Dendrobium moniliform 'Hakuturu'

[Rowan]

I have just bought a dendrobium moniliforme 'Hakuturu'.
Can you give me some tips re. it's care. I love the ones potted in the ceramic pots.

[WhiteRabbit]

I haven't had success with this species - but here's a - I'm sure someone should be able to help you out

[Bud]

I almost had this specie; as I procrastinated ...but it is my mania to do full research on an orchid before I take care of it: I am scared to kill plants. Dendrobium moniliforme 'Hakuturu' is supposedly an excellent window sill grower. It is supposed to be pretty hardy, but needs a slight rest in winter. Put it in medium coconut husk chips, hydroton, granite chips, sponge rock, pea gravel and charcoal
and let it get nearly completely dry between waterings. I would let it get more shade if you grow it on a south window, as the white areas from the variegation tend to burn in direct sunlight. In winter, let it get cooler (60's) at night and let it get completely dry between waterings to induce flowering...usually not a problem next to a window. Check New World Orchids website for more in depth cultural info or send them an e-mail, Alex and Glen are very nice people with a lot of experience in asian orchids.
a species from the Far East into Korea and China to the west and Taiwan to the south. The bloom season is from winter until the end of summer…several fragrant flowered raceme which arise from the nodes of older leafless canes because the plant is deciduous. This particular plant is the very rare and highly desired variegated form 'Hakuturu'. The 1.5 to 2 inch crystalline flowers are highly fragrant (you can smell them several feet away!), with a lovely sweet fragrance.

[Bud]

oh and dont forget the "e" on moniliforme

you got it right on the message but not on the title...also mind the capitalization and the small letters on orchid names. It is very important.

[Rowan]

Thank you White Rabbit and Bud for you replies especially Bud whose more indepth information was very helpful. I agree with you that it is probably best to research a plant before buying but sometimes, time runs out and you just have to go for it especially if they are hard to come by. Fortunately I don't seem to lose too many plants as although I have greenhouses I prefer to grow the orchids indoors, mainly on north facing windowsills, as I can monitor them better. They all seem to be very happy but then who wouldn't be with light, warmth, good food and soothing music?! Joking aside they do seem well and generally bug free but I do avoid orchids in baskets or mounted ones because I tend to forget to water them. Not a good admission! Anyway thank you both once again and Bud i will be more careful with the spelling next time. Should know better really!! My exuse -- bad typist!

[WhiteRabbit]

giving you another
I'm sure there must be some members who grow this.
I got a very tiny one at a show a few years ago - didn't make it under my care

[Rowan]

Thanks again for replying. I must admit it is quite small and I find the small orchids more difficult to look after as they can so easily dry out. The one I have is variegated and really pretty. Wish me luck.