While this orchid is most commonly known as Dendrobium tetragonum (var. giganteum), it also is more recently recognized as Dendrobium capitisyork. The Dendrobium tetragonum complex has been proposed to be split into four range- and habitat-distinct species, with little overlap. There is a … [Read more...] about Dendrobium tetragonum var. giganteum (syn. Dendrobium capitisyork)
Australian Dendrobium
A diverse, hardy group of Dendrobium that thrives in our central California climate
Dendrobium Victorian Blush ‘Royal Show 2002’
Wow, what a colorful and intensely floriferous show this hybrid can create in early spring! As you can see in the last photo, Dendrobium Victorian Blush tends to open all of its flower spikes at once, for a short-lived (two week), but brilliant bloom. Dendrobium Victorian Blush is a hybrid of … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Victorian Blush ‘Royal Show 2002’
Dendrobium Robbie McInnes
A surprisingly strongly fragrant Australian Dendrobium hybrid with striking plumes of star-shaped yellow flowers: Dendrobium Robbie McInnes. Photographs of a first bloom seedling from the cross of Dendrobium Aussie Parade 'Carrot Splash' HCC/AOS and Dendrobium speciosum 'Windermere' HCC/AOS. As … [Read more...] about Dendrobium Robbie McInnes
Dendrobium johannis
A unique Australian Dendrobium, found on eastern Cape York into very southern New Guinea, with canes that are as interesting as the flowers. We grow this species in granite, and water daily in the summer, and bi-weekly to monthly in winter; similar in culture to Dendrobium jonesii, but with a bit … [Read more...] about Dendrobium johannis
Dendrobium kingianum var. pulcherrimum
A remarkably petite variety of Dendrobium kingianum. I've included a penny next to the pseudobulbs for size comparison. We grow this one both potted and mounted. This clone was originally collected in southern New South Wales. Interested in more unique … [Read more...] about Dendrobium kingianum var. pulcherrimum
Dendrobium kingianum ‘AEO’
Does this flower look familiar? This is the Dendrobium kingianum that graces the AEO logo. A beautiful, relatively short form that does not need a winter chill to bloom. While most of our Dendrobium kingianum grow outdoors year-round, this one is a member of a small group that come indoors for … [Read more...] about Dendrobium kingianum ‘AEO’
