pink rock orchid
Dendrobium kingianum
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones9 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Pink rock orchid (Dendrobium kingianum) is a houseplant for containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. It has fragrant flowers in spring and winter. The plant stays evergreen and reaches 12 to 24 inches tall.
Pairs well with Evergold sedge, Giant chain fern, and Spiderwort.
Native range
Asia.