How to Grow Hardcane Dendrobiums

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How to Grow Hardcane Dendrobiums The Easy Way

1. Give them plenty of light. Right up to the point of sunburn, then back off a little. That means increase the shade. They like lots of light, it helps them to flower.
2. Don?t worry about humidity. Whatever your humidity normally is, will be just fine. If it's good enough for your Cattleyas and Cymbidiums, then it's good enough for Hardcane Dendrobiums.
3. There is no need to fertilize. They will grow quite well without fertilizer. (They do in the wild)
4. Don't bother about repotting hardcanes. The roots will leap out of the pot and go where they want anyway. So repotting shouldn't be a worry.
5. Don't worry about water quality. Tap water will do just fine. Or bore water. Or dirty dishwater if you must.

But pay attention, because this is THE REALLY CRITICAL BIT.
In winter ;-

• Do Not Water Overhead. Keep The Rain Off.
• Do Not Allow Them To Stay Wet.
• Keep Them Away From Cold Winds.
• Always Allow The Pot To Dry Out Before Watering Again.
• COLD + WET = ROT

If you take this advice, your hardcane dendrobiums WILL grow. I promise. I know people who grow them like this all the time. Grown this way, they often don?t flower at their best. But they will grow and they will flower.