Dendrobium moniliforme is native to Japan, Korea, China, the Himalayas, and northern Indochina. It is found at elevations of 800 to 3000 meters.
The clone ‘Sakura’ means Cherry Blossom桜. This is a nice pink form of the species with excellent flower production. It is a robust grower, extremely hardy with weather tolerance and can take hot temperatures in summer and cold temperatures down to freezing (if kept dry). It can be grown in a pot (planted snugly) or mounted. Can be grown under lights or on a windowsill. Water and fertilize regularly during active growth. It can be grown outdoors year round in areas where winters are mild and frost free. In order to bloom well, it needs a drier, cooler and brighter conditions in winter similar to the Nobile type Dendrobiums. It tends to form keiki instead of buds if kept too warm during winter. Resume regular watering and fertilizer once buds open. It is not uncommon for this species to flower again in late summer to early fall on older canes.
It is normal for the leaves to turn yellow and drop during fall. Buds will form in January or February. Crystalline white flowers are borne on leafless canes. The flowers are sweetly fragrant. Do cut the canes after flowering as it can bloom again next year. This is the perfect plant for growers with limited space. Den. moniliforme 'Sakura' is seldom seen in the marketplace in USA. The different clones of Den. moniliforme are highly collectible. Check out our other clone with variegated leaves Den. moniliforme ‘Ginsetsu’ 銀雪(Item #MC2242).