Dendrobium Spectabile-Species, Need help with culture.

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by Doug'sWindowGarden

Thanks again Junebug for the great info. Since we have almost exactly the same climate, I'm going to try to find a good spot outside to put it. I have a lot of trees shading my yard, but get good moring to midday sun. I just have to watch and see where I can give it about 6 hours of sun light out there. I'm going to leave it in the same pot for now until it is obviously to big for the pot or the mix starts to go bad. It doesn't drain as well as yours so I'll just have to watch my watering. If you can think of anything else or any quirks you have had with your baby I greatly appreciate the info.

, Doug

You more than welcome. Just thought of something else on the subject of lighting. It would probably be wise to start your plant out with less sun exposure and than mine. To be safe I'd start out with 3 hours of early morning eastern exposure first, and then gradually acclimate it to higher levels for extended periods. I wouldn't want your baby to get burnt.