Den. Kingianum Question

[Queenslander]

This is my Dend. Kingianum. This plant had just been divided from a huge plant. They love the sun, naturally grown in Queensland on rocks etc. Can withstand very high heat and temps. no lower than 10cel. Give your Dend. plenty more sun (indirect). Get rid of the saucer from your pot. If you must use a saucer, put pebbles in the bottom. Withhold fertilizer in your fall and winter. Water sparingly, maybe once a fortnight during this time. In Spring, recommence your fertilizing and watering once a week. I hope this helps.

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by Queenslander

Can withstand very high heat and temps. no lower than 10cel.

I assume you mean 1 degree celcius (not 10). Mine have gone down to to -2 oC in winter with no noticeble damage.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Andrew

I assume you mean 1 degree celcius (not 10). Mine have gone down to to -2 oC in winter with no noticeble damage.

mine too, has gone down to freezing at night - due to it having spikes (but no buds) at the time, I did make sure it was sheltered - when we had another few cold nights later (possibly getting to freezing), it had buds, so I moved it into the garage to be safe

[Cym Ladye]

Den. kingianum can be one of the most hardy of orchids, even bettering Cymbidiums. Don't pamper them. Mine are outside in Northern California all year, rain or shine, 27 F to 100 F, full sun or 50% shade and grow and bloom profusely. I do not dry off in the winter and the only time they are put under cover is to protect the buds as they open when I want to use the plants in show displays in the spring.

I definitely agree with no saucers and getting yours outside in bright light for as long a seasonal period as possible.

CL

[Queenslander]

Originally Posted by Andrew

I assume you mean 1 degree celcius (not 10). Mine have gone down to to -2 oC in winter with no noticeble damage.

Correct. Typo. I was trying to find the degree symbol on my keyboard.