Orchid Insanity -- Aussie Dendrobium kingianum hybrid -- easy beginners orchid confidence-builder hardy and forgiving with fragrant blooms

Description

Australian Dendrobium orchids are the toughest, hardiest, strongest orchids on the planet – and they’re also the easiest of orchids to grow! This Aussie Dendrobium hybrid is derived from the naturally occuring species, Dendrobium kingianum, the Easiest Orchid on Earth (also available from Orchid Insanity on ). 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 into the 100s F. They’ll thrive in bright light (although avoid direct sun for prolonged periods), and will grow nicely in shady conditions as well. During the winter, they prefer a cold (into the 40s F or even lower) and dry period (i.e., restrict water or only mist if you must from November 1 until around mid-January, when you’ll likely see new flower buds form!) When the flowers bloom, they produce a floral fragrance that packs a pleasing punch. Offered here are three sizes, from a “keiki” (a single-cane aerial shoot/propagation), a medium size plant, or a mature plant (please see accompanying pics). The mature-size plant is capable of blooming during the next blooming season (late winter/early spring), and the medium size plant is quite likely to bloom, too. Please note that both the mature and medium size plants may have a leafless cane or two, as older canes do eventually drop their leaves. Not to worry – these leafless canes act as energy storage for the plant, and will continue to drive new growth! You can grow these orchids on practically any kind of growing media, including bark, gravel, rocks, mounted on wood or bark, or even no media at all (if you water frequently). This is a great confidence-building orchid, as they are very forgiving and can handle a great deal of neglect (although that’s not recommended!). This hybrid produces larger flowers, larger canes, and thicker leaves than its parent species and is every bit as fun to grow!