{"product_id":"dendrobium-secundum-species-orchid","title":"Dendrobium secundum - species - orchid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDendrobium secundum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy, warm-growing epiphyte that thrives in Australia’s tropical and subtropical regions, though it can be grown in temperate zones if kept in a sheltered greenhouse. This orchid loves a bright spot with plenty of filtered sunlight—think around 50% shade in the heat of summer—and needs excellent air movement to stay healthy. During the active growing season, it enjoys a thorough drenching every few days when the mix dries out, but as winter approaches, you must pull back on the water significantly to give it a proper dry rest, which is essential for triggering those iconic pink or white flower spikes on its mature, leafless canes. It's happiest in a free-draining mix of bark and charcoal, ideally in a small terra cotta pot or mounted on cork, and can handle typical Australian summer highs up to 36°C, provided humidity is kept high. Ensure you protect it from frost and cold winds, as it prefers night temperatures to stay above 10°C to 13°C, if left outside in winter, make sure they are completely dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eUpcoming Flask Release: Late 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure your spot for our limited-run \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Hobby Flasks\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e plants per flask) with a \u003cstrong\u003e$0 Reservation\u003c\/strong\u003e. By reserving today, you ensure you are the first to know when the plants are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost Today:\u003c\/strong\u003e $0.00 (No deposit required - use code \u003cstrong\u003eRESERVE \u003c\/strong\u003eto remove 5c charge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e None. No obligation to purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reserving today locks in the \u003cstrong\u003e$25 special rate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePriority Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive a 48-hour window to finalise your order before the batch goes live to the public.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic; color: #666666; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; padding-top: 10px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eNote: Standard shipping rates and biosecurity conditions apply at final purchase. As these are live cultures, dates are estimates based on the current growth rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial sourced from Thailand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #555555;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWE ONLY SHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Currently excludes NT, TAS \u0026amp; WA - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-our-flasks\"\u003emore info here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #555555;\"\u003eTo register your interest in established plants and seedlings, please email designsbntr@gmail.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs by Nature","offers":[{"title":"Reserve a Flask (next available)","offer_id":52994016674114,"sku":null,"price":0.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Micro Hobby Flask (5 plants)","offer_id":52994016706882,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Seedling","offer_id":52994016739650,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Flowering Size","offer_id":52994016772418,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/8490\/0674\/files\/dendrobium-secundum.webp?v=1778122740","url":"https:\/\/designsbynature.au\/products\/dendrobium-secundum-species-orchid","provider":"DBN - Designs by Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}