A surprisingly strongly fragrant Australian dendrobium hybrid. This is a first bloom seedling of the cross of Dendrobium Aussie Parade ‘Carrot Splash’ HCC/AOS and Dendrobium speciosum ‘Windermere’ HCC/AOS. As with my other Aussie Dens, this orchid lives in the shadehouse, with summer highs near 90F and staying outdoors unless nights are forecast below 30F (though I am extra careful when the buds are mature to bring it into the cool growing area (45F minimum nights) to prevent damage when near freezing temperatures are forecast).
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