Description
f DENDROBIUM BURANA JADE (M/SIZE)—a popular orchid hybrid—along with key features and care info you might find useful:
🌿 Plant Overview – Burana Jade Dendrobium Orchid – Live Flowering Plant with Va & similar
Scientific & Hybrid Background:
Dendrobium Burana Jade is a hybrid orchid (epiphytic type) developed from crosses of Dendrobium Bangkok Green and Dendrobium Burana Fancy, registered with the Royal Horticultural Society. It’s known for its showy jade-green flowers and reliable blooming habit.
🌸 Appearance & Flower Characteristics
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Flower Color: Predominantly jade-green to chartreuse petals, often with a soft purple or violet lip. Some variations may show lighter edges or variegated patterns.
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Flower Size: Flowers usually measure around ~5–5.5 cm (2″) in diameter on mature spikes.
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Inflorescence: Upright racemes (clusters) of 10–20 flowers on flowering stems up to ~40 cm long. Mature plants can produce multiple spikes, creating a dramatic floral display.
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Foliage: Typical lanceolate leaves on upright canes; some plants may be offered with variegated foliage in special cultivars.
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Fragrance: Generally little to no scent, though some owners report a very faint pleasant fragrance when close to the flower.
🌱 Growth & Care Basics
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Plant Size (M/Medium): Medium size orchids typically have established canes and roots, often suitable for blooming soon with proper care.
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Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; avoid harsh midday sun. – Bright morning or filtered light is ideal.
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Watering: Water moderately, letting the media dry slightly between waterings; avoid waterlogging.
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Potting Media: Use a well-draining orchid mix (fir bark, charcoal, perlite).
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Humidity: Appreciates moderate to high humidity (≈50–70 %).
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Temperature: Thrives in warm to intermediate conditions (roughly 18–27 °C).
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Feeding: Light feeding with a balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth encourages flowering.
🌼 Flowering Habit
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Burana Jade can bloom once or multiple times a year if healthy and well cared for.
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Flowers can persist for several weeks, creating a long-lasting display.
📌 Why Grow It?
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Striking and unusual flower colors that stand out in collections.
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Relatively easy to care for, suitable for both beginners and experienced growers.
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Makes a great gift plant or indoor display addition.
🌿 Related Hybrids You May Also See
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Dendrobium burana jade x lasianthera Plant – Jade hybrid with dramatic petal/lip contrasts.
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Dendrobium 4 Burana Jade – Another variety of Burana Jade type orchid.
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Buy Dendrobium Aridang Green x Burana Jade – Blooming Size H – Cross with Aridang Green for unique coloration.
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Dendrobium Imelda x Burana Jade Premium – Premium cross with elegant multi-colored blooms.
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