He had fortytwo named clones and was proud of his hybridizing efforts. The dendrobium kingianum is a pretty little species which can prove to be quite difficult to bloom. This aussie dendrobium hybrid is derived from the naturally occuring species, dendrobium kingianum, the easiest orchid on earth also available from orchid insanity on amazon. The pseudobulbs grow to 30cm by 2cm with 2 to 7 apical leaves 10cm by 2cm. Dec 05, 2017 dendrobium kingianum orchid, also called as thelychiton kingianus, captain kings dendrobium, pink rock orchid, occurs naturally in an area along the east coast of australia between rockhampton in queensland and the hunter river in new southwales at elevations of 50 to 1200 meters. Dendrobium kingianum at santa barbara orchid estate. It is a neat, compact, attractive plant, even when not in bloom, and it is easy to grow and rewards one with an array of beautiful. The problem is that many kingianums on the market are actually berry odas in disguise, so i hope soon we can make a comparison. In 1983, ron robjohns, nossas first treasurer, wrote a comprehensive series of articles about growing epiphytes in south australia. It is a fastgrowing orchid that tolerates a wide range of conditions, making it perfect for the beginning orchid grower. I have had my present plant 18 months but have grown it several times before, always with success for it is an easy orchid. Feb 08, 2015 dendrobium kingianum blooms in semi water culture 4112016 duration. Orchitime bark 20 litres size 810 mm 15,00 rain mix 400 gr 10,00 dendrobium kingianum den123 black beauty x inferno amaos. It is generally a small plant which produces inflorescences of light pink to dark purple flowers held on long inflorescences above the plant.
Wilford neptune although i grow 155 genera, this is my favorite of all the orchids. One of the easiest of all orchids to grow, these robust plants are carrying 810 canes and can easily double in size each year. Thelychiton kingianus is native orchid in australia and is most commonly called the pink rock orchid or the small rock orchid this species occurs naturally along eastern australia from just above newcastle to the central queensland. Proper care of dendrobium kingianum species requires good drainage, and filtered light, generally regarded as a hardy orchid. Grows well with the nobile type dendrobiums and cymbidiums. Dendrobium kingianum dragonatte x lloyds choice seedling.
Dendrobiums tagged kingianum species australian orchid. Its habitat ranges from approximately 32 south to 23 north in a crescent shape along the east coast. Water well but remember that good drainage is essential dendrobium kingianum do not like to dry out completely and do like a little humidity although a little less water in fall and winter. Orchids tillandsia fertiliser potting materials books shippings costs sales conditions. It is popular in australian native horticulture and is a commonly cultivated orchid. Dendrobium kingianums discussion in for tradesale started by thekellylove, apr 30, 2017. It is a very large genus, containing more than 1,800 species that are found in diverse habitats throughout much of south, east and southeast asia, including china, japan, india, the philippines, indonesia, australia, new guinea, vietnam and many of the islands of the pacific. Set of six cards celebrated australian orchids left to right. Apr 02, 2019 dendrobium kingianum in world checklist of selected plant families. Recently there has been a proposal to transfer this species and those related to it to a new genus, thelychiton, although it remains to be seen if this name change will be accepted. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden. It comes from eastern australia where it can handle temperatures near freezing in the winter, and near triple digits in the summer.
The average height of the plants is 17cm, including the pot. Easy growing fragrant orchid dendrobium kingianum live. Plant partial shade orchids for sale in stock ebay. Media in category dendrobium kingianum the following 57 files are in this category, out of 57 total. Dendrobium kingianum australian species orchid archives. Grow and care dendrobium kingianum thelychiton kingianus. Attempting to divide a large dendrobium taberi dendrobium speciosum var. Petals are based colored light lavender and overlaid with magenta feathering. Dendrobium kingianum is a very common species in australia.
Flowers are white through shades of pink, purple or red and have broad segments with a. Dendrobium kingianum in world checklist of selected plant families. Akerne orchids belgiums leading botanical orchid nursery. Dendrobium kingianum den123 black beauty x inferno amaos. Today we take a look at an old orchid that no one remembers, my kingnum. Dendrobium kingianum is usually a lithophyte growing on rocks but can sometimes be found as an epiphyte growing on another living plant, but not parasitic in nature. Dendrobium kingianum dragonette x victorian flare solid violet lip. Dendrobium kingianum tissue culture propagation tissue. The flower stem grows to 15cm with up to 15 flowers 30mm across. It grows exclusively on rock faces or among the decaying leaf litter in rock crevices. Dendrobium kingianum is an extremely easy orchid that anyone can grow. It produces a profusion of fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers depending on the type. Dendrobium kingianum den123 black beauty x inferno.
Kingianum is called the pink rock orchid, because like most orchids it is an epiphyte which means it grows on other plants and sometimes rock surfaces. Dendrobium kingianum splatters a robust and freeflowering cultivar of this unusual color form. Dendrobium kingianum bidwill ex lindley 1844 section dendrocoryne photo by wilford neptune plant grown and awarded to wilford neptune. This lithophyte forms large clumps on rocks in open forest around brisbane. Quisque massa ex, dapibus non enim et, semper molestie tortor. Thirty years on rons information for growing is still helpful and applicable for today. Thelychiton kingianus is native orchid in australia and is most commonly called the pink rock orchid or the small rock orchid. Dendrobium kingianum pink rock lily this is possibly the best known and most variable of our native epiphytic orchids. Any updates or extra information are in black text. If the orchid shown above is not named correctly, and youre absolutely sure, please fill in the correct name. This rare alba strain is a more compact grower, with lighter green foliage, than the more common pink form. Dendrobium kingianum is a native of eastern australia, usually found as a lithophyte or growing on rocks.
Pseudobulbs are up slender, up to 35 cm long with a thick base. Posts about dendrobium kingianum written by nossaorchids. Dendrobium x suffusum is a rare hybrid with dendrobium kingianum and can be distiguished by its shorter pseudobulbs and outside markings usually pink rather than red brown. Besides lecturing and publishing on orchid culture, dr. Each subject is printed on bright white high quality card. It is a compact growing variety with overall height when in bloom only 8 tall. Flower closeup photo by eric hunt flower closeup pink photo by jay pfahl.
Dendrobium kingianum temperature tolerant with a smell as sweet as honey. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Growing dendrobium kingianum in adelaide 1983 and now. Dendrobium kingianum den123 black beauty x inferno amaos 15,00 dendrobium kingianum den124 inferno amaos x karl marx amaos. Orchid insanity aussie dendrobium kingianum hybrid. Flowers occur on stems from the top of each pseudobulb in racemes of 2 to 15 flowers per stem. Dendrobium kingianum bidwill ex lindley 1844 section dendrocoryne photo by wilford neptune.
Australian native orchid seedlings established in 50mm pots sarcochilus in 60mm pots. Dendrobium kingianum black beauty x inferno amaos lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Like everything else in australia, these orchids are tough and can handle almost any reasonable growing conditions, from freezing temps in the low 30s f through temps up.
Orchid insanity aussie dendrobium kingianum hybrid easy. I have had my present plant 18 months but have grown it several times before, always with success for it. Dendrobium kingianum, commonly known as the pink rock orchid, is a flowering plant in the orchid family orchidaceae and is endemic to eastern australia. See more ideas about dendrobium orchids, orchids and plants. They produce a mass of small, bright pink flowers which are also sweetly scented.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Dendrobium kingianum den124 inferno amaos x karl marx. This type of dendrobium comes from australia and is cool growing, liking a drop to 10. There are usually 3 to 6 thick leaves at the top of each pseudobulb. The orchid dendrobium kingianum, is often a great starting point for new orchid growers as it is a hearty orchid when established, is quite beautiful, and has a pleasantly sweet fragrance. Feb 28, 2018 today we take a look at an old orchid that no one remembers, my kingnum. Latouria dendrobium hodgkinsonii, swamp orchid phaius australis, cooktown orchid state flower emblem of queensland, sydney rock orchid dendrobium specioum, sun orchid thelymitro media, and king orchid dendrobium kingianum. Dendrobium x gracillimum is a hybrid with dendrobium speciosum var.
Continuing and, perhaps, concluding this run of orchids, we have dendrobium kingianum. Native orchid society of south australia journal volume 7, no. Silcockii this exceptional form of one of our favorite species is white with brilliant lavender markings on the lip. It usually grows on rocks, rarely as an epiphyte, and has thin, spreading leaves and spikes of up to fifteen, usually pink flowers in late winter to spring. Dendrobium is a genus of mostly epiphytic and lithophytic orchids in the family orchidaceae. If the orchid shown above is not named correctly, and youre absolutely sure, please fill in the correct name in the box below. This item easy growing fragrant orchid dendrobium kingianum live plant pot and soil included perfect beginner orchid 5 live orchid plants cattleya, oncidium, dendrobium, vanda, and phalaenopsis premium beautiful orchids angels orchids. A hugely diverse genus of plants native to southern asia and australia, with hybrids extending their diversity even further. Some orchid species are discovered, enter cultivation and remain so over long periods of time while others, either because of rarity, incorrect collection data, cultural difficulty or a combination of these factors, disappear from cultivation rather rapidly and may not ever reappear or do so after a long lapse.
Dendrobium kingianum is one of the most popular of all dendrobium species. Kings dendrobium governor new south wales 1800s the pink rock orchid. A delightfully sweet raspberry fragrance graces this temperaturetolerant dendrobium species. Apr 06, 2018 the dendrobium kingianum is a pretty little species which can prove to be quite difficult to bloom. Dendrobium kingianum dark pink, called pink rock orchid or captain kings dendrobium is native to eastern australia. He grew many orchid genera, but his favorite was dendrobium kingianum, a species native to australia. One of our hardiest orchids, this australian species is a prolific grower and great bloomer. It is a very small cane, generally less than 3 inches high and very fat. To create online store shopfactory ecommerce software was used. Dendrobium kingianum occurs naturally in an area along the east coast of australia between rockhampton in queensland and the hunter river in new southwales. Dendrobium kingianum pink rock orchid captain kings.
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