Dendrobium speciosum is a commanding and unforgettable orchid species, especially if you have the fortune to see a specimen plant in bloom. Our Dendrobium speciosum, rather fortunately at the moment, are easily managed plants in 1 and 2 gallon pots. Suffice to say, when you comment that an orchid … [Read more...] about Dendrobium speciosum ‘Aussie Gold’
Dendrobium Gracilimum
The photographs of this orchid would be even more stunning, in comparison, if you had seen what the plant looked like when it arrived. We found it for sale in a corner of a greenhouse and the owner didn't remember where it came from. A lot of staking to bring wild canes into harmony, and big flush … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Gracilimum
Dendrobium speciosum var. pedunculatum
The flowers of this Dendrobium speciosum var. pedunculatum were like glowing lights to photograph. Some orchids "catch the light" with little effort when I'm creating orchid portraits, and this is surely one of them. Dendrobium speciosum is native to Australia and the peduculatum variety is one … [Read more...] about Dendrobium speciosum var. pedunculatum
Dendrobium x superbiens
Dendrobium x superbiens is the primary hybrid of Dendrobium bigibbum and Dendrobium discolor -- a combination well reflected in the magenta pink color and twisting petals and sepals. This particular orchid is a division of an old plant of Dendrobium x superbiens, from the 1970s or 1980s, and … [Read more...] about Dendrobium x superbiens
Dendrobium speciosum var. capricornum
Dendrobium speciosum var. capricornum is one of the more northerly variety of Dendrobium speciosum, and least common in cultivation in the USA. Our plant is similar in size to the var. pedunculatum of this species, with short, compact canes. Due to its northerly Australian range, we bring this … [Read more...] about Dendrobium speciosum var. capricornum
Dendrobium Avril’s Gold ‘Dark & Spotty’ AM/AOS
One of the finest clones of Dendrobium Avril's Gold, and the highest awarded in the USA, is Dendrobium Avril's Gold 'Dark & Spotty' AM/AOS. This is a division of the original awarded mother plant. We grow this orchid outdoors for most of the year, and then bring into our cool room (50F, 10C … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Avril’s Gold ‘Dark & Spotty’ AM/AOS
Dendrobium fleckeri
Dendrobium fleckeri is a hardy Australian species from Queensland, growing at higher mountain elevations (1000-1500m) as an epiphyte. We grow this species "cold," with Dendrobium kingianum, outdoors until below 30F (-1C). This particular plant has bloomed in sequence over the spring, with the … [Read more...] about Dendrobium fleckeri
Dendrobium Ruppiosum
Dendrobium Ruppiosum is the natural hybrid of the Australian species Dendrobium speciosum and Dendrobium jonesii. As you can see from the flowers below, the influence of both parents is notably present. Also similar to Dendrobium jonesii, it is relatively slow growing (compared to Dendrobium … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Ruppiosum
