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Old 01-18-2018, 07:35 PM
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Thank you; hopefully it will do okay. It is in a south window, although I have to watch out for my phals getting too much light. I have a ceramic heater in there that I keep at 74 and a humidifier going pretty high all of the time. It is pretty toasty in there. Can I water once a week like with my phals? Can I give it the same diluted fertilizer with probiotic and pH adjusted?
How often to water is determined in part by the medium... if it is the same as the Phals, it can be treated the same. Both types like a wet-dry cycle. If it gets more light than the Phals it may dry out faster, in which case it would need to be watered more frequently.
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Old 01-18-2018, 07:39 PM
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It is indeed a Dendrobium phalaenopsis hybrid. I don't know what the numbers in that list are. Keep it warm. Don't let it dry out completely at any time, especially not when flowering or growing new shoots. Give it light a little brighter than Phal light, to as bright as Cattleya light.

People have trouble with them through not keeping them warm enough, and not watering enough. Few are sold planted in anything other than large bark.
Sorry, I realize now that I can't let it dry out like my phals. I will water it twice a week.

The numbers are on the dendrobium sticky that is at the top of the Dendrobium Alliance here.

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How often to water is determined in part by the medium... if it is the same as the Phals, it can be treated the same. Both types like a wet-dry cycle. If it gets more light than the Phals it may dry out faster, in which case it would need to be watered more frequently.
Yes, it is potted in bark.
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Old 01-18-2018, 07:53 PM
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The numbers are the grower's catalog number... if there is a contact phone number or website, you may be able to get an actual ID.

For watering, the "skewer test" (wood skewer stuck down in the pot to see how moist it is down there) that works for Phals will also work for the Dendrobium... just see how fast the plants dry out. The end effect that you want for the two types is pretty much the same, what it takes to accomplish that might be different because of different media and different light.
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Take a picture with you phone. Scroll down to below the post new message box and click on go advanced. The next menu will allow you to post a picture from your phone. You select the photo, click upload and then close the window in the upper right.
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It looks a lot like Den Polar Fire, which is very, very common in the mass market here in Europe. Care is similar to Phals, just a bit brighter, and water a bit more often. If you can grow Phals well, this one should be no problem for you either.
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Very pretty!
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Don't let it dry out completely at any time, especially not when flowering or growing new shoots. Give it light a little brighter than Phal light, to as bright as Cattleya light.
Regarding watering, like Cattleya, they should be allowed to dry out or almost completely dry out between waterings. During the winter, if your home temps are on the cool side, you will likely not need to water as often as in the summer.
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Cheri and Gingersmommy, I collect a few antiques, mostly vases. I have learned not to just collect, I collect what makes me smile. I'm hijacking this thread to show you this. He makes my heart smile. Go get that 'chid, girl!
Carol, what a lovely little horse! Yes, I think whether it's orchids, antiques, or anything else, we need to make time to enjoy the beautiful things in life!

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Gingersmommy, I agree, that is quite a beautiful orchid! I'm glad it has a wonderful new home with you.
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