Scraggler from K-Mart

[BloomerTFoster]

I found this little scraggler thrown outside by its lonesome at my local K-Mart (I know, random right?). Does anyone have any idea what it is? I know I'll never get a true ID, but if I can just identify it enough to learn it's needs. I'm assuming a dendrobium of sorts. It's pretty pitiful, I've got it soaking in some Superthrive but I think all the roots are goners.

Thanks!





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[MattWoelfsen]

When I saw your photo, I thought it was a Vanda. Whatever it is, it does look healthy, even if it doesn't have roots.

[Dollythehun]

I would guess a Den Phal hybrid.

[pipsxlch]

I don't think it's a denphal; looks like a reed stem epidendrum to me. Depending on where you are located, they're in season now at the garden centers.

[Dollythehun]

I thought that too but, I have never seen one for sale. However, if you look at the top, it doesn't seem to end like a denphal. From what I can see, the roots don't look bad. Either way, I'd treat it the same. Pot in bark, more sun for an epi, full sun in Indiana, and water regularly.

[PaphMadMan]

Reedstem Epidendrum most likely.

[BloomerTFoster]

Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

Reedstem Epidendrum most likely.

Thanks guys! I managed to save about 4 good roots and the rest were mush. She's all potted up and stabilized in her new home Hopefully she can make a comeback!


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[Bohata]

Should be Ok. Reedstem Epi's are quite resilient.

[Salixx]

Now this is exciting! I've never seen a discarded orchid before... maybe I should start looking.

Nice find and yay for freebies!

[Optimist]

I first thought "epidendrum." Any way, about roots. They will not "come back." New ones will grow from a new growth. If you see any green bumpy triangular buds on the base of the plant, those are your new canes.