Dendrobium Saigon Surprised 'Leanne' × speciosum 'Chloe'

Dendrobium Saigon Surprised 'Leanne' × speciosum 'Chloe' is an unregistered Australian native seedling cross (cross number 5404). Saigon Surprised 'Leanne' is a cultivar with rich, saturated magenta to wine-purple flowers and a pale throat. D. speciosum 'Chloe' is a clean yellow form of the rock orchid, contributing robust plant stature, fragrance, and prolific spring spike production. These seedlings are expected to be larger and more vigorous than standard kingianum hybrids, with flowers in the purple to magenta range softened by the speciosum background. Expect variation between individual plants.

What to expect

• Flowers: Magenta to wine-purple, likely softened toward cream or pale tones in some seedlings due to the speciosum influence. Long spikes with multiple flowers. Fragrance possible. Expect variation between individuals.
• Season: Spring.
• Size: Medium to large blooms reflecting the speciosum parentage.
• Fragrance: Possible, from the speciosum parent.

Growing notes

• Temperature: 5°C – 24°C. Frost protection required.
• Light: Full sun to bright filtered light. The speciosum parentage increases light and heat tolerance.
• Humidity: 50% or higher.
• Watering: Regular through the growing season; restrict through winter rest.
• 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.