Dendrobium canaliculatum culture

[roberthar]

I just got this from Andy's and have a question regarding winter rest. From what I've read, it should have a winter rest but it currently has a spike. Should I hold off on watering now or keep it dry? How long of a winter rest should I give it?

[Baz in Oz]

Den. canaliculatum aka Ti-tree orchids (because they almost always grow on melaleucas aka Ti-trees or Tea Trees) occur naturally in the dry tropics in open forest where they get a dry winter and plenty of light.

I haven't tried growing them away from their natural environment but the odd light watering during the colder weather shouldn't do any harm.

Baz

[jaxorchidman]

Dry rest doesn't mean no water. I just cut back watering from every 3 days to every 7 days. You don't want the PB's to dry out and start to shrivel.

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However I don't give any of the antelope dendrobiums a winter rest as thy don't need it.