Name: Dendrobium Jean Minet (Dendrobium pentapterum × Dendrobium vexillarius)
Etymology: Jean Minet = registered grex name, registered by Ecuagenera with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in 2021. The name honors an individual (Jean Minet).
Origin / Distribution: Cultivar. The parent species involved (Dendrobium pentapterum and Dendrobium vexillarius) are native to the cool, humid montane cloud forests of New Guinea.
Location / Habitat: Epiphytic. After deflasking, it requires cool to intermediate conditions, partial shade (no direct sunlight), consistently high humidity of 75–85%, and continuous, gentle air circulation.
Description & Notes: Dendrobium Jean Minet is an outstanding primary hybrid of section Calyptrochilus, bringing together two of the most spectacular highland species of New Guinea. Dendrobium pentapterum contributes its profuse flowering and branched growth habit, while Dendrobium vexillarius lends exceptionally large, intensely colored flowers and compact growth. The seedlings can be expected to develop into compact miniature orchids with extremely long-lasting flowers in vivid shades ranging from orange and scarlet to pink, with a strikingly contrasting lip. Open pollination (OP / open pollinated) may result in appealing variations in flower color among siblings. A perfect choice for growing in specialized display cases, terrariums, or cool bottle gardens.

In-vitro culture: You will receive a flask containing 4 young plants. The plants are usually already large enough to be deflasked. After opening, carefully remove all the growing medium from the fine roots using lukewarm water, and place the young plants on moist sphagnum moss or in a very fine, airy substrate that retains a little moisture. For the first few weeks, we recommend very high humidity, cool to cool-intermediate conditions, and bright but sheltered light with gentle, continuous air movement. Keep evenly moist and avoid allowing the substrate to dry out completely.