Not sure what section of the Dens crepidiferum belongs to, Tom. But you
probably are aware that with some the bulbs are deciduous in their second or
third year, and they only flower from bulbs that have dropped their leaves.
Section Dendrobium (the soft canes) are a typical example.

On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:44:03 -0800, tbell wrote:

This is the first bloom since I bought the plant at the Pacific Orchid
Exposition almost 5 years ago! Does it make sense that this one bloomed on
an old, dried cane when there were two healthy, young canes?

Tom
Walnut Creek, CA
Nikon D200
Dave Gillingham
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