February 16, 2010

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Sunlight hierarchy of
Orchids

Vanda Hybrids - requires the highest sunlight (Bright 90-100% sunlight)
Oncidium Hybrids -
requires very good indirect sunlight (Bright 60-75% sunlight)
Dendrobium & Aranda Hybrids - Needs moderate sunlight (Bright, indirect 50-70% sunlight)
Cattleya Hybrids - Indirect, lower sunlight (30-40% sunlight)
Phalaenopsis Hybrids - Indirect low sunlight (10-15% only required). It is ideal for winter and indoor conditions.

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DENDROBIUM 'Sakky'

D. Sakky is very similar to Thanaid 'jacky' stripe, but has more pointed petals and sepals. The stripes are straight and paralell in the centre. 10-15 flowers are produced in a spike.

Photo: DENDROBIUM 'Sakky'