Nobile dendrobiums

[headbanger333]

Hi everyone,
I have many Nobiles and am looking forward to flowers. I have carried out dormancy period withdrawing fert and water. It is now beginning of Spring and the leaves are not showing any signs of browning off at all. They are still green and perky. Should I manually remove the leaves?
Many thanks.

[estación seca]

No. If well-grown, many hybrids retain leaves for several years. These hybrids are often sold in flower with full sets of leaves.

According to Yamamoto Dendrobiums, cool winter temperatures are more important than withholding water for inducing flowering.

[headbanger333]

Thank you very much,