‘Sunkiss' is an amazing clone from Sheng Yi Orchid Nursery (Taiwan). This clone won Best Dendrobium at the 2019 Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS). The cascading waterfall of orange flowers that fully covered the mount and canes was a showstopper. The hybrid is very unusual in its growth habit and eye-catching color.
It produces 12—15 inch long slender canes bearing dozens of clusters, each containing up to 4 orange flowers with a sweet honey fragrance, in late February to March. It blooms on old canes and on newly matured canes. The plant is deciduous so do not be alarmed when leaves start turning yellow in the fall and drop in the winter. Because of its long, pendant canes, it is best grown mounted or in a hanging basket. It needs warm conditions through the summer growing season, but a cooler and drier winter rest for best blooms in spring. Water and fertilize regularly during active growth. The plant can tolerate heat and cold, from 40° F min. to 95° F max., favoring cool to intermediate. Can be grown outdoors year round in areas where summers are hot and winters are mild and frost free. This plant is an easy grower and ideal for beginners. Highly recommended.
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