Date: 08/02/2010

DENDROBIUM 'Angel Blue'
Dendrobium Angel blue is a hybrid of Dendrobium Udom Blue Angel x Genting Blue. A 'dream dendrob' of blue-violet colour and 12-20 flowers in a spike.

Q & A

Do I need to have a green house as a must?
(S. Pratap, New Delhi)

This depends on your needs. If you wish to grow a few orchids such as phalaenopsis, dendrobiums or vanda you probably do not need a green house. A green house could help to provide a suitable 'micro climate for the orchids'

If you want to grow plants that require high humidity like oncidiums and cattleyas, a green house will be required.

Photo: DENDROBIUM 'Angel Blue

If you are interested in collecting rare species and hybrids it is wise to have a green house facility. Due to the high humidity in Kerala it is not always essential to keep the green house closed. This is not usually the case with most of the central and northern India.