Dendrobium Tyabb 'Kings Park' x Tyabb 'St Albans'

Dendrobium Tyabb 'Kings Park' × Tyabb 'St Albans' is an unregistered Australian native seedling cross (cross number 5373). Both parents are clones of the registered hybrid Tyabb, a kingianum-alliance cross known for upright compact canes, star-shaped flowers and strong colour. Crossing two clones of the same grex concentrates that line's character, so growers who like the Tyabb look have a good reason to try it. Expect variation between individual plants.

About this plant

• Flowers: expected to be a white to creamy-yellow base with bold purple or magenta-wine barring and a solid vivid purple lip, well presented on the plant.
• Flower size: approximately 4–6 cm across.
• Season: late winter to spring.
• Fragrance: not fragrant.
• Growth stage: seedling, not yet flowering size.

Growing conditions

• Climate: cool to intermediate.
• 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 80 mm pot, grown in the Dandenong Ranges. It has not yet flowered. Photos show the parent plants, so individual results will vary.