Dendrobium cuthbertsonii - new babies

[Duane McDowell]

I did it. I ordered four Dendrobium cuthbertsonii from Tom Perlite at Golden Gate Orchids. I was pleased and surprised when two arrived in bloom and a third one in bud. Nicely packed, arrived at the FedEx Office store in great shape in spite of our nasty cold weather here.

[johnblagg]

Very Nice, I have been eyeing these myself...

[Daethen]

Love them!!!!! Some day I will take the plunge.

[Jeff9]

Nice plants Duane, how do you plan on cooling them?

[Duane McDowell]

Originally Posted by Jeff9

Nice plants Duane, how do you plan on cooling them?

Jeff, they're already really cool...

I grow in a cool-growing terrarium. It's in my basement, so the ambient temps are cool. I fog for a good portion of each day, which helps, too. Growing them in clay helps keep the roots cooler as well.

[Jeff9]

Originally Posted by Duane McDowell

Jeff, they're already really cool...

I grow in a cool-growing terrarium. It's in my basement, so the ambient temps are cool. I fog for a good portion of each day, which helps, too. Growing them in clay helps keep the roots cooler as well.

Hehe they are cool, i am expecting about 9 different oxyglossum seedlings arriving this month :

Nice one, could you tell me the night and daytime temperatures in your basement tank?

Thanks

[Duane McDowell]

Originally Posted by Jeff9

Hehe they are cool, i am expecting about 9 different oxyglossum seedlings arriving this month :

Nice one, could you tell me the night and daytime temperatures in your basement tank?

Thanks

My embarrassing admission - I've never checked. I think it tops out at around 75 during the day during the summer and drops to around 55 on the coldest nights during the winter, but I'll need to get a thermometer down there sometime.
I've had a couple of Den. cuthbertsonii for about 6 months, so they've seen the hottest I have to offer - they're doing great. Lots of strong new growth, excellent roots.

9 different Oxyglossum seedlings? That sounds fantastic. I love the group. What sort of seedlings did you order?

[WhiteRabbit]

oh my!
I love these! hmm ... will have to look into them, see if they are something I might be able to grow

[Eyebabe]

Very very nice! Enjoy the challenge

[Duane McDowell]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

oh my!
I love these! hmm ... will have to look into them, see if they are something I might be able to grow

I'm doing them in with Lepanthes, Soph. coccinea and a couple of Masdevallias. A lot of folks in Northern California grow them well...