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Originally Posted by Anton
Hi there, I have just bought this Dendrobium Berry x SQ/Josa. This plant looks pot bound in its tiny pot, and I think I am going to replant. Can I use only spagnum moss for a Dendobium like this one? And how often should I water with a spray bottle? (I am still trying to find out what the SQ/Josa stands for in order to know what hybrid it is and what the flowers might look like).
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FYI, Dendrobiums like a lot of other Orchids ENJOY being root bound...from your picture, this particular Dendrobium isn't there yet.
Most Orchids can thrive in their media for about 2 years before it has to be changed. There are a lot of factors involved to change sooner or later...but average is 2 years.
When the roots are growing or the psuedobulbs are outside of the pot in a large mass, then it is time to change pots, and then only to s slightly larger pot.
Hope this helps out...?
As to the watering, depending on the hybrid parents, you water frequently...meaning that when the media is almost dry. You then water again, otherwise wait to water.
I usually water ever 2 days, with breaks in between to of up to 2 more days of dry media (makes sure the media is dry and root rot avoided...just my method though!).
My best suggestion is to read up on the Dendrobium family and apply the specifics to your methods.
Mark
My friend had a dend. hybrid she got as a gift two years ago and she brought it to me to repot. The dend. was in moss to begin with, then it was soaked due to someone else watering it wrong a week ago while she was on vacation. I was anxious to get it out of moss and let it dry out some. The roots are okay, but a couple leaves are yellowing. 
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