I want to try this!!!

[wgama]

I have a dendrobium that has not flowered in three years and only has grown one new cane in those three years I would like to try semi hydroculture to see if it make sa difference. How can I get started and what do I need?

[SP2340]

Hmmm, I have no experience with that but have but why don't you tell us your growing conditions cause it might be as simple as giving it more light.

[camille1585]

If it's not growing new canes, I doubt semi hydro would help, as it is probably a problem in culture conditions. Semi hydro is just a different way of growing plants, it's not a cure all that will miraculously bring a plant back to health or make it bloom.
How are you fertilizing? What sort of light does it get?

Also, do you know if it's a phal type or nobile type Den? That will make a difference in culture, as the latter need a cool dry winter to bloom.

If you do decide to continue with s/h, you need to time the transfer with the growth of brand new roots on the plant. Unfortunately with Dens, new roots usually appear when there is new growth.

[wgama]

Its definetly not a nobile den so it must be a phal type. I moved it to brighter light about a month ago so I will see if that helps. I would still like to try s/h though. I bought a Slc. jungle beau at the orchid show and it had no roots but is now starting to grow some. WOuld semi hydroculture work for this?

[herfy]

I was thinking on trying this method myself here is all the info you might need to get you started
All about Semi-Hydroponics

you will find a starter kit here also

[Ray]

If your plant has only grown a single cane in that time, switching it to semi-hydroponics is not going to help a bit - there is a lot more deficient in your culture than having a constant water and nutrient supply will fix.

[wgama]

What product do you guys recomend to provide my orchid with nutrients?

[Ray]

Any decent fertilizer will do, as long as it is complete with all minor and trace elements, and not overly-high in nitrogen.

As a starting point, divide 10 by the %N on the label, and use that many teaspoons per gallon to make up your solution, and use it every other watering.

[wgama]

Okay thanx!!