This epiphytic orchid as spindle-shape pseudobulbs up to 300 mm (1 ft) long and forms a clumping habit. It has leathery glossy dark green ovate leaves and the spidery-like is pinkish white flowers appear in clusters during late autumn.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12 

Dendrobium aemulum is naturally found in Australia from Queensland to northern New South Wales growing in a low montane rainforests and coastal sub-tropical rainforests. 

It prefers a semi-shaded, humid protected position, and grows on rotted leaf mould or on damp rocks with wind, frost and drought protection.  

The White Feathered Orchid is grown for its flowers and epiphytic habit. It is planted in small sub-tropical gardens as a specimen on trees or rocks or grown in a slatted basket in orchid collections.  It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions, establishing from division in 3 to 4 years and is moderately long lived. ID 2458

Dendrobium (den-DROH-bee-um) aemulum (AY-mew-lum)

Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Orchid Family