Pink rock orchid
Dendrobium kingianum
About
Dendrobium kingianum, commonly known as the pink rock orchid, is a flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia. 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. It is popular in Australian native horticulture and is a commonly cultivated orchid among Australian orchid species growers.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
How to use it
The pink rock orchid is popular in Australian native horticulture and is commonly cultivated among orchid growers. Its striking appearance makes it an excellent choice for ornamental gardening, adding a splash of color and interest to rock gardens or native plant displays.
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Gardening tip
When planting the pink rock orchid, make sure to place it in a well-draining area, ideally among rocks or in a rock garden, to mimic its natural habitat.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dendrobium kingianum
- Slug
- dendrobium-kingianum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Dendrobium
- Species
- kingianum
- Wikidata QID
- Q3387434
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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