Habitat and ecology
Dendrobium faciferum is a hot growing species found across from Maluku and Sulawesi. In the wild this species inhabits lowland forest and mangroves from sea level to 350 metres.
 
Description
The canes are bulbous in their lower part and thin in the upper which is also where the plant bears its flowers. The inflorescences are almost non-existent and bear bright red 2-7 flowers and each measure 1cm across.
 
Cultivation
Grow Dendrobium faciferum on a mount or in a pot with medium sized bark and perlite. Give your plant moderate light and keep it evenly moist all year. Humidity should be 55-75%, increase airflow if higher. Grow plants in warm temperatures with night-time temperatures of 16 - 22 degrees and daytime temperatures of 24 to 33 degrees. Plants grow well indoors in suitable conditions but will only flower if given sufficient light.
 
Specifications:
Plant Size: Near flowering sized plants originally from a flask
Plant Family: Orchidaceae
Plant Passport: Dendrobium faciferum B 140084 C 14006 D GB.