About
A large, spreading, evergreen shrub or multi-stemmed small tree from eastern Australia with long, leathery, grey-green, strap-like leaves and large, cylindrical, pale yellow bottlebrush flower spikes in summer. A bold and dramatic Australian native for a warm, sunny, well-drained border in a mild garden or as a glasshouse specimen.
About the genus
Dendrobium are epiphytic and terrestrial orchids with elongated, stem-like pseudobulbs bearing linear to ovate leaves. Racemes or panicles of showy flowers are produced from nodes along the stems mainly in spring
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.