Well it seems like I've messed this growing season up

[ChasWG]

I bought this Dendrobium Norma Jackson x Den. `Pink SunShine` about a month and a half ago. When I bought it I thought it was a bit parched so I watered it quite a bit, but not over watered to cause root rot. There has been no activity with this plant at all. No visable signs of growth of any sort. The only change has been one leaf on one of the lower canes has turned a silght bit more yellow. Other than that, nothing.
I have watered and fert. it on a regular basis like my other chids. Maybe even less water.

No I am learning that these guys want to be left alone, dry and cool durning the winter. It has got none of that tough love.
Is there a chance that if I started to let it dry out and cool it down that I might se some sort of growth or even better, flower spikes?

Pictures:

Where my Dendro lives or Life in the East bathroom window


The whole plant


The yellowing leaf


Smallest cane


Some mechanical damage


It did flower at one time


The newest groth, but not durning my watch


So, suggetions, comments. Help me get this dude going again!

Thanks!

[calvin_orchidL]

The plant looks healthy enough! It seems like it's a phal/antelope type. For these, watering should be proportional to temperature/sun - ie if your house is toasty warm all year around, you can keep watering it regularly.

I find that with dends you really need to observe when they 'wake up' and start producing new canes. That's the time to water. Typically the triggers for this are warmer temps and brighter light - aka spring. I don't think you'll mess up the growth cycles by watering as these guys aren't as sensitive as nobile dends

[camille1585]

I agree with calvin, it looks like a phal type den, and those don't need any special winter care for them to bloom. They bloom once the new canes are mature. Hopefully with the warmer weather and longer days you should start to see some new growth on the plant.

[lostonthebeach]

Don't give up yet. It is still early for dens.

[ChasWG]

Not discouraged I am just wondering. I can't find anything about this plant under it's name. I'm almost ready to call the people who grew it: Fantacy Orchids in Louisville, CO. Maybe they'll have some insight onthis one for me. But I do thanks you all for your help and encouragement!