Dendrobiums make excellent houseplants. These orchids require cooler growing conditions and a less humid environment than the popular moth orchid, Phalaenopsis.
Dendrobium 'Stardust Firebird' is a compact orchid, bearing brilliant orange flowers with a flat, crimson-striped lip, from April to May.
The winter dormancy of dendrobiums is longer that that of their 'cousins' Phalaenopsis. For best results, reduce watering in autumn, and move plants to a bright windowsill, conservatory or porch, where they can remain cool and dry until spring. Then, when temperatures start to increase again, increase watering and bring them indoors.
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Dendrobium ‘Stardust firebird’ and wildlife
Dendrobium ‘Stardust firebird’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dendrobium ‘Stardust firebird’ poisonous?
Dendrobium ‘Stardust firebird’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Dendrobium 'Stardust Firebird'
