Den aphyllum potting question

[perl]

Could you give me ideas on how to pot this Den? I prefer not to mount it....if using a hanging basket what media would be used? Mine is already about 3ft long.

[WhiteRabbit]

Hello, and welcome, Perl! Since this thread is several years old, and the original poster no longer active, I am going to start a new thread for your question.
(I will also send you a private message to make sure you can find it!)

[estación seca]

Hi, perl! Welcome to Orchid Board!

Dediduous, pendant cane dendrobiums do best with very small containers and frequent watering, rather than roots that stay wet for a while. The problem will be securing the plant in the basket without it tipping sideways and dumping out the plant. Use a small basket, just big enough to hold the existing roots. Medium-sized bark would be a good medium.

They have definite needs as to water, fertilizer and temperature cycles through the year, so if you aren't familiar with those, go to the Dendrobiums forum and read about nobile-type Dendrobiums. Or use the Search function in the menu to search for Dendrobium nobile.

[Plodde]

mine is just starting to spike!!!
Mine is mounted but I think potting it would be fine too. Just put a heavy rock in the bottom and then one on top of the medium so it doesn't tip over.