Thanks very much for the suggestion. One of the canes is yellow and soft,
the other 2 are firm and green. I will give what you suggested a try...

Larry

"V_coerulea" wrote in message
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Dendrobium backbulbs will frequently throw new shoots which will root. You
can stake it in a small clay pot (for the weight) with a well drained mix
and only mist until new growth shows. Alternately you can lie the canes
down on a bed of spaghnum. Many joints should throw keikis (new young
plants) which can then be detached and grown on their own. If the canes
are yellow or soft just toss them as they won't grow anything.
Gary

"Larry" wrote in message
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I was repotting a dendrobium (do not know species) this weekend. 3 canes
(connected together) broke off from the rest of the plant. The rest of the
plant was potted. What should I do with the other 3 older canes? Two of
the 3 seem healthy (one was a little soft), but they do not have any roots
attached.

Thanks in advance -

Larry