Dendrobium anosmum
Unscented Dendrobium / Sanggumay (misnomer — strongly fragrant)
Photo: Orchi — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A spectacular pendant species with lilac-pink flowers and a powerfully sweet fragrance despite its name.
Care Notes
Watering
Abundant water and feed in summer; keep dry-ish in winter until buds form.
Potting & Media
Best grown in hanging baskets or mounted due to pendulous growth.
Getting It to Bloom
Dry, bright winter rest after leaves drop triggers spring flowering.
FAQ
Why is it called 'anosmum' if it is fragrant?
The original collector's dried specimen had lost its scent, so it was mistakenly named 'scentless'. Live flowers are powerfully fragrant.
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