Dendrochilum magnum questions

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Originally Posted by Daethen

Thanks so much for the info. Is there a specific medium to use when repotting. All I have readily available is Miracle Grow Orchid mix. I can order online of course if I should. When is the "right" time to repot?

Medium grade bark works.

Originally Posted by dendro photo

I use bark with my dens and they are doing well but you see them in lova rock a lot (my thoughts are it is harsh on the roots) i repot durring root growth.

Dendrochilums are more closely related to Coelogyne.

Some Dendrobiums are lithophytes. Case in point are a couple of very popular Australian Dens - Den kingianum and Den speciosum.