some are living in the bush. Dendrobium orchid plant growth, both vegetative (growing shoots, leaves, stems and roots) and generative growth (Primordia growth or flower buds, fruits and seeds) is not only determined by genetic factors, but also by climatic factors and maintenance factors (Widiastoety, 2007 ). Dendrobium orchids are unique, can be seen from the orchid Dendrobium Sonia Bom Bom is a tongue more than usual. Large flowers in white mixed with bright pink rimmed exuded matchless. Dozens lined up bud which stalk in the chain adds beauty. Dendrobium in pemeliharannya relatively easy, so that ordinary people are not difficult to enjoy the charm. This orchid flowering diligent, and flowers that bloom in pots can last up to 30 days. All the qualities that make orchid Dendrobium not easily replaced by other crops. Moreover, all the advantages that can be obtained with reasonable prices (trubus, 2005).

Dendrobium Anggek beauty can be enjoyed in many ways is not just in the pot but also stuck in a tree because of epiphytes. Similar to the habitat of several Dendrobium regulated tree lined dead logs. Orchid arranged so that the unique appearance on the sidelines of a solitary wood that supported the iron. Beauty Dendrobium more pronounced when arranged in the park, such views are often used as orchid exhibitions nationally and internationally. Use orchid Dendrobium not limited to only the figure of the plant, utilization as well as cut flowers so popular (Poster, 2005).

Various types of Dendrobium orchids in great demand by the public, because it produces beautiful flowers and gorgeous colors. Besides, the crown is not easy to fall off the interest, compared with other orchid species.

Dendrobium flower forms have shaped sepal or nearly resembles a triangle match, essentially united with foot monument to form a spur. Petal usually thinner than sepal and her lips parted. Dendrobium is the second largest orchid species found after Bulbophylum continent of Asia and Pacific, and other types of orchids are the second favorite after Cattleya. Grow epiphytic, sympodial and stem bulp with various sizes.In addition to beautiful flowers, this plant also has several advantages than usual orchids. Easier maintenance, durability flowers longer (3-6 months), and can produce a new hybrid variety of unique and rare. (Ariyadi Arief 2007).

Dendrobium grows wild in many tropical regions such as Asia and in limited numbers found in the southern United States and British colonies. Dendrobium in found in all of the farthest north of Japan to the farthest south of Tazmania and New Zealand's south side. East to the west of Tahiti and to the west of India. In this area they are found from the top edge of the highest mountain disebagian tree to the branches of trees hanging down. (Lavarack 2000)
Orchids relatives grew began in lowland Borneo, to the foot of the Himalayas at the altitude of 3800 meters above sea level. Dendrobium orchid habitats found in the coral beaches, soil, rocks or ride in the trees like mangroves, coconut, and rubber, so-called epiphytes plants. Endrobium orchids in Indonesia are often found in the woods around Java, Kalimantan, Sumatra, Irian Jaya, Maluku and Nusa Tenggara. Some species are widely spread, including spread anosmum Dendrobium in India to Papua, erosum growing Dendrobium from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua to Vanuatu, Dendrobium crumenatum found in Myanmar to Papua. Other types of stuartii Dendrobium, Dendrobium scundum, and Dendrobium macrophyllum (Trubus, 2005).

Dendrobium grows wild in many tropical regions such as Asia and in limited numbers found in the southern United States and British colonies. Dendrobium in found in all of the farthest north of Japan to the farthest south of Tazmania and New Zealand's south side. East to the west of Tahiti and to the west of India. In this area they are found from the top edge of the highest mountain disebagian tree to the branches of trees hanging down. (Lavarack 2000)
Orchids relatives grew began in lowland Borneo, to the foot of the Himalayas at the altitude of 3800 meters above sea level. Dendrobium orchid habitats found in the coral beaches, soil, rocks or ride in the trees like mangroves, coconut, and rubber, so-called epiphytes plants. Endrobium orchids in Indonesia are often found in the woods around Java, Kalimantan, Sumatra, Irian Jaya, Maluku and Nusa Tenggara. Some species are widely spread, including spread anosmum Dendrobium in India to Papua, erosum growing Dendrobium from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua to Vanuatu, Dendrobium crumenatum found in Myanmar to Papua. Other types of stuartii Dendrobium, Dendrobium scundum, and Dendrobium macrophyllum (Trubus, 2005).




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