Dendrobium tortile

Dendrobium tortile is an elegant deciduous orchid named for the gently twisted form of its flowers. Pale lavender-to-white segments surround a warm yellow-orange lip, creating a graceful, softly colored display along mature, often leafless canes.

Care Guide

• Light: Provide bright, filtered light, with gentle morning sun if available. Strong light during active growth helps mature the canes and supports flowering.
• Water: Water generously while new growth and roots are developing, allowing the medium to approach dryness between waterings. After the canes mature and leaves begin to fall, reduce watering for a cooler, drier rest.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate to high humidity with good air circulation, including during the resting period.
• Temperature: Grow in intermediate conditions during active growth, followed by cooler nights as the canes mature.
• Growing medium: Use a coarse, fast-draining orchid mix in a basket or suspended pot that allows the canes room to arch naturally. Repot when new roots begin to emerge.

With vigorous seasonal growth followed by a distinct cool, dry rest, Dendrobium tortile can reward the grower with an airy display of beautifully twisted, pastel-toned flowers.