Dendrobium section Phalaenanthe

[cabnc]

I am trying to determine what section some of my dens belong in so I know how to grow them better. These dens for example do not have names but only numbers, ie TSC 686. (I believe TSC is 'thin section culture' - a cloning method for dens). These are your basic big box store dens so I believe they are in Dendrobium section Phalaenanthe. They have thick, upright canes that retain their leaves all year. So far I have bloomed a pink one and a darker pink / purple one. Any further information appreciated

[Dorothy]

This may help - IOSPE PHOTOS
It does look like a Dendrobium bigibbum or hybrids of ( aka Dendrobium phalaenopsis) which are in the section Phalaenanthe.

[taipan]

Cabnc
The Phalanaenthe group of Den,s like heat ( min approx.15 C - you may get away with a bit less) & light. I gather NC is Nth Carolina ?. To flower them in cooler climates you may even need to provide extra light for them especially in your winter period. Give them copiuos amounts of water & fertilise ( use your regime - (we fertilise 3 times per month & flush the compost on the 4th week ) whilst they are growing but reduce the water considerably in winter