Dendrobium Aust. Rutherford Obsession × Benizuru Treasure 'Ron'

Dendrobium Aust. Rutherford Obsession × Benizuru Treasure 'Ron' is an Australian Dendrobium seedling cross (cross number 5805) for growers who want deep red, orange-red or burgundy flowers from an upright, hard-cane plant. The photographs show the parent plants, and individual seedlings will vary in flower colour and form.

About this plant

• Parentage: Aust. Rutherford Obsession is an Australian hybrid with rich, deeply toned flowers. Benizuru Treasure 'Ron' is a Japanese-Australian hybrid known for warm, jewel-toned colouring and strong flower substance.
• Flowering: Spring, on upright to arching spikes carrying multiple flowers above the canes.
• Flowers: Deep, rich tones are expected, potentially red, orange-red or burgundy, drawing on both parents. Strong colour saturation is likely across the batch, but individual plants will vary.
• Plant: Upright hard-cane Dendrobium.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate, and it needs cool nights. Hardy and well suited to outdoor growing in southern Australia. Protect from frost.
• Light: Bright filtered light. Morning sun is beneficial; avoid harsh afternoon exposure.
• Water: Water freely during summer growth. Reduce significantly in autumn and winter, as a dry winter rest is important for flowering.
• Feeding: Balanced fertiliser during the growing season. Stop in late autumn through winter.

What you'll receive

An established seedling in an 80mm pot, near flowering size (NFS). It has not yet flowered. Plants ship from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.