Dendrochilum magnum is found in the mountains of the Philippine islands of Luzon, Mindoro and Visayas at altitudes up to 2.000 meters. This type grows on trees, so can be kept at your home in a hanging or high pot. This way the strands will have the space they need to flourish up to a length of 30 centimetre, each holding dozens of tiny golden yellow flowers. The strands might need a bit of support. The slender leaves reach around 40 centimetre and grow from bulbs. Dendrochilum magnum spreads a strong, pleasant scent.

Put Dendrochilum magnum in a light spot, out of direct sunlight. The humidity should be quite high, around 80%. The ideal temperature for Dendrochilum magnum is around 25⁰C. Don't let the temperature drop below 15⁰C or rise above 30⁰C. For the best results, water the plant using rainwater or distilled water whenever the substrate dries slightly. In practice this will be watering three to five times a week. Together with a proper humidity, this will help prevent infections and disease. Orchid-mix will be a suitable substrate. You can find this and other components in our ‘Plant Accessories’ section. Make sure moisture is able to drain from it. This orchid needs little or no fertilizer. Old flowers can be cut from the plant.