Dendrobium Spring Doll "Sweetheart" HCC/ADS winter rest? - Orchid Board

denvervet · #1 11-16-2011, 10:47 AM

I have two Dendrobiums, one I know needs a Winter rest and I stopped watering it Halloween week. The other one is "cane like" and called Den. Spring Doll "Sweetheart" HCC/ADS, does this one need a Winter rest also? When does this one bloom, anyone know? Both Dens get morning sun for about an hour and seem to be doing very well, I spray them daily and have them sitting on humidity trays, I am not spraying the one at rest right now. Any help, as always, appreciated, you guys are awesome!

Zoi2 · #2 11-16-2011, 01:09 PM

I believe your Spring Doll also gets a winter rest and will bloom in the early spring.
I'm not positive, but I think this plant was bred by H & R in HI.
Joann

denvervet · #3 11-16-2011, 02:15 PM

Good thing I asked then Joann, I have been watering it 2 X a week since we have no humidity in Denver most of my Orchids have to be watered that often and sprayed every day.

denvervet · #4 11-16-2011, 02:16 PM

Oh, I forgot to say THANK YOU to Joann, sorry Joann.

denvervet · #5 01-07-2012, 02:34 PM

OK, from my experience this year this is not a Den. that needs a Winter rest. After a month of not watering the leaves began to turn yellow the the plant was hanging and looked very sick. I water it now whenever it dries out and its doing very well. I have not watered my Aggeratum since Oct 31st and it looking good, shriveled psuedo bulbs, I spray it a couple times a week very lightly.

Zoi2 · #6 01-07-2012, 03:50 PM

The soft cane den winter rest is not actually no water, but reduced water and no fertilizer. I usually water just enough to keep the canes from shriveling in the winter, then when new growth appears I increase watering and fertilize.
Joann

denvervet · #7 01-07-2012, 03:52 PM

OK, that sounds better! I will do that Joann, thanks.

msaar · #8 01-07-2012, 05:49 PM

Spring Doll appears to be a winter bloomer. The several awarded plants were awarded in January and February. One parent is Ise, a very easy and prolific bloomer. The award on your plant should be AM/AOS. (I have an Ise hybrid in bloom now on a cane with full green foliage)

denvervet · #9 01-08-2012, 11:29 AM

How much light do you give yours? So far I see no blooms starting, I got it last Spring at an Orchid meeting from a Judge and she had others at home blooming, she brought a bloom in and it was pure white. Can you give me tips on watering, does it need to dry out, mine does. Thank you for the information!