Overview

Dendrobium Yukidaruma gx 'King' is a clump forming, columnar upright orchid in the genus Dendrobium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dendrobium Yukidaruma gx 'King' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Dendrobium Yukidaruma gx 'King' is a clump-forming, columnar upright orchid cultivar within the Dendrobium genus, known for its elongated pseudobulbs and narrow to oval evergreen leaves. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and prefers bright indirect light, making it suitable for cultivation in greenhouses or as a houseplant. It flowers prominently in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, producing racemes or panicles from stem nodes. Best grown in sheltered positions with full sun to partial shade, it requires propagation by division or keiki removal and has a UK hardiness rating of H1a.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Dendrobium

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, West-facing, North-facing, South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Dendrobium Yukidaruma gx 'King' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Orchid

Habit

Clump forming, Columnar upright

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Dendrobium Yukidaruma gx 'King'

Propagation

Division, Keiki removal

Pest resistance

Scale insects, Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite

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