Dendrobium kingianum
pink rock orchid
An epiphytic orchid with erect stems and up to 6, 3-10cm leaves produced from the upper portions of narrowly conical pseudobulbs. Fragrant pink, purple or white flowers with a crimson or purple veined or blotched lip, to 4cm across are produced in racemes to 15cm long from the pseudobulb tips in early spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Pink Purple White | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Dendrobium are epiphytic and terrestrial orchids with elongated, stem-like pseudobulbs bearing linear to ovate leaves. Racemes or panicles of showy flowers are produced from nodes along the stems mainly in spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in an open medium with plenty of light, fresh air and good humidity. In spring and summer, water when compost starts to dry out. In winter, reduce watering and allow a 4 week period of daytime temperature around 8°C to encourage flowering. Feed regularly when in growth. See Orchids: indoor cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate from division or from keikis. Pot keikis when their roots are 2cm long
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove spent flowers as necessary.
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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