Description
🌸 Dendrobium Visa Peach (Medium-Size Orchid Plant) —
🌿 Plant Type & Origin
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Botanical: Dendrobium hybrid (commonly sold as Visa Peach) — a cultivated orchid cross bred for decorative blooms.
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Type: Warm-climate orchid; epiphytic growth habit (grows on bark/media allowing good air around roots).
🌼 Flowers & Appearance
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Color: Soft peach-to-light coral petals with subtle hints of cream or pink; often a slightly deeper peach center.
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Size & Shape: Flowers typically about 5–7 cm diameter per bloom (medium size) with elegant rounded petals.
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Bloom Habit: Displayed along slender upright canes; can produce multiple blooms per spike for a graceful floral display.
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Fragrance: Mild to lightly sweet scent (varies by environment and hybrid lineage).
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Bloom Duration: Lasting 2–3 weeks per flower under good care.
🌿 Plant Structure
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Size: Medium plant — usually around 30–40 cm tall including the pot (exact size varies).
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Stems / Canes: Upright, cane-like growth with alternate leathery leaves on mature canes.
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Foliage: Glossy deep green leaves along upright stems — adds attractive greenery even when not in bloom.
☀️ Light & Location
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Light: Bright indirect sunlight — avoid harsh midday sun to prevent leaf burn.
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Ideal in a bright window or shaded patio where it gets good light but not direct scorching sun.
💧 Temperature & Humidity
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Temperature: Prefers warm conditions — day: ~25–30 °C; night: ~15–20 °C (77–86 °F / 59–68 °F).
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Humidity: Does best with moderate to high humidity (around 50–70%).
💦 Watering & Soil
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Growing Medium: Use a well-draining orchid mix such as bark, charcoal and perlite — allows air to roots and prevents rot.
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Watering: Keep evenly moist during active growth (spring–summer), let medium dry slightly before watering again. Reduce water in cooler months.
🌱 Feeding & Care
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Fertilizer: A balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) every 2–3 weeks during growth helps stronger leaves and better blooms.
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Air Circulation: Good airflow around the plant and roots is important to prevent fungal issues.
💡 Special Features
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Long-lasting blooms and elegant coloration make it a beautiful indoor ornamental or part of a garden display.
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Suitable for beginners to intermediate growers with basic orchid care understanding.
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Often used as a gift plant due to its graceful blooms and aesthetic appeal.
🪴 Care Summary
| Care Aspect | Recommendation |
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| Light | Bright indirect sun |
| Water | Keep medium moist in growth season, reduce in winter |
| Temperature | Warm days, cooler nights |
| Humidity | Moderate to high |
| Feeding | Balanced orchid fertilizer regularly |
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