Dendrobium Tortile

Dendrobium tortile
A compact, curly‑flowered Dendrobium with striking form and cool–intermediate, it is native across southeast Asia and Bangladesh, Assam state of India, and the Adaman islands.

Flower Colour, Typically, white to pale lavender with, A deep purple‑violet lip
Occasional lavender flushing on petals and sepals Occasional lavender flushing on petals and sepals
Some clones show stronger purple saturation in warm conditions.
Shape is twisted, spiralling petals and sepals — the “tortile” trait.
Flowers are 4–6 cm across.
Lip is broad, velvety, and richly coloured. Light, sweet fragrance not overpowering.
Blooms on short, lateral inflorescences from the upper nodes of mature canes.
Flowers appear late winter to spring.
Each cane can bloom for several years. Canes is slender, upright to slightly arching, 20–40 cm tall on average.
Evergreen or semi‑deciduous depending on climate.
Leaves, Narrow, leathery, arranged along the upper half of the cane.
Roots Fine, wiry roots typical of the Callista section.