Unknown piece of orchid but will it grow?

[jai_star]

I received this piece of division. Actually just a bulb, I'm not sure if it's the newest bulb or older one. It's definnately not a back bulb. However it looks to be that the base maybe damaged. How can I tell if any " eyes " will sprout? What is the best way to e courage this? Currently it's just hanging freely in my greenhouse as pictured.

[dendro king]

The base is damaged so won't grow from there, however it's a dendrobium so can produce keikis. Do as I have in the pic below. Use tissue to keep moist, put lid on and keep humid, then just wait.

[jai_star]

Great ! So do you suggest I cut my piece up or leave intact? What about the top leaves that's still attached on top. Do you by chance know what type of Dendrobium?

[Paul]

Originally Posted by jai_star

Great ! So do you suggest I cut my piece up or leave intact? What about the top leaves that's still attached on top.

You can cut it into pieces making sure each section has a node, however that does provide more areas of ingress for possible pathogenic fungi and bacteria. I would leave it whole if you can.

You could lay the cane on a bed of damp (not wet) vermiculite or sphag. Enclose the entire kit and caboodle in a large clear inflated plastic bag. Place in a warm, brightly light (but no direct sun) area. Open the bag once a week or so to freshen the air and check on the moisture of the media.

Originally Posted by jai_star

Do you by chance know what type of Dendrobium?

Would think that highly unlikely. No way to contact the source of the cane?