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orchideric · #11 03-21-2009, 10:00 PM

The correct name for your plant is Dend. cucullatum.

See Orchids 72(10):774-777. 2003.

Hope that helps, Eric

Royal · #12 03-21-2009, 10:55 PM

Hey Sue, Awsome plant! Very nice pics too.

Does this one have a little yellow in the throat? I'm still kind of confused with mine, It came as aphyllum but then synonyms muddied the waters.

Leisurely · #13 03-22-2009, 05:55 PM

Now that is what is called a shower of flowers. They are wonderful.

(..._...) · #14 03-22-2009, 06:22 PM

Raspberries! Yumm

Its funny how orchids can smell like so many different things. I cant wait for my miltoniopsis to bloom! They always smell like roses

Grandma M · #15 03-23-2009, 08:48 AM

I can see why you love it, I do too. It looks like it takes a lot of space, is that true? I would love to try one if it was managable. I also love all the hanging roots, it reminds me of vandas.

Marilyn

cb977 · #16 03-23-2009, 09:34 AM

Hi Marilyn,

While the plant itself may be considered small, the very long pendant canes make it a space-hog

If you can find some space for it though, you'll love it

caseydoll · #17 03-23-2009, 10:04 AM

It's so pretty! I really love the color, it's very spring-like.

kinknstein · #18 03-23-2009, 01:53 PM

Awesome Susanne!! I have been wanting one of these the last couple months, ever since I saw one at my local show. Really beautiful, good growing!!

Leisurely · #19 03-23-2009, 04:03 PM

Camille, the plant usually starts new growth about the same time as it starts blooming. It is similar to the new growth that starts with nobiles when they begin blooming.

estación seca · #20 01-28-2016, 09:51 PM

Hi, perl! Welcome to Orchid Board!

You will probably get more responses if you post your question as a new thread in either the Beginners section or the Dendrobium section. From the Forums menu select the appropriate forum.

Dediduous, pendant cane dendrobiums do best with very small containers and frequent watering, rather than roots that stay wet for a while. The problem will be securing the plant in the basket without it tipping sideways and dumping out the plant. Use a small basket, just big enough to hold the existing roots. Medium-sized bark would be a good medium.

They have definite needs as to water, fertilizer and temperature cycles through the year, so if you aren't familiar with those, go to the Dendrobiums forum and read about nobile-type Dendrobiums. Or use the Search function in the menu to search for Dendrobium nobile.