Dendrobium speciosum

Dendrobium speciosum is a simply spectacular lithophyte type orchid from the coastal mountain ranges of Australia. Sometimes known as the King of Orchids or 'Rock Orchid' Dendrobium speciosum is not difficult to grow given appropriate conditions.

An Australian Native Orchid, Dendrobium speciosum (Now Thelychiton speciosum) is found naturally in the coastal forest regions from Queensland through to East Gippsland in Victoria. This Orchid is a large growing lithophyte or occasionally, epiphyte depending on location.

With large dark green leaves and huge flower spikes (see picture right) often to over 1m flowering in late winter to spring Dendrobium speciosum is a spectacular Orchid and sought after by orchid lovers around the world.

Dendrobium Speciosum Care and Culture.

Being lithophytes Dendrobium speciosum do not like constantly wet root systems and are best grown in a specialist orchid potting mix or perhaps in a constructed rock formation where the roots may be pushed between rocks. Filtered light and good air circulation are beneficial.

Why so rare in cultivation, well it can take up to 7 yers to flower, but well worth the wait.