noid dend......couldnt help myself

[phalnoob]

I couldnt help it.
It has one big stem with loads of flowers, a medium stem with buds and 2 new growths.
Any care tips or info about it would be great, i know its goin to go to a south facing window, as its too dull elsewhere.

[MrHungx]

That's a Den. Nobile type. I believe the ID is Den. Fancy Angel 'Lycee'.

I would water when the medium starts to approach dryness. Nobiles also require a dry winter rest starting from October to February. Water sparingly during this period to prevent the canes from shriveling too much.

[phalnoob]

Thank you soooo much for that.
Also i noticed the medium is very different to my phals and oncidium. It seems more soily????

[Paphluvr]

Originally Posted by phalnoob

Thank you soooo much for that.
Also i noticed the medium is very different to my phals and oncidium. It seems more soily????

I would think that what you use for your oncidiums should be fine for the Dendros. What sort of mix do you use? Is the mix the new plant is in maybe starting to break down? For my nobile types I us a good grade of medium bark and coarse perlite.

[phalnoob]

Hi.
Iv never repotted my oncidium as its new.
My phals are in seramis orchid mix which is clay amd bark chips, my oncidium looks like bark and coco husk maybe but drains well when watered, however i watered the new dend last night and its like soil and bever really went through the pot

[bil]

Originally Posted by phalnoob

Hi.
Iv never repotted my oncidium as its new.
My phals are in seramis orchid mix which is clay amd bark chips, my oncidium looks like bark and coco husk maybe but drains well when watered, however i watered the new dend last night and its like soil and bever really went through the pot

I ALWAYS repot new orchids, and most times I have been wise to, as the roots were dying.

Clay? I really don't know about that. I use coarse bark (2") for Catts and Phals and fine bark and coir for the Nobiles and hard cane dens.

Ray made the excellent point that resting Dens still need water, just no nitrogen. If the canes started to shrivel, I would worry that I was imparing their value to the plant.

I really would repot that if iit looks like soil.

[phalnoob]

All i have just now is the seramis orchid mix, i got this as at the garden shops everythin that was "orchid specific" was composty. It says its for orchids as it provides optimal air flow. If i repot now will the flowers die? It smells amazing its like a really sweet smell.

[bil]

Originally Posted by phalnoob

All i have just now is the seramis orchid mix, i got this as at the garden shops everythin that was "orchid specific" was composty. It says its for orchids as it provides optimal air flow. If i repot now will the flowers die? It smells amazing its like a really sweet smell.

Meh, that's a judgement call. Gotta say, it can cause flowers to drop early, versus the risk to the plant if it is in really dodgy medium. If it looks ok and can breathe, leave it till the flowers drop then repot asap, would be what I would do.


I would nevver use anything that looked like soil. The water should just run thru..

[phalnoob]

Yeah all my phals are like that.
What would be best to buy for a dendrobium then? I read the suggestions above and all i have is what i used for my phals. Il try find some of what was suggested locally

[bil]

Originally Posted by phalnoob

Yeah all my phals are like that.
What would be best to buy for a dendrobium then? I read the suggestions above and all i have is what i used for my phals. Il try find some of what was suggested locally

For dens I always use fine bark with some coir. If that is a Nobile they are very easy to propagate. Mine throw keikis and I pot them up. Easy peasy.