Phal type dendrobium care

[kindrag23]

So the interesting dendrobium that I picked up may actually be a phal dendrobium type. What are the care requirements for these types of things.

[Dendy83]

Basically like a phal, they do not require a winter rest like a nobile type would. I am no expert on identifying them, so hopefully someone will chime in on your last post to say whether it's a den-phal or not.

Lots of light
Let go somewhat dry before watering again
Fertilize weakly/weekly

[kindrag23]

Its a carbon copy of someone elses I saw on the board.

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So no winter rest what about light. Phal light or den light mid way?

[Dendy83]

I'd say as much light as possible, but den-phals will be ok with lower amounts. I have mine in a SW window with my phals and it does ok.

[kindrag23]

Great thanks. I honrstly just thought picked up a rescue den. From nursery nope not that easy for me.

[NYCorchidman]

I would say almost all den-phal hybrids have some spatulata in them in their breeding line.
Depending on how much of which is in them, the plant's need can be different.

Now, dendrobium biggibum, the original species phal dendrobium, can actually withstand a bit of cooling and they do have dormancy in their native habitat. Shorter days and cooler temperature, that is.

The spatulata groups originate from regions much closer to the equator and these plants do not really experience seasonal change. They get year round warmth and sun, thus growing and flowering continuously.

In general, their hybrids can be all grown the same way. However, I would recommend that you grow them more like you are growing the spatulata species. With time, you will notice their growing habit and you can change the culture accordingly if you want.

In general, like anything else, they need a lot of water while they are growing, so do not let them go dry. Make sure the pot drains well, though.
The higher the light, the better the growth and flowering will be. Just reduce a little bit when you see leaf burn.
Do not expose them to cool temperature. Depending on the amount of den. phal in them, some varieties may withstand some cool temperature, but it is always nice to err on the warmer side with these plants. As cooling is not really necessary with the hybrids.
cooling may cause yellowing and dropping of leaves, which is not good for the plants as the leaves on these plants are supposed to stay attached on the canes for years supporting the entire plants.

Actually, quite often, when grown under warm and bright conditions year around, the spatulata genes will kick in and the plants will grow year around and flower more than one or twice a year.