Dendrobium delicatum

[Dorsetman]

Very similar to D.kingianum and often confused; so much so that I have heard traders say "if it's a little 'un it's delicatum, if it's a big 'un it's kingianum" and they are just referring to the height of the canes.
True, delicatum will flower on canes as small as 4 inches, and rarely gets above 8 inches ( in the plants I have seen and grown) whereas kingianum will flower on canes as small as 8 inches but can be grown to give canes mire than twice that height.
No doubt taxonomists can distinguish, and I think I can - apar]t from stature, since delicatum has a more complexly lobed lip. There is no other difference in flower shape or size or colour - they range from the pure alba, through the near alba, pale pink and up to dark pink, as here.
A lovely scent too.

[cdayinflorida]

What a beauty. I didn't realize how awesome this was one. I absolutely love the color and shape. Thanks for sharing.

[Halloamey]

Lovely !! Very nice pattern on the lip.

[zainal abidin]

At first glance look like Den lancifolium, so nice.

[Kmac]

The color is so rich and wonderul! And the cool lip. Love it!!
And it doesn't get too big, you say? hhhmmmm.....

[devasha]

Very pretty, loving the color!

[123orchids]

wow that is a very nice one, love it.

[Michael Saar]

Formally Dendrobium xdelicatum, a natural hybrid (kingianum x speciosum). If you search it in the Kew database, it shows (kingianum x tarberi), but when you look up tarberi, it is shown as a synonym of speciosum-it looks like they have a little housekeeping to do. The accepted name for the artificially created hybrid is Specio-kingianum. There are three synonyms for this hybrid; I won't list them here for clarity. (If you're curious, check the RHS register). Mine is blooming now too; it's white with a slight lavender blush. I like yours better.

[k_andreev]

just have time to sit after big cleaning day,your purple orchid make my day Jeoff.thank you so so much for such a wonderful picture.

[pavel]

Beautiful flowers!