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Originally Posted by dianecty
Hi everyone! I have several dendrobiums that have grown so rapidly from say 3 1/2" tall to 9" tall in 2 months! They are so fat and are growing many roots.
This is my question. Does it mean that since they are big that they are more mature and are closer to having blooms or are they just big?  
You know what I mean? It is just like when we were in grade school - some students are really big and tall and some are normal size and some are small - but they are the same age. It doesn't mean that the bigger kids are more mature than the smaller kids right? My question is hard to explain.  
Thanks!! |
I don't know if this will help but I have had success with many Dendrobiums. Most of mine are rescues, but this is how they have matured for me. During growing season an established mature Den will usually have three types of growth going on.
1. Older growth. This growth will no longer flower, has no leaves or is loosing leaves, and the pseudobulbs appear wrinkled. Note: The older canes store energy for the plant and you should not remove these until they have become completely dry and yellowed.
2. Last seasons growth. These canes are full sized. The canes look healthy and plump with dried sheaths surrounding them and they also exhibit healthy leaves. These are the growths that usually produce the blooms and may produce again from one season to the next.
3. Fresh new growth. These growths usually sprout from the base of the plant and grow rapidly. The base of the new growth will send out many new roots into the medium and is a sign of good health. These new growths will generally bless you with a bloom the following season.
I hope this was helpful in determining what type of growth you have.
Have you got any photos of the plant?
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