Two Different Orchids?

[Annasta111]

Ok I posted in break the ice forum and told a little about my new orchids, well I THINK I have 2 different orchids in one pot! So here are some pictures asking y'all do I really have 2 different? Looks like it to me Sorry the pictures are not so good, I need more practice with taking shots of flowers The tage said I have 2 different ones, Den Salaya Pink and Den. Burana Charming but can find nothing on the net about them *sigh*







Stacey---- Orchid newbie

[khill]

They certainly look like two different dendrobiums to me. Very pretty.

[Dorothy]

Very nice!
You are quite lucky to get 2 for one

[Annasta111]

Thanks Dorothy, yea I think I am lucky too they are just to beautiful! Now...... how do I care for them right? LOL I have looked at all the care sheets, but nothing real specific.... do these guys like to dry out? I live in Northeast Florida and since it's been raining all week! I know there is plenty of humidity in the air, but being indoors, I put a tray of rocks with water under them just to be safe. Plus I mist once a day, shhhhh and I talk to them... don't tell anyone! They are in a plastic pot inside a clay pot with large chunks of medium, do these guys prefer the large chunks? I know to feed weekly weakly and have a fertilizer especially for orchids to do that with. They are in a south facing window but dont get huge amounts of direct sun, and I can easily cover window lightly if sun gets to intense.

What kind of orchid would do well in a VERY low light area? I mean low enough that you can read easily during day but thats about it? No I am not planning on putting my guys there, just curious.

Thanks
Stacey

[Dorothy]

I don't know much about dendros as I don't have any - I am sure the many who do here will help you with that.
Low light orchids would be phals. I keep my cochleanthes in dappled or shaded light as well as my phrags. I am sure there are more but they elude me at the moment

[cb977]

Hi Stacey

That's definitely two Dendrobiums in one pot
Last month, a club member brought in an arrangement that had 4 different Dens in bloom...it was awesome!

Most Dens like high light.

Here's some info for your Den Burana Fancy:

Den. Burana Fancy is composed of species of which 34% take high light. It may be tolerant of bright indirect light conditions.

Den. Burana Fancy is composed of species of which 40% take hot temperatures and 34% take intermediate temperatures. It may be tolerant of intermediate (68°F to 75°F or 20°C to 24°C) and hot (75°F to 85°F or 24°C to 29°C) night temperatures.

50%-60% humidity. Keep moist in the Spring-Summer, when plant is in active growth. Grow in a pot with porous, free-draining media. The pot should be small for plant size. Fertilize weekly, weakly (one quarter to half the normal dose). Reduce water/feeding during the cooler months. Common media: fir bark, coconut chunks.

Den Salaya Pink is not a registered hybrid...I have the same plant and have never been able to find any info on it. I grow it in basically the same conditions listed above.

Very pretty arrangement you've got there

[Annasta111]

Wow Susanne B... thank you so much! Hopefully I will have some happy healthy plants now. I am trying really hard to keep the orchid bug away until I know I can grow these guys well..... Then well ummmmmm hubby BETTER get me that green house built, or turn one whole wall in my house glass

[cb977]

It'll be time for that greenhouse in no time!