Dendrobium kingianum is also known as Thelychiton kingianus and the common name is Pink Rock Orchid. Cold growing lithophytic orchid (rarely terrestrial or epiphytic)) which is native to Australia.
- Small size less than 25 cm high.
- Few small flowers grow on thin stem pink to mauve colour.
- Thin leaves up to 10 cm in length.
- The whole look of the plant and flowers are more delicate compared to D. delicatum.
Dendrobium delicatum (Thelychiton x delicatus) was known as a natural hybrid between D. kingianum x D. tarberi.
- Much taller compared to D. kingianum. Pseudo bulbs can grow up to 35 cm long.
- Lithophatic, grow in between rocks and boulders.
- Up to 5 thin leaves up to 20 cm long.
- Cluster of flowers grow on long stem up to 25 cm.
- Flowers are mostly white with purple or pink tinge.
- Flower easier compared to D. kingianum.
- In general D. delicatum looks more robust compared to D. kingianum.
Comparison between Dendrobium kingianum and D. delicatum. Smaller plant on left is D. Kingianum.
Note: The 2 Dendrobium delicatum orchids look slightly different from one another. They could be from different hybrids. Apart from natural hybrids, other Dendrobium delicatum orchids are also man-made hybrids. Natural hybrids mostly have mauve white or creamy colour, while man-made hybrids can be more colourful.
Dendrobium ‘Bardo Rose’ (Dendrobium falcorostrum × Dendrobium kingianum) can look very similar to D. delicatum, anyone knows the difference between the 2 ? Please comment below.
The Belmont Rooster
Oct 16, 2019 @ 16:13:17
NICE!!!
Lois
Oct 17, 2019 @ 13:47:52
Thank you.