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Dendrobium Speckles Sunset 'Tipsy'
Dendrobium Speckles Sunset 'Tipsy'
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Dendrobium Speckles Sunset 'Tipsy' is a mericlone — an exact genetic copy of the original plant. Speckles Sunset is a registered Australian hybrid known for a distinctive flower: pale yellow-green petals heavily speckled in reddish-purple, with a vivid magenta lip. Because this is a mericlone, the flowers will be identical to the parent cultivar rather than varying between plants.
What to expect
- Flowers: Pale yellow-green with dense reddish-purple speckling, particularly heavy toward petal tips. Magenta lip.
- Season: Late winter to spring.
- Size: Approximately 4–6 cm across.
- Fragrance: Not fragrant.
Growing notes
- Temperature: 5°C – 24°C. Frost protection required.
- Light: Bright filtered light. Avoid intense afternoon sun.
- Humidity: 50% or higher with good air movement.
- Watering: Allow the mix to dry completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.
- Potting: Free-draining Dendrobium mix. Repot after flowering when pot-bound.
Shipping & condition
Established plants in 80mm pots, grown in the Dandenong Ranges. Mericlone — flowers will match the parent cultivar.
Growing information: Dendrobium Speciosum & Kingianum Hybrid Care Guide
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