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[Becca]

Originally Posted by quiltergal

Here's a short list of small to mini Dens.

Den. aberrans IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. aggregatum IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. cruentum IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. laevifolium IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. petiolatum IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. rhodosticum IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. unicum IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. violaceum IOSPE PHOTOS

I purchased a Den. rhodosticum, not sure how far it is from blooming size, but it sure is little and cute? I was in the processes of converting some of my 'chids over to s/h when I received it and plopped it to the s/h medium as well.....I got lucky and it took right to it and seems to be doing well! Can't wait to see it bloom. I also bought a Den. moniliforme which I think is supposed to be a mini as well, but I could be wrong....I need to look into it's bloom time as well I think it would be great to have a mini Dendrobium for the next project plant!

[neicypiecy]

I am already so, way hooked. I've only been collecting/growing for a year and a half; have over 150 'chids. still cannot pass them by. I want a license frame that says 'I brake for Orchids'! Just let me know when to buy: did you say in the Spring?

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by neicypiecy

I am already so, way hooked. I've only been collecting/growing for a year and a half; have over 150 'chids. still cannot pass them by. I want a license frame that says 'I brake for Orchids'! Just let me know when to buy: did you say in the Spring?

The next project is not till next spring the one that cb977 is referring to is project 5 you can order that plant now from Andy's. The one you order is a Laelia reginae You can see the ones that every one has already received by going the gallery and clicking on project 5 photos. The project in the spring is going to include people from all over world and it will take awhile to even choose the plant. Hope this helps

[cb977]

Denise, this is perfect for you!

You've got the opportunity to get in on our current "Quickie project" which is Laelia reginae. Most of us have ordered from Andy's but you can get it anywhere you'd like to.

This project was put together because many of our members live in colder areas and don't have an easy time of it ordering orchids over the winter.

The next regular project, which will be much more involved, is scheduled to begin during the week of March 3, 2008 (it's in our OB calendar and anybody can go in and request a reminder for this event). We start by holding discussions in the chat rooms and then that explodes into the forums LOTS of information will be passed around. We always find at least a few that none of us are familiar with It's lots of fun

[Dorothy]

Originally Posted by neicypiecy

I want a license frame that says 'I brake for Orchids'!

There is one in the Support Store here at OB stating 'I love chids' .. will that do? OrchidBoard : CafePress.com

[Dorothy]

Originally Posted by quiltergal

Here's a short list of small to mini Dens.

Den. aberrans IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. aggregatum IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. cruentum IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. laevifolium IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. petiolatum IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. rhodosticum IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. unicum IOSPE PHOTOS
Den. violaceum IOSPE PHOTOS

Can we add Dendrobium cuthbertsonii to the list, too?
IOSPE PHOTOS

[cb977]

I'd love to...it's one of my favorites...but it calls for temps cooler than I can provide. I've always told folks to buy what is meant to grow in your location and then went against my own advice and tried some cooler growers...Bad Idea! I've learned my lesson and won't buy anything that's not referred to as hot-warm (of course ) and Intermediate because they're a bit more adaptable.

Den cuthbertsonii is a cool-intermdiate grower but the high is much less than I get for most of the year:

http://www.andysorchids.com/picturef...0cuthbertsonii

Take a look at this:
Andy's Orchids - Orchids Species - Dendrobium - erythroglossum (falconeri) Tiawan

and this:
Andy's Orchids - Orchids Species - Dendrobium - lawesii

[stonedragonfarms]

Originally Posted by kiki-do

I just came across your discussion on "resting your chids" which is all new to me. I've only been orchid growing about one year now. Which orchids, besides den. need resting, and how do you know? If you don't give them water/fertilizer for the bulk of the winter, and only lightly mist every 3 days, won't they start to look poorly?
This is very interesting to me....completely new. I have a variety of orchids and have been watering/fertilizing all along and they all seem fine. Which types and how do you know when they need to rest? Thanks for any help. Kiki-do

Just a quickie... In retrospect, looking back at our post I think that one might get the idea that all dens need a winter rest; we need to stress that the majority of dens which "want" a winter rest are those of the Nobile type. As to determining what sort you have, look at the leaves: if they are papery and thin, chances are good that you have a decidiuous dend (which would "want" a winter rest), if on the other hand the leaves are thick or succulent, you most likely have one of the phalaenopsis types or the larger cane types...which will not neccessarily "want" or need a winter rest (though they may appreciate a cool down period to initiate spikes)
Adam

[Becca]

Originally Posted by cb977

I'd love to...it's one of my favorites...but it calls for temps cooler than I can provide. I've always told folks to buy what is meant to grow in your location and then went against my own advice and tried some cooler growers...Bad Idea! I've learned my lesson and won't buy anything that's not referred to as hot-warm (of course ) and Intermediate because they're a bit more adaptable.

Den cuthbertsonii is a cool-intermdiate grower but the high is much less than I get for most of the year:

Andy's Orchids - Orchids Species - Dendrobium - cuthbertsonii

Take a look at this:
Andy's Orchids - Orchids Species - Dendrobium - erythroglossum (falconeri) Tiawan

and this:
Andy's Orchids - Orchids Species - Dendrobium - lawesii

I really like the Dendrobium erythroglossum! I am in the process of trying some cool-intermediate growers....even though I have more intermediate to warm conditions....I guess if they don't make it...then it will be a lesson learned, but I thought I would see how intermediate some of them really are!

[cb977]

Originally Posted by stonedragonfarms

Just a quickie... In retrospect, looking back at our post I think that one might get the idea that all dens need a winter rest; we need to stress that the majority of dens which "want" a winter rest are those of the Nobile type. As to determining what sort you have, look at the leaves: if they are papery and thin, chances are good that you have a decidiuous dend (which would "want" a winter rest), if on the other hand the leaves are thick or succulent, you most likely have one of the phalaenopsis types or the larger cane types...which will not neccessarily "want" or need a winter rest (though they may appreciate a cool down period to initiate spikes)
Adam

Hi Adam...
great post

Many folks are confused on this subject. I'm in the process right now of rearranging the room for the cooler months and with a large collection, it's difficult to figure out some of them. I do want to pass along an idea that Michael Exler gave to me when he visited here recently regarding this subject:
to alleviate the problem of trying to figure out every year which plants get some special treatment, he suggested that a color code is marked on the tag. I immediately saw the value of doing this...next year when the time comes, I'll just have to move the ones that are color coded.

Thanks, Michael