beginnercommonDendrobium
Pink Rock Orchid
Dendrobium kingianum
A tough Australian rock orchid with fragrant pink clusters.
Bloomspinkwhite
Sign in to addWaterlow
Allow to dry between waterings
Lighthigh
Very bright light, tolerates some direct sun
Foodmedium
Light feed monthly
Temp
40-85°F
Humidity
40-60%
Origin
Australia
Special care:Very cold-tolerant — handles brief frosts.
About Pink Rock Orchid
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Care guide
Potting medium
Tight pot with fine-to-medium bark; many growers mount on cork slabs.
Repotting
Every 2–3 years; they bloom best slightly pot-bound.
Bloom season
Spring after a cool, dry winter rest.
Bloom longevity
3–6 weeks; sprays can be very showy.
Growth habit
Sympodial, with tall cane-like pseudobulbs.
Propagation
Keikis form on old canes; remove with roots and pot up.
Pests & prevention
Aphids on new growth, scale on canes.
Signs of trouble
- ●No blooms → skipped the winter rest (cool + dry Nov–Feb)
- ●Leaf drop on bare canes → normal for deciduous types
- ●Black spots on canes → fungal; improve airflow
Grower's tips
- ★Do not cut leafless canes — they store energy and may bloom again.
- ★Withhold fertilizer Nov–Feb to trigger bloom.
