dendrobium nobile with a new growth?

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by BD11

Thanks for your reply. Ok I will continue to water throughout the winter but no fertilizer.

When you say buds your talking about on the mature canes correct not the new growth.

Water less than you would during the growing season - it doesn't need or want a lot. One factor is night temperature... several people have noted that the night temperature drop is more important than drying out for blooming. If you can manage nights below 60 deg F (these can take a lot colder than that), would be ideal.

It does bloom on the mature canes (with or without leaves) So if you are seeing new growth from the base of the plant, it's not sleeping (maybe dozing) Usually, it does both (new growth and flowers) at the same time in the spring.