Dendrobium hekouense care?

[Roberta]

Den hekouense isn't doing much this time of year. But it still doesn't want to go dry for long.

[judyzhusf]

Is the only time to stop watering is when we see the leaves start falling off in winter?

[Roberta]

I don't stop watering even then. But mine do get quite cold, outside. Early in my "orchid career" I killed a few nobile-type Dens following the "no water" advice. I have since learned that California "dry" is a lot drier than Asian "dry". Especially, monted plants dry out very fast (My Den hekouense plants are mounted) If potted, you may water less... maybe once a week. But even bare, they do need a little.

[judyzhusf]

Understood Roberta! I will water as usual since it's quite green right now and has new shoots.

[Roberta]

If new shoots, fertilize too. Good growing!