Dendrobium canaliculatum

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by smweaver

Very cool plant. The flowers are really attractive too. Unfortunately, that year-round heat requirement would mean it would die in my care rather quickly. Good to see a nicely grown plant of this species though.

You can grow this plant, Steve. I have one and several of my orchid society friends have one too. I do admit that Bud's plant is awesome...I have mine growing in bright, in-direct southern light. It is in a warm room--my home office. The room temperature goes from 64*F overnight to about 70*F during the day. I've been watering it about every other day. It really looks like shallots.

[Bud]

Originally Posted by smweaver

Very cool plant. The flowers are really attractive too. Unfortunately, that year-round heat requirement would mean it would die in my care rather quickly. Good to see a nicely grown plant of this species though.

Thanks You for the visit and your kind words.

You can grow this orchid plant outdoors in the warmer months and then bring it indoors when the temperature drops to 50F....it needs a proper winter rest. after Halloween water it only every 10 days and hold fertilizer. After Valentines when you see new growths or spikes continue watering and fertilizer regimen.