Dendrobium pseudobulbs look shriveled

[Mothra79]

So, I just purchased a new dendrobium from a local orchid nursery for only eight dollars. My only other orchid is a phal., so I'm new to pseudobulbs in general. The canes on this den. seem to have deep, lengthwise furrows. What could be causing this? Overall, how does this dendrobium look?

[priz_m]

Hi Mothra, I too rescued a Dend from Lowe's not so long ago and it resembles yours but is a lot smaller, being a phal girl myself I haven't come to understant dends too well, mine so far is developing new roots and 2 canes, so I must be doing something right, jejejeje, this is what I did:

I repotted mine in a fine/med fir bark mix, I water weekly, fert weakly twice a month (MSU fert) and have it sitting in a north facing window that catches most of the morning sun.

As for yours, it looks ok to me... I've seen canes with those same furrows and no leaves on a Dend my mother in law has and lately it seems to be growing new leaves so I wouldn't worry much.

Hope to be of some help , and hopefully our pals on the Dend alliance can give further expert advice

Priz

[Junebug]

You're Dendrobium looks perfectly normal and your new growths look healthy. You've even got a spike getting ready to bloom. Don't worry about the shriveled canes. It's a natural progression for the older pseudobulbs to become shriveled. Despite their appearance they're still providing energy for the plant so don't remove them until they become completely dry and yellowed. with your new baby.

[Becca]

It looks great to me too! And of course we all want to know what it will look like when those flower buds open you will have to provide us with a few pictures.

[Mothra79]

Thanks, guys, for reassuring me! I'll definitely post some pictures once it blooms!

[quiltergal]

Yep, it looks great to me too. It's the natural progression as a cane ages to become wrinkled like that. The plant will use up all available nutrients from that cane before it dries up. Dens are kind of known for their "dead stick" look. They make up for it by having beautiful flowers. Look forward to seeing your blooms!