growing conditions for Dendrobium Green Lantern ?

[kjennings94]

Hi all,

My grandfather gave me cuttings of his 'green lantern orchid' back in August, however, I have no idea what their growing conditions are! Or when their growing/dormancy periods are!

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Cheers!

[WhiteRabbit]

From https://www.orchidweb.com/products/d...ntern~889.html

Light:
Intermediate light works well. Morning sun exposure is recommended.

Water:
Water as the mix approaches dryness but do not allow the mix to become completely dry between watering. The exception being in winter when the plant is not actively growing, keep the plant somewhat drier at the roots and cut back somewhat on fertilizer. Once flower buds emerge keep the plant more evenly moist at the roots. This plant develops growths at different times of year and it is possible for some of the older growths to loose leaves off and on during a year. Bare canes can develop but one should leave these as they can flower year after year.

I don't know about fertilizing in winter ... Hopefully some others that grow this can chime in!

[soobie]

How does Grandpa grow his?

[kjennings94]

Thanks Sonya

My grandfather has basically lost his hearing and he didn't show me haha. I'll have a look when I go back. I was hoping someone might of had experience with them

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I wonder if they'll be happy if I treat the like my other dendrobiums?

[WhiteRabbit]

I found this thread, which may contain some helpful info http://www.orchidboard.com/community...ad.php?t=78107