Need advise - Dendrobium Nobile Violet Fizz Luna

[BrandonMD]

Hello,
I purchased a Dendrobium Nobile Violet Fizz Luna from a local orchid show back in 2018. It was beautiful, healthy green, and full of blooms at the time. I clearly didn't know what I was getting into and its health has slowly declined over the years. The canes have gone from dark green to a light greenish-yellow. Most of the leaves have fallen. There are also roots and sprouts at the top of the canes. On a positive note, it has grown another cane within the last year.

Up until now, I've only had experience in caring for Phals. I'll admit I have no clue what I'm doing when it comes to caring for this orchid. It's currently in a west window, medium indirect sunlight and I water it once a week. I've read some online resources on it but there so confusing to understand with all the referenced seasons, day/night temperatures, and watering cycles.

I would love to give the care that this orchid needs to be healthy, and blooming again. Any recommendations on where to start would be greatly appreciated.










Thank you,
Brandon
USA - Maryland

[rbarata]

Your plant looks healthy to me. Shed leaves is normal for nobiles.
This might be useful.

[estación seca]

They need a lot of water during the growing season, while making new growths. They should never dry out while growing. Once a week watering probably isn't enough then. In winter once every 1-2 weeks is fine.

[BrandonMD]

Thank you "rbarata" and "estación seca" for the information. I thought for sure I was slowly killing my Den Noble. I'll be sure to water it more frequently during the growing season.

Thanks again!
Brandon