{"product_id":"rockin-plum-native-orchid-spathoglottis-rockin-plum","title":"Rockin Plum Native Orchid - Spathoglottis 'Rockin Plum'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRockin Plum Native Orchid (\u003cem\u003eSpathoglottis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rockin Plum') is a strong-growing garden orchid, about 50cm tall, with vivid purple-pink flowers that each carry a golden spot at the centre. It descends from a native rainforest ground orchid of far north Queensland, and once established it sends up tall flower stems again and again. Plant it in a tropical style bed and it earns its place for most of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that keeps returning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple-pink flowers open year round in warm climates and from spring to autumn in cooler parts of Australia, often in several flushes a year in the warmer north.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good strong grower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it pops up many tall flower stems, so a small start becomes a full display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows in the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a terrestrial orchid, planted in free-draining soil or potting mix rather than hung on a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 50cm tall it suits a container as easily as a garden border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to share.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crowded clumps divide into bulbs that can be replanted elsewhere or passed on to friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart so the clumps merge into a bed of leaves. A drift of five or more gives the flower stems real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-centred purple flowers stand out against broad green leaves and bold tropical foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 30cm pot of free-draining mix is enough for one clump, ideal beside an entry or on a sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rockin Plum Native Orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. In hotter regions a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it best. It is frost tender, so in colder areas keep it in a pot that can come under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil with a layer of mulch to hold moisture. It can tolerate seasonally wet soils and sunny creek banks, but waterlogging through a cold winter will rot the bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, around 12 weeks. Add extra water in dry periods, and feed each month with a dilute liquid fertiliser for longer flowering and lush new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flower stems back once they finish and remove old leaves. When clumps become too large, dig them up and gently separate the bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockin Plum Native Orchid is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and green, ready to plant straight into the garden or a pot, and it bulks up over its first growing season before settling into regular flowering. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/orchids-care-maintenance-a-guide\"\u003eOrchid care guide for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse all flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants for lush gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePot-friendly plants for patios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm climates it flowers year round and often several times a year. In cooler parts of Australia expect flowers from spring to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot. It is frost tender, so grow it in a container, give it plenty of sun in the warmer months and move it under cover before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need feeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a little. A dilute liquid fertiliser each month keeps the leaves lush and the flowering going. Add extra water in dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789641679167,"sku":"SPA-HYB-ROCKIN-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/rockin-plum-native-orchid-spathoglottis-rockin-plum.jpg?v=1792192575","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/rockin-plum-native-orchid-spathoglottis-rockin-plum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}