Dendrobium speciosum
Rock Lily / Sydney Rock Orchid
Photo: Tatiana Gerus from Brisbane, Australia — CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Australia's most spectacular native orchid — huge clusters of honey-fragrant cream flowers on robust, decades-old plants.
Care Notes
Watering
Reliable moisture in growth; drier but not arid in winter.
Potting & Media
Coarse bark, stone chips, or grown on rock; needs perfect drainage.
Getting It to Bloom
Mature plants with 3+ canes flower best; bright light essential.
FAQ
How long until Dendrobium speciosum flowers?
Seedlings take 4–7 years; buy a mature plant for blooms within a season or two.
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