Dendrobium speciosum is one of the world's most under-rated and exciting of orchids. capable of producing possibly the largest display plants and most spectacular shows of mass blooming of any known orchid. Extraordinarily tough, hardy and drought tolerant it should be one of the most cultivated plants ever! It can tolerate near frost to temperatures over 45°c without severe damage.

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This orchid is native to a vast section of Australia ranging from Mallacoota (37°33'S) south-east Victoria to the tropical conditions up past Cairns (16°57′S). Because it is found over such a vast region, botanists have broken the species apart into many subspecies or varieties.

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Growing under harsh dry and bright Australian conditions it is the perfect orchid for garden planting in tubs or even half wine barrels. Anywhere worldwide that has similar conditions to south-eastern Australia will be able to grow this orchid with ease. Dendrobium speciosum is particularly suited for growing in southern Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain, southern France, and California USA.
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