No Idea-Please Help ID!

[neophyte]

Maybe Dendrobium speciosum?

[ghuylar]

Honestly, I think you're right on the dot. I looked up pictures and its a dead ringer for the plant I saw. Same thick canes and odd leaves. Flowers have the same shape and color. I'll pass it on, thank you!

[Fairorchids]

Originally Posted by neophyte

Maybe Dendrobium speciosum?

Correct.

There are 3 or 4 different varieties of this species, with varying plant statures. Then, many of the plants in cultivation result from sib crosses, sometimes across the variety lines, so plant sizes vary a lot. It is impressive in bloom, but flowers only last 2-3 weeks.

Key cultivation issues:
Water & fertilize well, as soon as it is done blooming. Do not let it dry out.
Sept 15th: Stop fertilizing.
Oct 15th: Reduce watering by 90% (I give it a splash every 3-4 weeks). Once buds are fully formed, you can increase watering. When flowers start to open, go back to full watering and start fertilizing.

It can go outside as soon as last frost date is past. It is fine in full sun, and it can stay outside till first frost is in the forecast.

[Clawhammer]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

Correct.

There are 3 or 4 different varieties of this species, with varying plant statures. Then, many of the plants in cultivation result from sib crosses, sometimes across the variety lines, so plant sizes vary a lot. It is impressive in bloom, but flowers only last 2-3 weeks.

Key cultivation issues:
Water & fertilize well, as soon as it is done blooming. Do not let it dry out.
Sept 15th: Stop fertilizing.
Oct 15th: Reduce watering by 90% (I give it a splash every 3-4 weeks). Once buds are fully formed, you can increase watering. When flowers start to open, go back to full watering and start fertilizing.

It can go outside as soon as last frost date is past. It is fine in full sun, and it can stay outside till first frost is in the forecast.

Kim, I got a Den speciosum from SVO about 10 months ago and it has not done a single thing except grow some additional roots. No new growth, no flowers. Bulbs look the exact same (no wrinkling). None of my other 300+ plants have just sat around doing nothing. Any idea why?