Dendrobium: To Infinity & Beyond

Our Dendrobium Orchid in Ecri Ceramic Pot

Hello again everyone. First of all, I apologize for the photography on our beautiful dendrobium but all I had with me was a camera phone and I am SO excited about this new item that I just had to share it immediately. It isn't even on our website yet, so be sure to call Roses and Blooms at 212 758 7673 if you are interested! Should be on the website very soon too! 

Roses and Blooms has long been known for being a purveyor of phalaenopsis orchids. Just look at how many we put in our window on a daily basis! And don't get me wrong, I love the classy touch of the phalaenopsis, but I felt it was time to bring a fresh option in as well. And thus, arrived my new favorite...the dendrobium. Just look how it stretches up and and up and up. It goes to INFINITY and even beyond!

Phalaenopsis Orchids

Do yourself a favor and scroll back up to look at it. It's HUGE! This is not an orchid to take up a small corner of a desk. It is a sight that is meant to be seen. What's really neat is that dendrobium orchids are tree parasites. They have the large collection of leaves at their base to collect water so they can survive. They are not located in the ground in nature. That means don't over water them when they are in your home. There is no faster way to kill a beautiful orchid (same goes for phalaenopsis). 

Roses and Blooms Tip of the Day: We often just place a few ice cubes in the pot once or twice a week and let them melt...that keeps you from getting overzealous and pouring too much water in and killing the orchids. They can easily last 6 months to a year with proper care and will grow new buds! 

I love the color of this dendrobium. There are thousands of species of these orchids, with some looking more reed-like, some looking like classic orchids, and others being most appropriate for use as cut flowers. Ours leans towards the reed-like species, with its height and flower spread being its main attraction point. We have planted it in a brown Ecri ceramic pot to make the item even greater. This pot was hand-made by our Dutch friends who craft all of our Ecri ceramics. They recently had one artist retire, so there are now only 3 people in the world who can produce ceramics like Ecri does. 

When you get a chance, take a walk over to Roses and Blooms at 599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 to see our orchid garden in action. We will be displaying both the phalaenopsis and the dendrobium for the time being. We plant some in DutZ pots, some in Ecri ceramics, and other in Ecri luster collection pots to make the ultimate gift. When you think New York florist, remember that Roses and Blooms is the premier collector of flowers, plants, orchids, vases, accessories, and gifts worthy to be named THE florist in New York. We are proud to be the preferred destination for New York flowers and will always do whatever it takes to ensure you leave our store happy and ready to come again.