Dendrobium speciosum

Sydney rock orchid.
Sydney rock orchid. Lythophyte/ Epiphyte. Great in pots, mounted, good drainage. Fragrant, showy, cream to yellow flower plumes. Mostly dry between waterings.
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height 10–14in
width 1–3ft
tolerates Cool Summers, Fog, Pots
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 25F
exposure Full Shade – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Orchid Bark, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Acid 1/2 Strength
origin E Australia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 16, 17, 22–24

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Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

This plant offsets from the bottom, creating many heads that can be divided with time.
Being epiphytic this orchid is a great candidate for mounting on planks, fences, trees or rocks. Thrives in the cracks of rock walls or pots.