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Dendrobium

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I bought a dendrobium plant last year and it’s not blossomed since. The leaves are healthy but there is no new growth. I’ve kept it inside the house for lack of a greenhouse. Could anyone tell me how can I encourage future blossoms? Thanks

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First remove from the pot and check that the roots are healthy. If not , remove dead (brown, mushy roots) and pot into a suitable mix. Some orchids may take time to adapt. To give proper advice, you really need to give us the name of the Dendrobium eg. Den. speciosum

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I bought a dendrobium plant last year and it’s not blossomed since. The leaves are healthy but there is no new growth. I’ve kept it inside the house for lack of a greenhouse. Could anyone tell me how can I encourage future blossoms? Thanks

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Syed, the most likely problem is insufficient light.  You would need HID lights to bloom most Dends indoors.  You don’t really need a greenhouse, they do nicely in many areas on a patio with lattice work or shade cloth or the like. Buzz – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I bought a dendrobium plant last year and it’s not blossomed since. The leaves are healthy but there is no new growth. I’ve kept it inside the house for lack of a greenhouse. Could anyone tell me how can I encourage future blossoms? Thanks

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Dendribums tend to need quite a bit of light.  Also, there are many types of Dendrobium.  I would guess that yours is a Den. phalanopsis hybrid.  If your plant had a long flower stalk with stiff cane like stems then it is for sure a Den. phalanopsis hybrid.  This type of plant was originally found in tropical Northern Australia.  They need bright indirect light (i.e. West or East facing windows with at least a few hours of sunshine per day) and warm temperature. When the new growth (the new cane) finishes growing, reduce the watering a bit, and then it should flower for you after a few weeks. I could say I am an experienced grower, but I still find that these type of Dendrobium is a bit tricky for me to bloom.  So good luck. p.s. also do forget to fertilize it with a week fertilizer once a week during the growing season, which usually is in the summer. Andrew (San Diego)

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Some books say that Dend. phalaenopsis needs lower temperature during dormant period as well. Is that true? Also, when exactly does the plant rest – fall or winter? Vitaly When the new growth (the new cane) finishes growing, reduce the watering a bit, and then it should flower for you after a few weeks.

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In general, a plant needing a rest period will do so after it has completed it’s current growth cycle.  For my dens, that’s typically over the winter (southeast PA).  In earlt spring, I see commencement of root growth and that of new leads, and that’s the sign to resume the standard watering and feeding regimen. — Ray Barkalow < First Rays Orchids         Secure Online Ordering        http://www.firstrays.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Some books say that Dend. phalaenopsis needs lower temperature during dormant period as well. Is that true? Also, when exactly does the plant rest – fall or winter? Vitaly When the new growth (the new cane) finishes growing, reduce the watering a bit, and then it should flower for you after a few weeks. — please remove the underscore to email me

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Vitaly, I can’t recall ever actually resting a Den phal. Well, perhaps in my early days. Our winters here just naturally have lower temps..the greenhouse will be 62 unless the sun is out…and as for watering, unless we are actually resting a Den, we just cut back on the water and food, perhaps to alternating weeks. Regardless of the time of year, the media in those pots still has to dry out. Winter makes it more difficult. -Rod- – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Some books say that Dend. phalaenopsis needs lower temperature during dormant period as well. Is that true? Also, when exactly does the plant rest – fall or winter? Vitaly When the new growth (the new cane) finishes growing, reduce the watering a bit, and then it should flower for you after a few weeks. — please remove the underscore to email me

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I am new at this and have been reading a lot.  I have several dendrobiums and am trying to find out which type they are, is there any easy way to tell.  I did not know there were 3 types until I started reading and now I am confused, help!

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I am new at growing orchids and would like to learn how to tell the different types of dendrobiums  apart.  When I started I just heard about dendrobium, as I have read more I learned that there different types but so far from all I have read I really do not understand how tell them apart.

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I am new at growing orchids and would like to learn how to tell the different types of dendrobiums  apart.  When I started I just heard about dendrobium, as I have read more I learned that there different types but so far from all I have read I really do not understand how tell them apart.

Dave, How far are you willing to go? The best text I’ve yet seen on Dens is Marg and Charlie Bakers "Orchid Species Culture: Dendrobium", with info on about 1500 different species and enough synonyms to try the patience of anyone. They have a website, sorry, I don’t have the URL. -Rod- Venger’s Orchids Website http://www.vengers.com/

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Dave, you’ll find Baker & Baker at:                                 http://www.orchidculture.com -Bob BOTANA – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am new at growing orchids and would like to learn how to tell the different types of dendrobiums  apart.  When I started I just heard about dendrobium, as I have read more I learned that there different types but so far from all I have read I really do not understand how tell them apart.

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I have two Dendrobiums that I don’t know whether I have a problem or not. Their leaves have turned yellowish and are falling off the plants. One of them all the leaves have fallen off but the stock is still green. The other one is just turning yellow. I have been watering them twice a week. I have some other Dendrobiums that are in bloom and they are just file. They are still potted in the containers they came in. I have had them less than a year. Is this normal or is something wrong with them. I have 19 plants in all. A mixture of Oncidiums, Vanda, Phals and Dendrobiums. Can someone help me out here?

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I have two Dendrobiums that I don’t know whether I have a problem or not. Their leaves have turned yellowish and are falling off the plants. One of them all the leaves have fallen off but the stock is still green. The other one is just turning yellow. I have been watering them twice a week. I have some other Dendrobiums that are in bloom and they are just file. They are still potted in the containers they came in. I have had them less than a year. Is this normal or is something wrong with them. I have 19 plants in all. A mixture of Oncidiums, Vanda, Phals and Dendrobiums. Can someone help me out here?

Do they have names? For some this is not unusual, for others it may be a sign of impending disaster. What is the environment, outdoor, indoor, natural light, etc.? Bill in the Florida Keys

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I received a Den.(Hiyosh: Isotomi: X Tokiko Inaba} for Christmas. I would like to know informatiom and which family and culture notes on it. Thank you in advance, Jim

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I received a Den.(Hiyosh: Isotomi: X Tokiko Inaba} for Christmas. I would like to know informatiom and which family and culture notes on it. Thank you in advance, Jim

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There is culture information for almost every orchid species at the library or on-line.  Use one of your search engines to retrieve "orchids" and you will find more information than you ever dreamed possible.  You will be able to analyze what you have in your home to the information given and —  Anna & Sue                                      "One has only one – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I received a Den.(Hiyosh: Isotomi: X Tokiko Inaba} for Christmas. I would like to know informatiom and which family and culture notes on it. Thank you in advance, Jim

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Help!!  Just bought my first Dendrobium Orchid.  Was told to plant it in 100% Orchid Bark.  Is this the correct procedure?  It was in potting soil when purchased (at a hardware store) but local nursery said Orchid Bark only.  Is currently in  4" clay pot in Orchid Bark. Thanks, Sherrie

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Help!!  Just bought my first Dendrobium Orchid.  Was told to plant it in 100% Orchid Bark.  Is this the correct procedure?  It was in potting soil when purchased (at a hardware store) but local nursery said Orchid Bark only.  Is currently in  4" clay pot in Orchid Bark. Thanks, Sherrie

Sherrie, Maybe. Maybe not. I’m not a proponent of 100% bark mixes but that doesn’t mean it won’t work. I’m definitely not in favor of beginners trying to grow Orchids in mud mixes so would have to go along with the local nursery. -Rod- Venger’s Orchids Website http://www.vengers.com/

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Help!!  Just bought my first Dendrobium Orchid.  Was told to plant it in 100% Orchid Bark.  Is this the correct procedure?  It was in potting soil when purchased (at a hardware store) but local nursery said Orchid Bark only.  Is currently in  4" clay pot in Orchid Bark. Thanks, Sherrie Sherrie, Maybe. Maybe not. I’m not a proponent of 100% bark mixes but that doesn’t mean it won’t work. I’m definitely not in favor of beginners trying to grow Orchids in mud mixes so would have to go along with the local nursery. -Rod- Venger’s Orchids Website http://www.vengers.com/

I had posted a similar query a week or so ago. Since then, I had one of the plants start to lose leaves and generally start acting poorly. I repotted into fine bark (had been in virtually pure peat) and it seems to have stabilized things. I suspect that the mix was simply keeping things too wet. We’ll see.

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Yes this is the correct potting   medium for Dendrobium orchids   Lee – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Help!!  Just bought my first Dendrobium Orchid.  Was told to plant it in 100% Orchid Bark.  Is this the correct procedure?  It was in potting soil when purchased (at a hardware store) but local nursery said Orchid Bark only. Is currently in  4" clay pot in Orchid Bark. Thanks, Sherrie

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Help!!  Just bought my first Dendrobium Orchid.  Was told to plant it in 100% Orchid Bark.  Is this the correct procedure?  It was in potting soil when purchased (at a hardware store) but local nursery said Orchid Bark only.  Is currently in  4" clay pot in Orchid Bark. Thanks, Sherrie Sherrie, Maybe. Maybe not. I’m not a proponent of 100% bark mixes but that doesn’t mean it won’t work. I’m definitely not in favor of beginners trying to grow Orchids in mud mixes so would have to go along with the local nursery. -Rod- Venger’s Orchids Website http://www.vengers.com/ I had posted a similar query a week or so ago. Since then, I had one of the plants start to lose leaves and generally start acting poorly. I repotted into fine bark (had been in virtually pure peat) and it seems to have stabilized things. I suspect that the mix was simply keeping things too wet. We’ll see.

Bob, Many repotted plants will do poorly for a time. Much depends on when you repot as well as why. If it’s a consistent problem, try spraying the leaves with Cloud Cover before repotting. -Rod- Venger’s Orchids Website http://www.vengers.com/

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I was just given my fourth orchid plant.  It is a dendrobium and is blooming.  The orchid is planted black rocks.  Shouldn’t it be in orchid bark.  This is the second one I’ve gotten planted in rocks.  The other one I repotted in an orchid pot with orchid bark.   Would someone be kind enough to shed some light on this? Thanks Kyle

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I was just given my fourth orchid plant.  It is a dendrobium and is blooming.  The orchid is planted in black rocks.  Shouldn’t it be in orchid bark.

This is not the season to repot dendrobiums. Many people grow orchids in inorganic media successfully. If it is happy in the black rocks & you can adjust your watering & feeding to it, let it alone. Iris, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "The trouble with people is not that they don’t know but that they know so much that ain’t so."  Josh Billings, 1818-1885.

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I was just given my fourth orchid plant.  It is a dendrobium and is blooming.  The orchid is planted black rocks.  Shouldn’t it be in orchid bark.  This is the second one I’ve gotten planted in rocks.  The other one I repotted in an orchid pot with orchid bark.   Would someone be kind enough to shed some light on this? Thanks Kyle

Kyle, Most dendrobiums sold in stores are from Hawaii, which of course has an unlimited supply of lava rock and so thats what they use. Bark is just too expensive to ship. Matt Swift – residence – Ventura, CA employment – Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, CA

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Hi Jerry love the name of your place! yes, I flush the pots with clear water (if it doesnt rain) couple of times between fert.  havent yet had a problem with salts buildup Audrey

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I would be interested in knowing WHY it is not the season to repot dendrobiums??

It is recommended to repot dendrobiums when the newest growth is producing roots. This is usually in the spring or summer. Of course if the plant were really in trouble I would try to repot now with minimal stress. Iris, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "The trouble with people is not that they don’t know but that they know so much that ain’t so."  Josh Billings, 1818-1885.

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The orchid is planted black rocks.  Shouldn’t it be in orchid bark.  This is the second one I’ve gotten planted in rocks.

I grow quite a few of mine in black lava rock.  it’s a medium that will not retain much water–very good for high humidity environs with freq rains or overwatering growers.  If the plant is well established and blooming (not just shoved in there recently)–leave it there and just water more frequently than you would for the bark mix. hope this helps Audrey

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Not knowing the type of dendrobium you are referring to… I would be interested in knowing WHY it is not the season to repot dendrobiums??

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(Alynne7725) writes: The orchid is planted black rocks.  Shouldn’t it be in orchid bark.  This is the second one I’ve gotten planted in rocks. I grow quite a few of mine in black lava rock.  it’s a medium that will not retain much water–very good for high humidity environs with freq rains or overwatering growers.  If the plant is well established and blooming (not just shoved in there recently)–leave it there and just water more frequently than you would for the bark mix.

Alynne, So do we. In addition, we also grow Cattleya Alliance and Vanda Alliance in lava rock. Besides the advantages you listed, it does not break down and helps hold the pots upright, when the Dendrobs get tall and unwieldy.  The one caution is that lava rock, red or black, does tend to build up fertilizer salts on the surface. Using non salt fertilizers, such as manure teas, fish emulsion, etc. solves this drawback, or clear water flushes between fertilizing sessions, if you use the salt based fertilizers. Likewise, we hope this helps. Jerry Chat (941)351-2483 Fax: (941)358-0824

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(IrisCohen) writes:  (first part from "Kyle D. Fulwiler") I was just given my fourth orchid plant.  It is a dendrobium and is blooming.  The orchid is planted in black rocks.  Shouldn’t it be in orchid bark. This is not the season to repot dendrobiums. Many people grow orchids in inorganic media successfully. If it is happy in the black rocks & you can adjust your watering & feeding to it, let it alone.

I agree, IF the plant is really growing in those black rocks. (potted at the normal depth and looking established) I say this because someone once gave a Dendrobium to me. It was planted in bark, but way too deep, with 3 or 4 inches of the canes covered. It looked to me like someone pulled a few canes off a bigger flowering plant and put them deep into the bark so they wouldn’t fall over. Obviously they didn’t expect anyone to be growing it on after it flowered. I would think black rocks would work even better for that dishonest sort of practice. Check to make sure thats not whats going on. Steve in the Adirondacks of northern NY

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Aaron (or anyone else that wishes to respond), A week or two ago, during a discussion about vanilla, you listed several species that you thought would make good beginer plants.  Among them was the comment that some species of Dendrobium were easy to cultivate.  I am interested as to whether there might be easily grown Dendrobium species that do well in intermediate temperatures and do NOT need the fall/winter marked drop in temp to enable flowering to occur. How about the same question for Cymbidium. Thanks. Howard

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I am interested as to whether there might be easily grown Dendrobium species that do well in intermediate temperatures and do NOT need the fall/winter marked drop in temp to enable flowering to occur.

I like the dendrobium phalaenopsis hybrids.  while it is true that they dont like low temps (below 55 degrees F they tend to start dropping leaves), they bloom well w/o the rest and cool temps.  In fact, right now, all of mine are blooming or starting to spike.  no fragrance, but the colors are lovely. and—have a Den. Pixie Princess ‘H&R’ that blooms twice a year, with no resting.

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A week or two ago, during a discussion about vanilla, you listed several species that you thought would make good beginer plants.  Among them was the comment that some species of Dendrobium were easy to cultivate.  I am interested as to whether there might be easily grown Dendrobium species that do well in intermediate temperatures and do NOT need the fall/winter marked drop in temp to enable flowering to occur.

Hi Howard. I grow the following dendrobium species in the intermediate house year ’round (60F-83F) schuetzii deari delacourii scabrilingue bellatulum unicum albosanguinea sanderae (cool side, 58F-77F) polysema muscifera aduncum hercoglossum lawesii victoriae-reginae gonzalesii rhodostictum – and others I don’t immediately recall All of the above grow and bloom well. Dale

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Several months ago I asked to the group how to get my Den. Emma into bloom. I gave it a real severe rest this autumn and winter :  five months without the smallest drop of water, facing south even when sunny.  Then I gave it lots of water again.  After one month it has two flower spikes (one and two inches long). Thanks to you all. Philippe from Belgium.

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Several months ago I asked to the group how to get my Den. Emma into bloom. I gave it a real severe rest this autumn and winter : five months without the smallest drop of water, facing south even when sunny. Then I gave it lots of water again. After one month it has two flower spikes (one and two inches long). Thanks to you all. Philippe from Belgium.  Philippe,

  Yipee!  Congratulations on your den spikes .  Keep us informed as they progress; I’m curious to hear how they do.   Regards,   Karen   http://www.rollanet.org/~mknisbet/ Before you buy.

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<< Several months ago I asked to the group how to get my Den. Emma into bloom. I gave it a real severe rest this autumn and winter : five months without the smallest drop of water, facing south even when sunny. Then I gave it lots of water again. After one month it has two flower spikes (one and two inches long). Thanks to you all. Philippe from Belgium.  Philippe,

Congratulations. This hybrid is made from kingianum, speciosum, and tetragonum and in addition to drying it out in fall and winter it should also have cool night temps, the same time, below 50F. I’m not sure what temp you were growing it in, but if not cool this might give you even better flowering next year.

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I recently bought a miniature dendrobium at Home Depot that had just finished flowering and was being sold at  half price.  It had two stems about six inches long which were the ones that had flowered and two stems about two inches tall. Since bringing it home and fluorescent lights three new stems have come up and are now about three inches each.  It is in a three inch clay pot. No info on the type. My question, do I repot it into a larger pot, separate it into two or more plants or cut out some of the old stems? Thanks from a new orchid enthusiast.

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I recently bought a miniature dendrobium at Home Depot that had just finished flowering and was being sold at  half price.  It had two stems about six inches long which were the ones that had flowered and two stems about two inches tall. Since bringing it home and fluorescent lights three new stems have come up and are now about three inches each.  It is in a three inch clay pot. No info on the type. My question, do I repot it into a larger pot, separate it into two or more plants or cut out some of the old stems? Thanks from a new orchid enthusiast.

Kaygee…    the best advice would be to give it lots of light, a good amount of water and fertilizer and otherwise leave it alone (unless it’s been potted in that horrible soil-like wood shaving stuff that you find at many of the home supply stores…in that case, repot in a bark mix). When new growth is emerging is the best time for repotting, as the roots that descend from that growth can establish itself well in its new digs. — Prem – Animator, programmer, and orchid and fossil nut extraordinaire… – DNRC Title: Minister of Lightwave 3d Plugin Design Foolishness – Home – http://www.PremDesign.com "We in our foolishness thought we were wise He played the fool and He opened our eyes We in our weakness believed we were strong He became nothing to show we were wrong." "God’s Own Fool" – Michael Card

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s sHello, sI have recently started caring for orchids, so i am a bit new at this. sMy question is: I have a very tall (2-3 feet) dendrobium that has pink sand white flowers with curly petals.  It is in a bark medium. i water sit once a week. there are about 6 blooms on it now and they are all slooking sort of wilted and droopy.  Is this normal? Can i do anything sto promote flowering? Help! sThanks, ssusan scott Susan, How long have the flowers been on the plant? If the plant has been in bloom for a few months, then yes, it’s normal as the blooms are ready to drop. If the blooms just opened recently then you may have a bug or bacterial problem. Check the backs of the flowers for scale or mealie bugs, especially at the top of the ovary just behind the flower. Also look for dark brown spots which would indicate a bacterial infection. Good luck. -Rod- Rod & Susan Venger, Venger’s Orchids Homepage address http://www.usa.net/venger/ Listings Available – Email us for your copies Order Line 1-800-483-6437 * We are seeking Ctsm backbulbs of all kinds * —

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Hello, I have recently started caring for orchids, so i am a bit new at this. My question is: I have a very tall (2-3 feet) dendrobium that has pink and white flowers with curly petals.  It is in a bark medium. i water it once a week. there are about 6 blooms on it now and they are all looking sort of wilted and droopy.  Is this normal? Can i do anything to promote flowering? Help! Thanks, susan scott

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Susan: Typically Dendrobiums are in pots smaller in proportion that it’s size. They like it that way. But because of this, you’ll need to water them more frequently. In the winter, I water mine twice a week. In the summer where they are out side in dapple shade under a tree, I water them every day, if that day hadn’t rained. Good luck! Andrew

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello friends, I’ve just bought a small pot of Dendrobium with dark purple flowers floating from its spike.  The plants were in a peat moss medium.  Two of the leaves from one stem have completely turned yellow.  Last night I repotted the plants to a bigger pot using "Orchid’s Bark"-fir bark & charcoal-as medium.  The peat moss medium that the plants were in was so wet when I took the plants out.  Perhaps, there laid the reason for the yellowing on some of the leaves.  My questions are: 1) Should I cut off the yellowing leaves to divert the plant’s energy    to other healthier leaves? Without being cutted, would the yellowing    leaves fall off by themselves without taking so much energy from the    plants? 2) I’ve read in the orchid book that after repotting, the plant should    not be watered for at least one or two weeks.  If this is the case,    I am wondering how is the plant going to survive without water for    one or two weeks? 3) Has anyone ever used aluminum wires to bend the spike to a desired    shape?  I have a Phalaenopsis whose spike is going straight up in the    air which, I feel, is not aesthetically beautiful at all. I feel that    Phals. would look much more beautiful and aesthetic when its spike is    curved up and down in the floating horizontal position. What should I    do to induce the spike to bend horizontally? Thank you so much in advance.  Wishing everyone have a great day. Take care, Quang D. Tran Chicago, IL

Stakes on their plants for quite a few years.  As well as beng able to be bent to shape for decorative plants they can be sterilized and reused and work out quite cheep.  I believe their supply is the local power lines (not currently carring electricity) and they unwind lengths of wire.  They bend over the tops of the stakes so that they do less damage when they hit an eye Stephen Early

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        Sorry, no help on Dendrobium.  I kill them!   shape?  I have a Phalaenopsis whose spike is going straight up in the   air which, I feel, is not aesthetically beautiful at all. I feel that   Phals. would look much more beautiful and aesthetic when its spike is   curved up and down in the floating horizontal position. What should I   do to induce the spike to bend horizontally?

        Most Phals will eventually get that nice arcing look to the infloresence.  If the spike is just developing, it will go straight up for some time.  But, it will eventually become top heavy and start to bend back down.  It is good to stake them such that they don’t become too heavy and either break or tip over the pot.  If it is a Doritis hybrid (fairly close, not several generations out) you may have a straight up and down spike.  Some people find that attractive.  I do.   Rob  Rob’s rules to live by:                          | Send me seeds! Will flask    (1) There is always room for one more orchid.  |  for food.    (2) There is always room for two more orchids. |    (3) There is no rule 3.                        | Don’t go to grad school!     (3a) When one has insufficient credit to buy  |            more orchids, obtain more credit.        | Future Starving PhD. http://pubweb.acns.nwu.edu/~rhalgren              | Why yes, I am a molecular

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Hello friends, I’ve just bought a small pot of Dendrobium with dark purple flowers floating from its spike.  The plants were in a peat moss medium.  Two of the leaves from one stem have completely turned yellow.  Last night I repotted the plants to a bigger pot using "Orchid’s Bark"-fir bark & charcoal-as medium.  The peat moss medium that the plants were in was so wet when I took the plants out.  Perhaps, there laid the reason for the yellowing on some of the leaves.  My questions are: 1) Should I cut off the yellowing leaves to divert the plant’s energy    to other healthier leaves? Without being cutted, would the yellowing    leaves fall off by themselves without taking so much energy from the    plants? 2) I’ve read in the orchid book that after repotting, the plant should    not be watered for at least one or two weeks.  If this is the case,    I am wondering how is the plant going to survive without water for    one or two weeks? 3) Has anyone ever used aluminum wires to bend the spike to a desired    shape?  I have a Phalaenopsis whose spike is going straight up in the    air which, I feel, is not aesthetically beautiful at all. I feel that    Phals. would look much more beautiful and aesthetic when its spike is    curved up and down in the floating horizontal position. What should I    do to induce the spike to bend horizontally? Thank you so much in advance.  Wishing everyone have a great day. Take care, Quang D. Tran Chicago, IL

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I bought a dendrobium  last year November (I have lost the tag so I do not know the name) which was blooming for about 6 weeks. The plant has not grown any leaves since. I appears very healthy. All my other orchids have new shoots and spikes, but the dendrobium seems to be dormant. I fertilize all my orchids. Is there something more I need to do to encourage growth or is the plant dormant? I am stumped and would appreciate any advice. Thanks, Carla

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I bought a dendrobium  last year November (I have lost the tag so I do not know the name) which was blooming for about 6 weeks. The plant has not grown any leaves since. I appears very healthy. All my other orchids have new shoots and spikes, but the dendrobium seems to be dormant. I fertilize all my orchids. Is there something more I need to do to encourage growth or is the plant dormant? I am stumped and would appreciate any advice. Thanks, Carla

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