How to rest a Den. in SH ???

[jowben1]

I have a Den.Nirapon,nobile type;. Den.Niraporn Tomoflake x Den. Sammy Redsnow; a Den. Phalaenopsis in SH. Should I be not giving them any water this time of year? I also have 2 compots, Den Aphyllum; and Den. Signaturn. How do I treat them ?

[Sandy4453]

There aren't any adjustments to plants in s/h during winter except the withholding of fertlizers. Wish I had the link to show you but unfortunately I don't....was on Ray's website in the forums section. The results of s/h on typically winter-rest orchids produces some of the best blooming I've ever seen, tho I'm not a fan of s/h.

[jowben1]

Sandy 4453, Thank you.

[Ray]

There are 2 alternatives.

One, as Sandy said, is to continue watering, but withhold all fertilizer.

The other is the more traditional method of keeping the plants cool and humid (to prevent desiccation), but don't water at all.

[jowben1]

Thanks, Ray.

[satishsherikar]

how do you ensure that the roots do not rot once you start watering the S/H media after the winter rest?

[shadytrake]

Hi Satish,

This is a link to mine. In the 3rd or 4th post, it lists my setup for my winter rest Dens in S/H.

14 Hours in the Greenhouse Yesterday / SPIKES!

Here is the link to the photos of one of them...the reward for my efforts.

Critique