Can I cut a den/phal type down?
 

When I started collecting orchids I got a few dendrobium/phal types because I had one and it seemed easier to grow. Now that I've been collecting for a bit I realize that I'm more into phals. I have about three dendrobium/phal plants and they are getting really too tall for my setup. I was wondering if I can cut the canes down to be shorter? If not is there any easy way that I can pass them on to someone else without shipping them?

No, you can't cut them down.

You could advertise them on Craigslist, or ebay - or here in the classifieds here for local pick-up only. Or you could see if there's a local orchid society that might take them.

Thanks White Rabbit. I will have to convince my husband he loves the dens, but he doesnt take care of orchids so he has no say.

There are Den Phals which grow relatively short canes (so you can satisfy poor hubby).

Thanks for the info fair orchids. I've got a vanda now thanks to my husband and I don't think we have the right conditions for it. So he gets to pick no more orchids!