32 No 7 August 2008 Journal of the Native Orchid Society of South Australia Inc. The outcome is … Dendrobium orchids can store water and are more tolerant of dry soil than overly wet soil. Our orchids are very hardy and can grow without daily watering, same as a cactus. Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, and Epidendrum are just some of the types of orchids that are known to generate keikis naturally.
Let’s look at those items one by one. This plant has been in a sphagnum moss lined, 14" diameter wire basket for at least 5 years. Dendrobium Nobile, Dendrobium Phalaenopsis are examples of Semi-deciduous orchids. If the cane is dead, obviously it cannot store energy, water, and nutrients. I agree that they look unsightly when not in bloom, but look at "Old Spikey" here that is currently in bloom: Dendrobium is Genus of orchid in the family Orchidaceae.There are over 1200 recognised species of Dendrobium orchids and the floral trade has created an abundance of hybrids. Dendrobium kiekies on leaf less canes. The canes (bulbs) hold water and nutrients for the plant. The premiere sub dedicated to orchids Some species, for example Dendrobium Nobile have been hybridized hundreds of times. Dendrobium Orchids. Old/naked canes on a dendrobium are still good for the plant. It is now when it is ok to cut them. … Sep 15, 2017 - Explore herbert waldron (28)'s board "dendrobium (den)-general" on Pinterest. Water them every 1-2 weeks. They are essential to orchid development. The spike begins right at the tip of the stem. Lovely, exotic spray orchids (Dendrobium phalaenopsis) are a tempting purchase when they are in full bloom. Jayden ‘JANE’ [See the July Journal] were inserted into sphagnum moss. This attractive orange and black weevil like beetle are sometimes so common they swarm like flies around a dead carcus. 1/2. Hi Kate, I suppose that your Dendrobium is not potted yet that’s why you need to mount it. Having pendent Dendrobium is problematic as you can always tangle yourself in them or bump them over. Let’s look at those items one by one. It is important to avoid cutting healthy stem. Part 2 By Brendan Killen. Rescuing apparently ‘dead’ orchids. Dendrobium Orchid Shrivelled Canes. With time though they will get damaged and even die off. 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