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Mini Orchid - Dendrobium King Zip is available for pre-order – please confirm stock before ordering!
Description:
Dendrobium King Zip is a charming small-type dendrobium known for its eye-catching purple splash-patterned petals. This compact hybrid is perfect for growers looking to add vivid color and unique flower markings to their collections. Supplied in a 9 cm pot, these plants are approximately 1–2 years from reaching flowering size. King Zip is a tough and adaptable grower, thriving both potted and mounted outdoors in suitable climates.
Light:
Requires bright light with approximately 60% shade.
Best grown with morning sun exposure and protection from intense afternoon heat.
Temperature:
Tolerates a wide range from 3°C to 28°C.
Needs a day-to-night temperature difference of around 10°C to promote strong growth and flowering.
Humidity:
Prefers moderate humidity between 50% and 70%.
Good air movement will help keep the plant healthy.
Medium:
Can be grown potted in a bark and peat-based medium that drains well.
Alternatively, mount on wood, trees, or rocks using a moisture-retentive material such as coconut fiber or sphagnum moss.
Watering:
Water when the medium starts to dry out.
Mounted plants may require more frequent watering, especially during hot or windy conditions.
Fertilizing:
Fertilize weekly during the active growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Reduce fertilizing during cooler months when growth slows.
