Dexter,

Yes, I would tend to agree with Rob regarding cutting down on water -- probably
once a week; that is -- if you are in the Northern Hemisphere. In addition, it
is normal for many dendrobiums to lose leaves as well as flower on leafless
canes, and unless the canes go mushy the plant will in time produce new growth
as the culture improves.

.. . . Pam
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Rob Halgren wrote:

DexterWard wrote:

I have been watering about twice a week once with a mild fertilizer at the
begining of the week and then with filtered water at the end. It's
possible, seeing as I am unfamiliar with the culture of dendros, that the
watering is too frequent. I'll go out on a limb and say that this is
probably not a nobile type. I've checked Lowes to see the group of Dendros
from which mine was selected, or possibly to find some identification. I
didn't find any, but the ones that were in bloom were exactly as you've
described, purple and white.



Twice a week is probably too frequent. Check by sticking your
finger (or a sharpened pencil) about an inch into the potting mix. If
it is still damp, you should wait. Eventually you will be able to tell
by the weight of the pot.

Well, I thank you. I guess this plant will either live or it won't. I
simply will have to tell friends and family not to buy me Lowes or Home
Depot Orchids.


I wouldn't go that far... Plenty of good plants there. Just see if
you can educate them to buy happy healthy looking plants with tags.

Rob

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