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Originally Posted by NJPaphguy  I have acquired a new Den. kingianum, mounted. From what I'm reading it requires a Winter rest from watering. I'm assuming that means NO WATER from November until March. Is that correct? |
No that's not correct. I'm not sure what you're reading (the internet is FULL of really horrible "information") but if that's what it said it was wrong. Den kingianum is native to Australia here and almost all the orchid growers here grow it....a LOT of it.
Because they are native, we can grow them outdoors all year, without heat or protection. They can be watered all year 'round.
I grow mine in bright indirect light.
Water year 'round, more in spring while they are in active growth.
Summer daytime high temps are in the 30'sC (90'sF), and winter night time lows are in the single digits C (high 30's and 40'sF).
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Originally Posted by NJPaphguy or am I not understanding the culture requirements here for this Dendrobium? |
It's possible that the article was referring to nobile-type dendrobiums (of which kingianum is not). Nobile-type dendrobiums do require a dry, bright, cool winter rest.