Dendrobium lindleyi
Golden Rain Orchid (syn. D. aggregatum)
Photo: KENPEI — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A miniature species erupting into pendant sprays of dozens of golden, fragrant flowers each spring.
Care Notes
Watering
Heavy in summer; nearly dry winter rest is critical.
Potting & Media
Small basket or slab; likes to stay undisturbed for years.
Getting It to Bloom
Dry rest + bright cool autumn days set the spring display.
FAQ
Is Dendrobium aggregatum the same as lindleyi?
D. aggregatum var. jenkensii is the dwarf form; most plants sold as 'aggregatum' are now classified as D. lindleyi.
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