Need ID for a Dendrobium from a Grower in Hawaii

[Roger Horman]

I purchased this spectacular Dendrobim in March 2009 from a Nursery, which identified it simply as a Dendrobium. It came from Puna Orchids in Hawaii. I emailed them about its ID, and they were very helpful..they looked. Apparently it was resold from another grower and they had no records and no suggestions. I certainly would like to have a guess as to what it might be if for no better reason than to provide it better culture. Any help would be appreciated, even a reasonable guess concerning the general type of Dendrobium. Here are two photos. Thanks

[kinknstein]

Looks like Den Oriental Smile 'Fantasy' to me, a nobile type hybrid. I dont have a pic myself, but Forestview Gardens does sell them.
Forestview Gardens, Orchids for Sale - Dendrobium Nobile Hybrids

[quiltergal]

I agree with Nick. Oriental Smile is a Yamamoto hybrid. Here's a link to their website. That orchid is on the homepage. They also have a section on care.

Yamamoto Dendrobiums Hawaii

[Roger Horman]

Nick and Terri:

I was astounded at your rapid and specific responses. I will follow this up right away. In any case, I now know how to give this orchid better culture conditions. I spent weeks tryng to trace it back through the vendors, and ran into a wall.

Thanks again.

Roger

[kinknstein]

No problem Roger, I don't really do too many Dens myself, but Forestview is one of my fave vendors and I just happened to remember seeing it there when I visted them. Good luck with you den, hope it flourishes!!

[Roger Horman]

Nick:

As a direct, immediate consequence of your help, I have moved this plant outside to let it get some cold night air, and will give it much less water this winter than I otherwise have done. When it comes back inside, I will place it in a location with much more light as well.

Roger

[kinknstein]

Sounds good Roger, keep us posted with pics when she reblooms for you!