Dendrobium Jan Orinstein 'Red and White'

[Hawaiian Sunshine]

Originally Posted by Paul

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Brenda, many dendrobiums are naturally pendant growers. It is only because we humans tend to "insist" on having pots sitting on a floor or sill and forcing the canes to stand upright (generally requiring staking) that even pendant growers are typically seen growing upwards in home culture. In this case, Mel appears to be accommodating the normal growth habit of this den ... most likely having it in a hanging pot or basket and allowing the canes to drape downwards as is their wont.

Thanks Paul. I could not have explained it better. This is a photo of the plant today. The flowers are past their prime but the photo shows the plant in its entirety. The longest stem is more than 40 inches long. The new growth is at the top. After the flowers all drop, I'll be cutting the old canes and try to produce some keikis (plantlets) to share with others. This plant came from Japan.

Den. Jan Orinstein by hawaiiansunshine, on Flickr