Growing Orchids in the Australian Garden and Greenhouse

Australian Native OrchidsDendrobium speciosum (rock orchid or king orchid) is the most garden-worthy native orchid — a robust long-lived epiphyte producing spectacular sprays of cream flowers in winter or spring. It can be grown on a rock or rough-barked tree with excellent drainage and bright light. It survives on a rock in a Sydney garden for decades without any care beyond annual rainfall.Cymbidium OrchidsCymbidiums are the most widely grown garden orchids in Australia — their cool temper…