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Dendrobium Hybrid (Rinnapa × Jacqueline Concert) Care Guide for New Owners

Decoding the Tag

LV 280 = nursery/hybridizer code. "D. Rinnapa × Jacqueline Concert" = Dendrobium hybrid cross, unregistered (no unique name). Registration requires $15 to Royal Horticultural Society, UK.

Evergreen Dendrobium Culture

Water: Never bone-dry. Barely moist between waterings (days to weeks varying by season)
Temp: 55-85°F
Humidity: >50%
Light: Direct morning sun, indirect/shade afternoon
Air: Gentle movement helpful
Fertilizer: Balanced orchid food at 1/8-1/4 strength (Dendrobiums need little)

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