Dendrobium distress

[failingflopsis]

My dendrobiums have been begging me to start this thread. I don't just kill them I torture them into a slow, long and very painful (for them and me) death. My biggest problem is overwatering with a side dash of overfertilizing in the winter. I have been known to put signs on them saying "DO NOT WATER TILL ___ DATE" but a few days later I feel overwelmed with a compulsion to WATER THEM which can't be ignored. They are still alive, jsut barely, and producing keiki's (?sp) but have not reflowered.

Currently I am potting them in a bark mixture. Is there a different mixture or potting medium out there which might help them dry out faster? Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance for all the help. This forum is great!

[Gin]

Hi , What kind are they ? Can you post a picture of them . ? You could try lecca or Hydroton pellets . Or (cringe) Handcuffs
Overwatering is one of the hardest things to over come . Ya just can't do it .
Another question if they did bloom in the past were the bloom spikes comming from the top of the plant ?
If the dedicious type they would of been up and down the cane . Gin

[Shadow]

Bark with charcoal. You can also change the pots - make more holes in their sides or use the baskets.

[Ross]

Ha! I'm sure you get some serious responses but mine is - just give up man! Realize... these are devil plants from Mars that just up and die for no reason

[cb977]

First...do not listen to Ross when he talks dens!

Second...I have a lot of Dens and they all love the aliflor.

[smartie2000]

Bark, charcoal, and sponge/perlite will be the fastest draining mix.
What's even more fast draining is a basket but I doubt you would use one.
Now what type of dend is it. There are different types with different growing conditions

[Gin]

If I ever had the chance to name a Dend. would name it rsfrid ... Gin

[Mr. Failingflopsis]

Originally Posted by Gin

Can you post a picture of them . ? Gin

Floppy,

Don't dare post a picture of that one I totally screwed up cutting and drowning. I plan on a memorial service for it tonight when I get home. It's officially DEAD!

[failingflopsis]

I'm trying to post a picture but need help from the Mr. to downsize it.

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by Mr. Failingflopsis

Floppy,

Don't dare post a picture of that one I totally screwed up cutting and drowning. I plan on a memorial service for it tonight when I get home. It's officially DEAD!

Sorry to hear that It is so sad when the plant dies, and even more sad when you know that you killed it.