Dendrobium with yellowing flowers...

[jenilee]

I just brought home a "Little Green Apples" Dendrobium that was partially in bloom. It seemed to be doing okay for the first few weeks but today I noticed a few blooms mid stem are starting to turn yellow and wilty...not the green they originally were....Thoughts? Maybe this is just the normal bloom cycle? (I can get some pics tonight if need be....)

[NYCorchidman]

pictures help a lot.

[jenilee]

Pics!!
My concern is the variation from the "apple" green to the yellow, and in some cases dry looking....

[Optimist]

As flowers age they will change color.how long are the blooms supposed to last?

[NYCorchidman]

This plant belongs to dendrobium section latouria.
So you can look up information regarding its care.

Basically bright light, warm, lots of water while growing. These plants are known for super long lasting flowers.

It looks to me the yellowing flowers are just wilting because it's about time.

Given the super wrinkly canes on your plant, I think you need to either check the roots for any rot, and/or if the roots are good, then up the watering.

Sever underwatering also causes premature flower drop.

Happy Growing!