I Rescued a Dying Dendrobium speciosum | A Beginner's Journey

Biosti#UrbanOrchids, #BalconyOrchids, #OrchidsforBeginners What happens when a novice orchid grower is handed a severely neglected Dendrobium speciosum and asked "Can you save it?" In this presentation, originally prepared for my local orchid societies, I share the story of how a rescue Dendrobium speciosum sparked an unexpected fascination with Australian native orchids. Inspiration for growing came from Matthew at ‪@helloplantlovers‬ From my earliest orchid memories in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, through years of apartment balcony gardening in Sydney, to rescuing a struggling Sydney Rock Orchid, this is the story of a beginner learning through trial, error, research, and perhaps an unhealthy amount of optimism. In this video: 🌱 My orchid growing background 🌱 The rescue Dendrobium speciosum 🌱 Potting and rehabilitation techniques 🌱 Growing Australian native orchids in suburban Australia 🌱 My preferred potting mix and setup 🌱 Mycorrhizal fungi and other amendments 🌱 Growth updates over the first year 🌱 Current footage of the rescue plants Whether you're new to orchids or already growing Australian natives, I hope you'll find a few useful tips, some lessons learned, and encouragement to take on your own rescue projects. Biostim MycoGold https://biostim.com.au/shop/myco-gold...