Hyacinth-orchid (Dipodium)

Hyacinth-orchid

Orchids in the genus hyacinth-orchid are perennial, terrestrial herbs or climbers/epiphytes. Some have medium-sized to very large leaves that are parallel-veined and have entire margins. The flowers are arranged in a raceme with very few or up to fifty large, often colourful flowers, often with spots or blotches. Between 30 and 500 seeds are produced per capsule. Hyacinth-orchid is a genus of about forty species of orchids native to tropical, subtropical and temperate regions.

Scientific classification

Genus

Hyacinth-orchid (Dipodium)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Deciduous

Leaf type

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Species

Rosy hyacinth-orchid Hyacinth orchid Dipodium squamatum

Care Guide for Hyacinth-orchid

Every week

Water

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Originating from humid environments, hyacinth-orchid thrives with consistent moisture and prefers weekly watering. Although it shows moderate drought tolerance, optimal growth requires stable humidity, making it ideal for indoor settings that replicate its tropical origins for enhanced bloom potential.

Propagation: Propagation of hyacinth-orchid involves seed sowing, often challenging due to required mycorrhizal fungi. Key steps include collecting seeds, sterilizing surfaces, sowing in a fungi-rich medium, and maintaining moisture and indirect light, followed by transplanting once seedlings are established. Germination rates can be unpredictable.

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