pink rock orchid

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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

Scientific classification

Species: pink rock orchid (Dendrobium kingianum)
Genus: Dendrobium
Family: Orchidaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
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Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of pink rock orchid

Distribution map

Australia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of pink rock orchid

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pink rock orchid care guide

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant

Fertilizing

Half-strength orchid feed every two to three weeks in active growth

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove spent flowers as necessary.

Propagation

Propagate from division or from keikis. Pot keikis when their roots are 2cm long

Growing

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

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