Dendrochilum spp. are relatives of Coelogyne.
Like Coelogyne, they tend to like quite a bit of moisture, but still like air going to the roots. You should water after the potting media goes dry. Be careful not to overwater.
Typically the potting media of choice would either be small to medium grade bark or moss. When using moss, be careful not to pack it in too tight.
Try using a net pot.
Some species of Dendrochilum may even be just as sensitive as Coelogyne to high mineral content in the water. When you water, it is probably better to use RO water. It doesn't have to be 0 ppm TDS, but having it around 10 ppm - 20 ppm is usually good enough.
Many Dendrochilum species are intermediate to warm growing, with many tending to lean more towards being intermediate growing. A few species are temperature tolerant. In terms of your Dendrochilum wenzelii, it would probably be safer grown intermediate.
Grow under moderately bright indirect light to bright indirect light.
Many Dendrochilums tend to be pretty fast growing.
They should bloom pretty easily as well.
Moderate relative humidity is fine (60% - 80%).
Try not to overpot. It is easy to do so. The leaves and pseudobulbs will outgrow the root mass by comparison, this will trick people into potting the orchid into a larger pot. Do not do this.
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