- Botanical name: Dendrobium 'Comet King'
- Common name: Orchid
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, Houseplant
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Dendrobiums make indoor plants. These orchids require cooler growing conditions and a less humid environment than the popular moth orchid, Phalaenopsis.
Dendrobium nobile ‘Comet King’ bears hot pink flowers with a white and yellow centre.
The winter dormancy of dendrobiums is longer that that of their ‘cousins’ Phalaenopsis. For best results, reduce watering in autumn, and move plants to a bright windowsill, conservatory or porch, where they can remain cool and dry until spring. Then, when temperatures start to increase again, increase watering and bring them indoors.
How to grow Dendrobium 'Comet King'
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Plant size
50cm height
15cm spread
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade
- Hardiness: Tender
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Dendrobium 'Comet King' and wildlife
Dendrobium 'Comet King' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dendrobium 'Comet King' poisonous?
Dendrobium 'Comet King' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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