Dendrobium Care

[iceicebaby]

HI I will like to know what are the specific requirements for Dendrobium. I am new to orchids and I awe five plants.I live in the tropics(India) where it is hot and humid in summer and most of the year.
Looking forward to ur replies

Dev

[Chubidubi]

Hi Dev.
Try Firstrays site. It has loads of info on everything.

http://www.firstrays.com/PDF/Dendrobium.pdf

[Dorothy]

To start, here is the care sheet from the OB - http://www.orchidboard.com/Dendrobiu...ure-Care-Sheet
Be sure to check out the OB's Dendrobium forum as you wait for others to respond. You will find find past threads (questions and their responses) of this genus.
Here is the link to the Dendro forum - http://www.orchidboard.com/community...bium-alliance/

[iceicebaby]

Thanks a lot friends, now I have got the resources and the only thing I need is patience.
I have one more question, there is talk about growth medium, but my plant grow on chips of burnt brick; which allows the plant to anchor.
which medium is best for dendrobium.

thanks a lot in advance

Dev

[tuvoc]

Hi Dev. I'm afraid that patience is the one thing we can't help you with, because most of us don't have much either. As far as potting medium goes, whatever works for you and your plants is the best. We all have our own way of doing things depending on conditions, watering habits, and so forth. The brick chips sound great, because they don't decompose, so repotting should be fairly easy. If it is working for you, it's right. Good luck, and have fun!

Kim