I purchased a Dendrobium aggregatum (or more properly, lindleyi) and it came in the mail today. Good news is I have an aggregatum, which I've always wanted.
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Bad news is it doesn't look so good.
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There are about 10 pbulbs, but they are very shriveled and the mix it was potted in (medium bark and perlite) was VERY dry. I soaked it for 30 minutes while I prepared a pot for it, and noted that it doesn't have the greatest root system...I had to trim off quite a bit. I potted it up in a 3.5" plastic pot in fresh medium grade bark mixed with perlite, and placed a few styrofoam peanuts in the bottom for better drainage.
My question is: What do I do regarding watering? I know that now is usually the time to stop watering for the cool, dry winter rest. But since this orchid is so dehydrated, should I continue watering?
Any advice would be most appreciated! Thanks!