(The Spectacular Dendrobium speciosum )
Australia’s Native Orchids make a great inclusion into your garden. They may be planted into rockeries or trees, no matter where you put them when they bloom they are sure to make an impact. As these orchids are naturally found here they are ideal for gardens, the orchids we supply (The Spectacular Dendrobium speciosum) are ideally suited to Cool, Temperate and Subtropical Climates. Some prefer a shaded position while others want maximum light – there are orchids for all situations. We get frosts every year and have many orchids included in our gardens. Orchids, like anything else, just like to be put in the right spot and you will be surprised how well they will grow and the blooms will astound you.
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Here we will explain and show you how to put your Aussie Native Orchid into the garden and onto trees. We also have a list of orchids that are available from us that are suitable for your garden. We are able to help with any plant selection, just give us a ring or email us.
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It should be noted that your orchid must be planted with the correct amount of light, or the correct orchid chosen for the site to be planted out. Too little light and your orchid will grow great but will not bloom for you.
** High light – will take full sun – Dendrobium speciosum ( King Rock or Sydney Orchid )
** Strong to Filtered Light – Dendrobium species ( ie kingianum,speciosum) and Hybrids
** Shaded – not deep shade – Sarcochilus species and Hybrids
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In all situations plants love early light and protection from Westerly sun.The planting process is the same for all our orchids. With the site selected and plant in hand, we now come to planting.
** First we have a look at the plant and see which way it would be best situated, the plant could be there for 100 years so make sure that it has some space and that it’s new growths have room. Now we get the spot ready for the plant, your orchid does not want to be planted into the soil as that will suffocate and kill the plant. – Orchids roots breathe – We must plant them in what is called an ‘Open Mix’ that will allow air to the root system. Rock, Gravel, Broken Terracotta, Polystyrene Foam, Pine Bark nuggets and Hardwood chunks are all ideal, a mix of some of these would be just right. -- We’ve got our Potting Mix.
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PREPARE THE PLANTING SITE ** - We must raise where we are going to plant our orchid above the soil height to allow the water to run away from the plant and also to make it easier for air to reach the root zone. So, we build a ‘Nest’ of rocks to hold our potting mix and orchid, this nest should be no less than 6” (150mm) high. It is a good idea to throw in a layer of rock, broken bricks or similar, this will help get good drainage. With the nest built pour in the potting mix, leave it hilled in the centre as this makes it easier for planting.
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