Market needs and importer requirements vary considerably among and within importing countries. Spray size, maturity, number per carton box, and carton type are factors producers should take into account when initiating export contracts. Hybrids New hybrids are introduced continually, but certain criteria are used to evaluate all varieties. Good Dendrobium hybrids should produce 10 or more flowers per spray with at least 5 sprays per plant per year. Vase life should also be a consideration with hybrid selection.
Individual flowers are large and showy.
Spray lengths are medium to long. Plants typically yield 6 to 9 sprays per year. Vase life is 10 to 14 days. The University of Hawaii s varieties are medium-sized and not showy. Spray lengths are long to extra long.