Wow, thank you all for the replies! So much information!! I do have a set up with lights in my window in my new apartment, so I will make sure while the canes are maturing to give lots of light
our summers are so hot here, I have to be so careful leaving it in the full sun anywhere near noon, I think the lights will help reach adequate light levels without scorching. I have heard that nobiles actually quite like water, but I'm learning to let the plant tell me how much it needs, instead of following a strict schedule. So far, I think I have that part down, I will gradually slow watering and stop fertilizing as growth slows. The temps will be the hard part for me; I was reading up on the Yamamoto dendrobium site, and I'm almost 100% sure it's the cold snap I'm missing. Once this growth matures, we may be experiencing warmer temperatures here, but still within the cold range to give it a drop; I will try this and see
I have also heard of people keeping them in the fridge or a wine cooler for an hour or so each night during their "rest" period with good results. I'd prefer the good ol' outdoors, but I guess I could always attempt it if the seasons just don't mesh up? Who knows! This is by far the largest and healthiest looking cane I've ever had on this plant, so slowly but surely I'm starting to get the hang of it! Thank you again for all the help!
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