Dendrobium Snugglebear 'Kings Park' x Auscobber 'Kings Park'

Dendrobium Snugglebear 'Kings Park' × Auscobber 'Kings Park' is an unregistered Australian native seedling cross (cross number 5427). Both parents carry the 'Kings Park' clone name, so a grower can expect concentrated colour in the pink to magenta range, on compact plants. It is not yet flowering size.

About this plant

Snugglebear 'Kings Park' contributes intense pink-magenta tones with upright, compact canes. Auscobber 'Kings Park' adds vigour and strong colour saturation. With both parents drawn from related breeding lines, seedlings are likely to show colour in the pink to magenta to deep raspberry range. Individual results will vary.

• Flowers: pink, magenta or deep raspberry-red, potentially with pale splashing or speckling and a vivid lip. Expect variation between individuals.
• Flowering season: late winter to spring.
• Flower size: approximately 4–6 cm across.
• Fragrance: not fragrant.

Growing conditions

• Climate: cool to intermediate.
• Temperature: 5°C – 24°C. Frost protection is 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, and reduce watering in the cooler months.
• Potting: free-draining mix. A dry winter rest is important for flowering.

What you'll receive

An established seedling in an 80 mm pot, grown in the Dandenong Ranges. It has not yet flowered. The photos show the parent plants, so individual results will vary.