Dendrobium Rutherford Starburst 'Tinoonee' x Brimbank Uluru 'Travis'

Dendrobium Rutherford Starburst 'Tinoonee' × Brimbank Uluru 'Travis' is an unregistered Australian native seedling cross (cross number 5354). Rutherford Starburst 'Tinoonee' is a cultivar known for spidery star-shaped flowers with yellow to orange tones and bold red-brown patterning; Brimbank Uluru 'Travis' contributes warm golden-yellow colouring and upright vigorous growth. These seedlings are expected to produce plants with spidery, well-presented flowers in the yellow to orange range with variable spotting and barring. Expect variation between individual plants.

What to expect

• Flowers: Yellow to orange base with red-brown spotting, barring, or edging and a contrasting lip. Spidery star-shaped form likely. Expect variation between individuals.
• 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 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.

Shipping & condition

Established seedlings in 80mm pots, grown in the Dandenong Ranges. Not yet flowered. Photos show parent plants — individual results will vary.