Etymology: Dendrobium (from the Greek dendron = tree and bios = life, referring to its epiphytic lifestyle); leucocyanum = white-blue (Greek leukos = white and kyanos = dark blue, referring to the rare bluish-white flower color); sulawesiense = from Sulawesi (referring to the origin of the parent species, Sulawesi, Indonesia).
Origin / Distribution: Cultivar. The parent species involved originate from the mountainous regions of Southeast Asia (New Guinea and Sulawesi).
Description & Notes: This exceptional interspecific cross brings together two highly interesting species from the section Oxyglossum and Pedilonum. Dendrobium leucocyanum is a sought-after miniature species from New Guinea, known for its dense, spherical clusters of flowers in unusual bluish-white to ice-blue shades. Dendrobium sulawesiense (often classified as a synonym or close relative of D. sulcatum or placed in the complex around D. cuthbertsonii / D. glomeratum) contributes a more robust growth habit and intensely vibrant reddish-purple to orange floral accents. The seedlings promise compact, well-branched miniature plants with exceptionally long-lasting, waxy flowers. In terms of color genetics, the progeny can be expected to display a fascinating spectrum ranging from rare pastel and violet shades to multicolored contrasts. Once deflasked, this cross is ideally suited to growing in display cases, terrariums, or small pots with very fine pine bark and sphagnum moss.