On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 17:51:28 -0500, "Kenni Judd"
wrote:

The only one you list that I can speak to specifically is superbum [aka
anosmum]. They will sometimes bloom without a rest [we found out by
forgetting a couple ...], but they definitely do better with one.

In the wild, they grow on deciduous trees in monsoonal climates. So, in
summer, they are well-shaded and get lots of rain; in winter, they get
little if ay rain and the leaves have fallen off the trees so the light is
much brighter.

These are hard ones for newbies to get used to -- they are SUPPOSED to look
nearly dead, right before they bloom G.

We usually start the rest for ours in early November. Unfortunately, this
year, they will probably have to stay in. Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne
stole their winter-resting homes. I think/hope that the following year,
they will bloom exceptionally well, having the energy of 2 growing seasons
to "burn."
--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com

"joeenp @cablespeed.com (ron)" NOSPAM wrote in message
...
I have heard many confusing and conflicting arguments about the rest
period for some dens. i have some that look like canes that have
kiekes and some like kingianum and superbum. do they all require rest
periods ? if so ! when and how long and where? i might just as ask
WHY! this question should be interesting ! Ron


Thanks Kenni
I grow most all my orchids with lites. i live in the upper north
western part of wash. state. i have put the dens. in the attached
garage with temps of 55 for a high and 50 for a low with one small
window that faces north . i have stopped watering and feeding im
i heading in the right direction??? Ron