Which orchid genus is this?

[The Mutant]

I got a primary Paph hybrid today and these small guys as bonusplants, but I've no idea what it is? I know it's not an epiphyte looking at the roots but that's all. Is it a Dendrobium?

[Cym Ladye]

It appears to be a Dendrobium, most likely the species kingianum. I grow mine in pots and treat them like a Cymbidium as far as culture is concerned. They grow into marvelous specimen plants in time.

Colors are white to deep lavendar-purple and are very fragrant. It appears you may even have a bloom spike coming from the crown of the uppermost division.

Cym Ladye

[The Mutant]

Thanks for your answer.

Oh dear, I really didn't want such a troublesome orchid... oh well, maybe my friends mother might be interested in it.

[camille1585]

It does look like Den kingianum. As for that growth out of the top, looks more like a keiki to me. You should keep it, it's such a great orchid!! They grow fast, and the blooms are gorgeous.

[Lana]

Den kingianum is super-easy to grow, and the blooms are not only gorgeous, but FRAGRANT! At least give it a try.

[Mira-Claude]

It really is easy!
I keep mine humid early all of the time, high cattleya light.
The only thing she is peculiar about is her needed winter rest. If she rests she'll flower. If she doesn't she'll keiki. That's how I got mine! She's the keiki from someone else's kingianum.
Give it a try!
They are SOOO cute!

[nenella]

Originally Posted by The Mutant

Thanks for your answer.

Oh dear, I really didn't want such a troublesome orchid... oh well, maybe my friends mother might be interested in it.

?? Why do you think this is a 'troublesome orchid' ?

[WhiteRabbit]

they do like to be cool in winter, but mine doesn't get a true rest - but a bit drier

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Den kingianum is one of the least problematic orchids for those who live in temperate or mediterranean type climates.

In nature it is largely a lithophyte. As an epiphyte it grows really low to the ground near a tree's roots. It originates from Australia.

This is one of the more temperature tolerant orchids out there available. It can handle temperatures down to 36 F - 110 F (2.2 C - 43.3 C).

They can be grown in moderately bright to bright indirect light.

It is really easy to bloom and the flowers are fragrant.

I have seen honeybees frequent the flowers of this orchid many, many times.

Den kingianum can easily grow into a specimen plant in a short period of time.

[Paul Mc]

I concur. When the sun hits the flowers, the smell is so strong it encompasses my entire kitchen! It's wonderful to wake up, have coffee and smell what to me smells like light honeysuckle on a cold early spring/late winter day! And it grows like a weed for me! I've only had it 2 years now and given away 5 keiki's last year alone. Only one this year but so much new growth! WOW! One of my favorites for sure!