Dendrobium nobile culture in tropical area

[OrchidBro]

Originally Posted by ThePizzaMonster

How long does the rest period usually take?

It really depends on the individual plant and conditions it is being grown in. Some people say to stop watering in October/November and don't start again until February/March. Again, that all depends on where and how it is being grown.

Personally, I observe my nobiles and their behavior to determine when they are starting to rest. I believe mine stopped growing in late November/early December and that is when I stopped watering. Looking at my photos from last year, the buds were really developing in February and it bloomed in March.