Dendrobium Aust. Bride 'Kim' x Tyabb 'Heather' AM/OSCOV

Dendrobium Aust. Bride 'Kim' × Tyabb 'Heather' AM/OSCOV is an unregistered Australian native seedling cross (cross number 5140), suited to cool to intermediate conditions. It combines two distinct parents, so growers who like to see what a cross produces will find variation to watch for: flowers from deep maroon and plum through to white or cream with heavy purple spotting, on compact plants.

About this cross

Aust. Bride 'Kim' is a cultivar with deep maroon to plum-toned flowers and compact upright canes. Tyabb 'Heather' AM/OSCOV is an awarded cultivar recognised for white flowers with heavy purple-magenta spotting and a high flower count. The seedlings are expected to produce compact plants. Expect variation between individual plants.

• Flowers: Deep maroon to plum, or white to cream with heavy purple-magenta spotting. A vivid purple lip is likely across most seedlings.
• Flowering season: Late winter to spring.
• Flower size: Approximately 4–6 cm across.
• Fragrance: Not fragrant.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: 5°C – 24°C. Frost protection required.
• Light: Bright filtered light. Avoid harsh afternoon sun.
• Humidity: 50% or higher with good air movement.
• Watering: Allow the mix to dry between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.
• Potting: Free-draining mix. A dry winter rest is important for flowering.

What you'll receive

An established seedling in an 80mm pot, grown in the Dandenong Ranges. It has not yet flowered and is not yet flowering size. Photos show the parent plants, so individual results will vary.