Den. Classic Gem

Bright Fuchsia Petals with a Bold, Puffy Lip

A time-tested Phalaenanthe-type Dendrobium hybrid registered by D'Bush in 1988. Built heavily on the classic Dendrobium bigibbum line, this cross inherits strong, upright canes and excellent stem density, making it a reliable performer that blooms with enthusiasm.

Each spray carries rounded, overlapping flowers in a vivid magenta-fuchsia. The side lobes roll gently inward, framing a full, velvety lip that sits like a plush cushion in the center of every bloom.

The main reason to grow this one is simple: it produces the kind of rich, saturated color that cuts straight through a crowded bench. It asks for very little space relative to the show it puts on, holding its flowers crisp and flat for weeks at a time. If you have room for a sunny window, you have room for a bright splash of classic Hawaiian color.

Quick Care Guide

• Light: High and filtered. A south or bright east exposure; leaves should remain a light apple-green.

• Water: Water thoroughly during active growth, allowing the potting media to dry out between waterings. Reduce slightly in winter.

• Temperature: Intermediate to warm; nights 60–68°F, days 75–90°F.

• Fertilizer: Balanced orchid fertilizer applied weekly at half-strength during spring and summer.

• Mature size: Upright canes reach 18 to 24 inches tall, with arching flower spikes adding another 12 inches.