Dendrobium Burana jade seedling plant

Description

🌿 Dendrobium Burana Jade (Seedling Plant) –

Dendrobium Burana Jade is a beautiful hybrid orchid developed by breeder P. Buranaraktham in 1996 from a cross of Dendrobium Bangkok Green × Dendrobium Burana Fancy.

🌱 Plant Type (Seedling Stage)

• Young, non-flowering orchid plant
• Usually 6–12 months old depending on size
• Requires proper care to reach blooming stage (typically 1.5–2.5 years)

🌸 Flower Characteristics (When Mature)

• Color: Unique jade-green to light green flowers with a contrasting purple lip
• Size: Around 5–5.5 cm diameter
• Spike Length: Up to 30–40 cm
• Flowers per Spike: 10–20 blooms
• Blooming Habit: Multiple spikes on mature plants (up to 6–8 spikes)
• Flower Longevity: Long-lasting blooms
• Season: Can bloom multiple times a year in good conditions

🌿 Plant Growth Habit

• Type: Epiphytic orchid (grows on trees, not soil)
• Growth Form: Cane-type Dendrobium (upright pseudobulbs)
• Plant Height: Can reach up to 80–100 cm when mature
• Leaves: Narrow, green leaves along cane stems

🌞 Growing Requirements

☀️ Light

• Bright indirect light
• Tolerates mild morning sun
• Avoid harsh afternoon sunlight

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal Day: 24–30°C
• Ideal Night: 16–20°C
• Prefers warm tropical conditions

💧 Watering

• Water when medium dries out
• Keep slightly moist but never soggy
• Reduce watering in winter

💦 Humidity

• Ideal: 50–70%
• Good air circulation required

🪴 Potting Medium

• Well-draining mix: bark + charcoal + perlite
• Repot every 2–3 years

🌱 Fertilizer

• Balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20)
• Every 1–2 weeks during active growth

🌼 Special Features

• Rare and attractive green-colored orchid
• Excellent for cut flowers and decorative display
• Easy to grow hybrid (good for beginners)
• Compact seedlings adapt well to pots

⚠️ Seedling Care Tips

• Keep in semi-shade until established
• Avoid overwatering (main cause of failure)
• Do not expect flowering immediately
• Support healthy root development first

🌿 Summary

Dendrobium Burana Jade seedlings are high-value hybrid orchids that develop into stunning flowering plants with jade-green blooms and purple lips. With proper care, they grow into vigorous, multi-spike flowering orchids suitable for both hobbyists and commercial growers.