Dendrobium anosmum – “The Scented Drifter”
February 20, 2025
- Scientific Name: Dendrobium anosmum
- Other Names: Honohono Orchid, Unscented Dendrobium (despite its strong fragrance!)
- Season: Late winter to spring (blooms once annually)
- Color: Shades of pale pink to deep purple with a velvety lip
- Symbolism: Beauty, grace, and remembrance
- Short Distinctive Quality: A fragrant, pendulous orchid with long, leafless canes that produce stunning blooms in rows.
💡 Did you know?
Despite its name “anosmum” meaning “without scent,” this orchid is actually highly fragrant, especially at night.
💐 A prized orchid in Southeast Asia, often used in traditional ceremonies.
🌈 Its trailing, flower-laden stems look like floral waterfalls.
✨ Needs a winter rest (no water!) to bloom spectacularly in spring.
