Den. Oriental Smile 'Fantasy'

[starwhiz]

Thanks Susanne. Here are pics my dend (Noid/purple flower/bought on 8/27/2005 has not rebloomed and, Dend Ansella Africana I bought from our society member on 5/26/07:

[Leisurely]

It may not be true but it will get you flowers instead of kikis. I have tried his method and it definitely did not work for me.

[Leisurely]

Would like to make a correction on one of the plants you have. Ansellia Africana is not a dendrobium but a sepcies orchids that is native to Africa. It appreciates some neglect in the winter with bright light to ripen the canes and it will bloom in the spring.

[starwhiz]

Hi Jerry, Thanks. I'll make the correction and Ill take a note on winter rest.

[slipperfreak]

Wow - thanks for all the responses everyone. What a beautiful plant. I look forward to its flowers! Someone (sorry - can't remember who) asked where I got it from - I got it from a local nursery called Ellerslie Gift and Garden here in Edmonton, Canada. Since you live in Florida you won't be able to get one from them because they don't do shipping - sorry. I don't know of any other sources, either.

[cb977]

Originally Posted by Leisurely

Your plant is a nobile type dendrobium that requires no fertilizer after August and a dry, cool (50's) rest from Nov. until buds are set, probably about Feb. Once buds are fully formed, you can begin regular watering. If you water too much or keep temps to high you will end up with lots of kiki's and no flowers.

Please tell me where you obtained your plant. I have been looking for one and have not been able to find a source.

Hi Jerry

There's one on ebay right now...I'm not familiar with the seller so I'm not saying jump in and bid on it but it's
Item number: 290150938006

[Dorothy]

I was so tempted to buy one of these at the Orchid Show this year. I love it's flaming colors. It's truly an amazing little flower as the lip is fuzzy and can't be noticed in the photos here. In other words, it's much prettier in person!

[Dorothy]

There is more than one on eBay
Check out this link - Oriental Smile, Gardening Plants, Home Garden items on eBay.com

[BIGALORCHIDMAN]

I also have a dendrobium nobile. I don't have a picture of it but I bought it at odom's orchids. It is called red emperor prince. It is an easy plant to grow. There have been a lot of hybrids done with this plant.

[Leisurely]

Dennis,
My last issue of Orchids got tossed out by mistake so I can't read the article. Could you please give us the basics of his cultural advice on these plants.
Thanks!