Dendrobium kingianum

Dendrobium kingianumWell established blooming size plant in a 3. 25" pot. This is one of the first orchids I grew as a kid in southern CA and is still one of the hardiest and most forgiving orchids you can grow! D kingianum stays very compact and is happy pretty much anywhere that receives moderately bright light. This species flowers late winter early spring and produces an abundance of fragrant, long lasting, dime sized purple and white flowers. If you want to try your

Lots of water when it's warm or the plant is actively growing and keep fairly dry when it's cool in the winter

Very lightweight (easy on the back and the tables)

Super easy to grow and very forgiving

This is a great orchid for vivariums and small growing spaces

bright indirect light and intermediate to hot temps

Care: Intermediate-Warm temps

More mature plants will produce many flower spikes at the same time

regular year round watering and light feeding

the flowers are bizarre

New plants will even develop from roots sticking out of drain holes

When hybridizing

at altitudes between sea level and 2700 m