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Laticauda 02-21-2018 06:27 PM

Micro Dendrobium (oligophyllum)
 
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Is it normal for such a young Dendrobium to bloom? There are only two pseudobulbs.
I hope it doesn't drop the bud, I'd love to see what it looks like (and smells like!)

Roberta 02-21-2018 07:59 PM

Sure! There are some Dens that are even smaller when they're blooming size. It's ready!

Laticauda 02-21-2018 10:51 PM

Wow, do you have any that small?
If anyone has photos of their micro dens (or other genus) plants and/or flowers, I'd love to see them and hear about them :)
Or just tell me about them if anyone knows of them but doesn't currently own one.

Roberta 02-21-2018 11:00 PM

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Well, I think my smallest one (not counting the Dockrilia group which has some really teensy ones) is Den. gregula (1) - p-bulbs are about 1/4 - 3/8 inch each. It is just about to bloom (still leafless) Have had it a year, so this is a rebloom. Leaves come along after flowers are done. But Den trantuanii (2) and Den senile (3) also bloom on small plants... I'll come up with some more of my Dendrobiums that bloom on small plants, there are quite a few. Will look around in the morning.

Paul 02-22-2018 09:47 AM

As others have indicated, size does not necessarily indicate age across the board. I have seen oligos about twice as long as yours, but the canes on mine rarely exceed 1". As far as only having two canes ... just means the vendor was making small divisions to maximize his/her profit. A very durable mini.

Den. loddigessii is another mini. For a incredibly mini den, Google Dendrobium cuthbertsonii. Plant stays tiny and has long lasting flowers. Unfortunately for me, it is a cool to cold grower.


mimigirl 08-11-2018 03:30 PM

OK, mine was blooming when I bought it in early June. How will I know when leaves are falling naturally or if it is underwatered? How should it be potted?

Laticauda 08-11-2018 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mimigirl (Post 881879)
OK, mine was blooming when I bought it in early June. How will I know when leaves are falling naturally or if it is underwatered? How should it be potted?

I'm not sure. You may want to create a new thread with your particular concerns so it can recieve maximum exposure to expert eyes :)

mimigirl 08-11-2018 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Laticauda (Post 881881)
I'm not sure. You may want to create a new thread with your particular concerns so it can recieve maximum exposure to expert eyes :)

Thank you. I will right now.


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