wow, sooo beautiful!! i must say you have quiet a collection, and alot of really large sized orchids. must be quiet a show seeing them all together. Happy growing
😱 Matthew!!! What a fantastic result! Congrats! I do have a Dendrobium delicatum and the plant is very similar to yours. Mine is younger though but bloomed in total neglect. All my plants got tough treatment this year, unfortunately. Again, congratulations!
Hello, I am also an orchid enthusiast 🤗 It's so great to see your orchids blooming healthily and gorgeously in Australia 👍👍 I like how you present your points on caring for your orchids, very well put together. Thank you for sharing!
We have two kinds of kingianums which we thought were Albas. However when they flower one starts with a slight pink hue then goes white all through. The other starts off pure white and becomes even whiter over time. Can't find any info on why this should be or if they are a different orchids entirely? Very mysterious. We also have the mauve dendronium which we call dendronium mysteriousa since we don't have any idea what it is called. Lol
Interesting! The general consensus seems to be there's a LOT of natural variation and hybridisation. Some seasons I'd swear the blooms on mine are pinker whilst other years its whiter!
Thank you, I now know that my inherited dendobrium is indeed a delicatum! And yep, it lasted many summers outdoors in full sun with very occasional watering, before I became interested in orchids 😅 The poor thing is positively spoilt now!
Thank you for another delightful video. It’s interesting that you say that keikis on this plant are a sign that’s something’s wrong. I’ve got an absolute monster of a plant that produces hundreds of long lasting magenta flowers every year. It pushes out an absurd amount of growth and produces keikis like no orchid I’ve ever seen. I was given the white version of this plant when an orchid collecting friend moved. He literally had it growing on a slab of concrete. I moved it into a wide shallow terra cotta pot, and can’t wait to see what it does this year.
Sounds fabulous! Lots of water can also induce keiki production. But if all's well and you get such wonderful blooms - I wouldn't worry! Maybe your plant just enjoys producing keikis!
@@lisascenic I think kingianum is just quite prone to making keikis; I've got a kingianum and a delicatum growing side by side and both seemingly very happy, the former currently has a bunch of keikis while the latter has never produced a single one, and the friend I originally got them from has observed the same thing. I agree, it just means more baby plants to share around!
I am so glad I stumble into your video! Great information, beautiful and healthy plant. Very valuable Kingianum information. Love the blooms of this one, Delicatum? Noticed you plant them in terra cotta pot, that would be more beneficial than plastic? I am ready to repot my Kingianum, so glad to find your channel. I live near Chicago, USA. Subscribed already. Thank you.
Hi Matthew, I have just recently found you and I really enjoy your videos. I have learnt a lot in the short time I have been watching, it's great that you live Australia so I can relate to your info. Do you do any videos on Phalaenopsis Orhids, I don't seem to have much luck with them. Thanks I'll keep watching. Cheers.
I have been struggling to get my kingianum to flourish! I'm in Virginia, USA so very hot summers but can also get pretty cold in the winter sometimes, so I'll have to bring it inside eventually. I'm going to keep trying. It did have a keiki which I recently snapped off and have growing inside.
Ah! Well I'd imagine it will be fine in the heat outside in summer - gets pretty hot in it's native habitat. Just making sure it gets enough winter light indoors might be the trick? Good luck - once you figure what works it will fly!
Nice video, lovely blooms, thanks for sharing. I have a d.Berry oda whi h is in spike now and I can't wait to see them bloom. However I really like your delecatum and would look for one. Do you give it lots of sun to flower well?
Hi! I have two questions for you: 1) How long do the flowers last, and 2) Do you ever see a narrow yellow ring painted around the cane? I have one in a small 4" pot that I acquired a few years ago. The first two years to sent out multiple new shoots and flowered, though the flowers lasted just a week (maybe that is normal?). This past year the leaves are very pale, no blooms, and I noticed this bright yellow ring on several of the canes. I did repot it in moss, and cut back a few canes that looked dead, but were actually green inside. I noticed two new shoots at the base of the plant so I'm hoping this will start looking well again.
Hi there, you can get a line around the top of an old cane that's about to or has dropped it's leaves. I'd leave any canes until they are really withered and straw coloured before you cut them. I'm not sure where in the world you are but sphagnum probably isn't the best medium for potting these. They do like to dry out between waterings so a loose out of the bag orchid bark mix is a good way to go. Keeping them moist all the time could be a reason why it's failing. And to flower well they need good winter light. Good luck! I hope it revives!
'Keiki' is a Hawaiian word that means child or baby. So in relation to orchids it's when certain types of orchids grow baby plants on their stems which you can break off and grow into a new plant. Some Australian Dendrobiums do it a LOT, particularly if they get too much water and/or not enough light.
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She's a beautiful specimen! 😍😲😍😲😍😲
Thanks for watching! It is a beauty!
LOVE you videos!!! well done!
Thanks for watching!
Love your videos... this orchid is so beautiful, love it! Good job!
Thanks for watching!
Definitely an award winning plant if you entered it in an orchid show ☺️💗
Thanks for watching. I don't think I could lift it further than the front door though!
wow, sooo beautiful!! i must say you have quiet a collection, and alot of really large sized orchids. must be quiet a show seeing them all together. Happy growing
Thank you - it does give me a great deal of pleasure!
I really like your commentary on your orchids. I live in S Fl. And grow outside all year. Carol V
Thank you for finding me - what a fabulous orchid growing climate you have!
What a impressive plant. Well done you.
Thanks for watching - I don't feel I do anything for this particular plant though!
😱 Matthew!!! What a fantastic result! Congrats! I do have a Dendrobium delicatum and the plant is very similar to yours. Mine is younger though but bloomed in total neglect. All my plants got tough treatment this year, unfortunately. Again, congratulations!
Thanks for watching - I feel these Australian kingianum types THRIVE on neglect!
Hello, I am also an orchid enthusiast 🤗 It's so great to see your orchids blooming healthily and gorgeously in Australia 👍👍 I like how you present your points on caring for your orchids, very well put together. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for finding me!
This plant is a stunner!
It really is! Thanks for watching!
We have two kinds of kingianums which we thought were Albas. However when they flower one starts with a slight pink hue then goes white all through. The other starts off pure white and becomes even whiter over time. Can't find any info on why this should be or if they are a different orchids entirely? Very mysterious. We also have the mauve dendronium which we call dendronium mysteriousa since we don't have any idea what it is called. Lol
Interesting! The general consensus seems to be there's a LOT of natural variation and hybridisation. Some seasons I'd swear the blooms on mine are pinker whilst other years its whiter!
Great video and amazing orchid! I am going to have to get one! :)
Pretty easy to find in Australia - and pretty easy to grow!
Thank you, I now know that my inherited dendobrium is indeed a delicatum! And yep, it lasted many summers outdoors in full sun with very occasional watering, before I became interested in orchids 😅 The poor thing is positively spoilt now!
Its a gateway orchid!!
Stunning! ❤
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for another delightful video.
It’s interesting that you say that keikis on this plant are a sign that’s something’s wrong. I’ve got an absolute monster of a plant that produces hundreds of long lasting magenta flowers every year. It pushes out an absurd amount of growth and produces keikis like no orchid I’ve ever seen.
I was given the white version of this plant when an orchid collecting friend moved. He literally had it growing on a slab of concrete. I moved it into a wide shallow terra cotta pot, and can’t wait to see what it does this year.
Sounds fabulous! Lots of water can also induce keiki production. But if all's well and you get such wonderful blooms - I wouldn't worry! Maybe your plant just enjoys producing keikis!
@@helloplantlovers I think it knows how much I love it, and gives me lots of keikis ti share with friends.
@@lisascenic I think kingianum is just quite prone to making keikis; I've got a kingianum and a delicatum growing side by side and both seemingly very happy, the former currently has a bunch of keikis while the latter has never produced a single one, and the friend I originally got them from has observed the same thing. I agree, it just means more baby plants to share around!
😍 wow. thank you for the video.
Thanks for watching it!
I am so glad I stumble into your video! Great information, beautiful and healthy plant. Very valuable Kingianum information. Love the blooms of this one, Delicatum? Noticed you plant them in terra cotta pot, that would be more beneficial than plastic? I am ready to repot my Kingianum, so glad to find your channel. I live near Chicago, USA. Subscribed already. Thank you.
Thanks for finding me! What you pot them in is almost immaterial so whatever works for you and your climate is best!
Hi Matthew, I have just recently found you and I really enjoy your videos. I have learnt a lot in the short time I have been watching, it's great that you live Australia so I can relate to your info. Do you do any videos on Phalaenopsis Orhids, I don't seem to have much luck with them. Thanks I'll keep watching. Cheers.
Hi there - thanks for finding me! I have a whole Phalaenopsis play list you can find here: th-cam.com/play/PLXVNKHj1A0dTgbCZCVJCMXEnrjrzMpEPf.html
I have been struggling to get my kingianum to flourish! I'm in Virginia, USA so very hot summers but can also get pretty cold in the winter sometimes, so I'll have to bring it inside eventually. I'm going to keep trying. It did have a keiki which I recently snapped off and have growing inside.
Ah! Well I'd imagine it will be fine in the heat outside in summer - gets pretty hot in it's native habitat. Just making sure it gets enough winter light indoors might be the trick? Good luck - once you figure what works it will fly!
Nice video, lovely blooms, thanks for sharing. I have a d.Berry oda whi h is in spike now and I can't wait to see them bloom. However I really like your delecatum and would look for one. Do you give it lots of sun to flower well?
Hi there - yes - I think I covered that - it needs lots of direct sunlight, especially in winter, to bloom well. Good luck with yours!
Hi! I have two questions for you: 1) How long do the flowers last, and 2) Do you ever see a narrow yellow ring painted around the cane? I have one in a small 4" pot that I acquired a few years ago. The first two years to sent out multiple new shoots and flowered, though the flowers lasted just a week (maybe that is normal?). This past year the leaves are very pale, no blooms, and I noticed this bright yellow ring on several of the canes. I did repot it in moss, and cut back a few canes that looked dead, but were actually green inside. I noticed two new shoots at the base of the plant so I'm hoping this will start looking well again.
Hi there, you can get a line around the top of an old cane that's about to or has dropped it's leaves. I'd leave any canes until they are really withered and straw coloured before you cut them. I'm not sure where in the world you are but sphagnum probably isn't the best medium for potting these. They do like to dry out between waterings so a loose out of the bag orchid bark mix is a good way to go. Keeping them moist all the time could be a reason why it's failing. And to flower well they need good winter light. Good luck! I hope it revives!
Please tell me what brand of the fertilizer slow release you use for this orchid?
It doesn't matter. An all purpose general garden slow release will do just fine. I use Osmacote as it's the most common brand in Australia. Good luck!
@@helloplantlovers
Okay thank you sir
What is a cakey, cakie?
'Keiki' is a Hawaiian word that means child or baby. So in relation to orchids it's when certain types of orchids grow baby plants on their stems which you can break off and grow into a new plant. Some Australian Dendrobiums do it a LOT, particularly if they get too much water and/or not enough light.