Den. kingianum problem

[Phyrex]

It's alive, ALIVE!

[RosieC]

Great news

[pinkieniblet]

Does anyone have any tips to making this dendo bloom! I have had mine for at least 3 years without anything. I have had many kikis and the plant is very large with many roots. But still, no flowers. I grow it under grow lights and I have lots of air movement. I may not feed it properly, but I find that too much hassle sometimes. Any tips?

See pictures below of my chid.

Heather

[Blueszz]

Den. kingianum needs a dry and cool winter rest to bloom, also it needs very bright light during the winter.
If you grow it indoors under lights, I think that is the reason it doesn't bloom for you. Might not get enough light and the temp propably stays to high.
It's also wise to withhold fertilizers from about now until spring.

I think you might find this worth reading.

Mine are currently outdoors and I bring them in when night temps get lower than 41 F for several days in a row. When I bring them in, they go in a 'cold' room with a South faced window, where the window is open 24/7, even during nights with frost - until I'm sure the new growths are buds. That's when I start watering again (light waterings!) and allow the day temps to get a bit higher.
Nicole

[Phyrex]

It's pretty save(d) now I think.

[RenéeS]

Well done Richard, those leaves look really healthy!! Good job on saving your plant!
This is a great thread by the way, some really good information on how to keep Den. kingianum. I've had mine for about 5 years now without any blooms and I'm determined to have flowers this year! (So thanks Nicole on the info of how you keep yours )

[lostonthebeach]

Very nice. It looks like all your hard work has been rewarded.

[Orchid126]

Nice growing! Remember, if you feed it, dendrobiums don't like lots of nitrogen.