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Pink Rock Orchid

Dendrobium kingianum

A hardy, compact orchid with plump pseudobulbs and fragrant pink to white flowers, often with speckled lips.

The essentials at a glance

Watering

Every 7 days
Light

Full sun
Humidity

40–60 %
Temperature

10–28 °C

How to care for your Pink Rock Orchid

Everything you need to keep your Pink Rock Orchid healthy: watering, light, humidity, feeding, repotting and pruning.

The Pink Rock Orchid is a resilient and adaptable species, making it an excellent choice for beginner orchid growers. It produces charming sprays of star-shaped, often fragrant flowers ranging in color from deep pink to white, typically with a speckled or striped lip. This orchid benefits from a cooler, drier winter rest period to encourage prolific blooming. Its tolerance for a wide range of temperatures and light conditions contributes to its popularity among enthusiasts, suitable for outdoor growth in mild climates.

Watering your Pink Rock Orchid

Every 7 days

Water thoroughly when dry; allow to dry out completely between waterings, especially in winter.

How to know it needs water

Potting mix is bone dry
Pseudobulbs show slight shriveling

How much light a Pink Rock Orchid needs

Full sun

Bright light, including some direct morning or late afternoon sun.

Direct sun tolerated: 2 to 4 h a day
Orientations that suit it: East, South-east, South, South-west, West

Humidity and misting

40–60 %

Moderate (40-60%). Misting is generally not necessary if humidity is adequate, can be done sparingly.

Feeding and fertiliser

Every 14 days

Fertilize from spring to late summer; reduce and stop entirely in fall/winter for flowering.

Recommended feed: Balanced orchid fertilizer during growth, high phosphorus in late summer. · 10-10-10

Repotting your Pink Rock Orchid

Every 36 months

Repot gently, use a mix for epiphytic orchids; avoid deep planting.

When: Spring, after flowering.
Potting mix: Orchid mix
Mix in: pine bark, perlite, sphagnum moss

The tell-tale signs

Pot-bound
Media breakdown

Pruning your Pink Rock Orchid

After flowering. Remove only dead or shriveled canes; green canes store energy for future blooms.

Through the year

Watering is not set once and for all: it follows the light and the growth. Allow 11 days between waterings in the depth of winter, against 6 in the growing season.

6 J
6 F
6 M
6 A
7 M
8 J
11 J
11 A
6 S
6 O
6 N
6 D

Active growth · Days between waterings

Good to know

Native to Eastern Australia, often growing on rocks (lithophyte) or trees (epiphyte).
Known for its distinctive fragrance, varying from vanilla to raspberry.

Frequently asked questions about the Pink Rock Orchid

How do you care for a Pink Rock Orchid?

Water it every 7 days. Give it full sun. Ideal humidity: 40–60 %. Ideal temperature: 10–28 °C. Water thoroughly when dry; allow to dry out completely between waterings, especially in winter.

How often should you water a Pink Rock Orchid?

Every 7 days Water thoroughly when dry; allow to dry out completely between waterings, especially in winter. How to know it needs water : Potting mix is bone dry ; Pseudobulbs show slight shriveling.

How much light does a Pink Rock Orchid need?

Full sun Bright light, including some direct morning or late afternoon sun. 2 to 4 h a day

Is the Pink Rock Orchid toxic to cats and dogs?

No, the Pink Rock Orchid is not listed as toxic to cats and dogs. That is still no reason to let your pets chew on it.

Why are my Pink Rock Orchid leaves turning yellow?

Yellowing most often comes from too much water: the mix stays wet and the roots suffocate. Check that the pot drains, empty the saucer, and let the mix dry before watering again. Too little light or a cold draught cause the same symptom.

When should you repot a Pink Rock Orchid?

Repot every 36 months, ideally in spring, after flowering.. Repot gently, use a mix for epiphytic orchids; avoid deep planting.