Wait until the top surface of the potting medium is nearly dry before thoroughly watering. If you have pictures of the plant/potting media, send them over to me at info@bombotany.com and we’ll figure it out together! Dendrobium Nobile-Water RequirementsA Dendrobium Nobile orchid should be watered in the morning using lukewarm water. I cut the stem into 4x4" section and place them in a sealed 1.5L softdrink bottle with some moist sphagnum moss. Hardiness. The thick canes (pseudobulbs) act as a store and enable the plant to survive these periods of stress. Like ginger, turmeric, banana trees, and almost all orchids, Dendrobium orchids grow via a rhizome just under the soil line. POTTING. When you look for Dendrobium orchid info, you can find whole books devoted to each of the different types of Dendrobium orchids that can fall into this category. How to propagate through Keiki's and Cane Cuttings...easy way to grow more orchids! Dendrobiums prefer small flowerpots. These orchids prefer day temperatures between 68 and 85 °F (20 and 30 °C) and 65 to 75 °F (18 and 24 °C) at night. Starting new plants is as easy as cutting a bit of the rhizome away with some roots and a variety of good canes, then potting your new plant in wet media. Making the Cut. (Pictured above - Dendrobium biggibum). Dip the blades of your cutting tool in rubbing alcohol between cuts to prevent the spread of infection. New canes sprout upward while the rhizome grows ever horizontally. Noble Dendrobiums prefer a 10-degree difference between day and night temperatures. The Orchid family (Orchidaceae) is a huge group that features epiphytic, lithophytic, and terrestrial members.Although most orchids won't grow from cuttings, some members of the genus Dendrobium will produce new plants from stem cuttings. Phalaenopsis orchids cannot be divided. superbum. 82. Second type, pendulous canes, during the first few months of growing, these plants get dappled sun, or very early morning direct sun and late afternoon direct sun, with no midday direct sun. What should I do now? New canes sprout upward while the rhizome grows ever horizontally. Plant in orchid potting mix, water when the top of the potting medium is dry and fertilize lightly every 1-2 weeks. Flowers are large and petals wide, much like Moth orchids, which is why they’re called Dendrobium phalaenopsis! Pot the new plants in 2-inch (5 cm) pots using a loose orchid medium of bark, weathered volcanic rock, or sphagnum moss. That is all canes, young and old shed their leaves due to the loss of the capacity for water uptake. These are generally upright plants, with leafy, tall, cylindrical pseudobulbs or “canes” that can grow to quite large size in some of the New Guinea species. Plant the new plantlet with the old stem standing upright and the shoots facing to the side or upward. Set the cuttings aside. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Dendrobium orchids are prone to flower at least once a year with adequate sunlight and the nutrients they absorb from media, but a truly healthy plant requires some coaxing. Thank you. There are about 1,200 different species of dendrobium orchids that mainly originate from the Asia-Pacific area. You will, however, want to replace your potting media every 1-3 years depending on what you’re using. Here in “part 1”, we’ll discuss some of the related species from Section Dendrobium. Thankfully hobbyists stick to “Den-Phal”. For indoor Den-Phals, sphagnum moss has the extra moisture retention that you might be looking for. A seedling heat mat can help maintain a consistent temperature. Mar 18, 2016 - How to propagate through Keiki's and Cane Cuttings...easy way to grow more orchids! They store water and nutrients and produce new growths. You can always throw in a humidity tray and tighten up your watering schedule, but you can’t easily cure rot. The name dendrobium comes from the Greek words dendron, which means tree, and bios, which means … Saved by Natalie House. The type species for this group is Dendrobium … By the way, it is normal for the older canes of many types of Dendrobium to be leafless, it is abnormal for a cane of the year to lose their leaves, particularly in the evergreen types that are common in the retail market. Copyright © 2013-2021 World of Flowering Plants. You can pick one up at any garden center. Conversely, we have some in 30% sphagnum moss, and they only need water once per week. Good luck and happy growing. Propagate dendrobiums by keikis by severing the stem 1 to 2 inches below the node and above the node after the keiki develops three to four roots. For instance, on Dendrobiums you’ll find the keiki growing along the length of the cane or at the end. Dendrobium kingianum orchid, also called as Thelychiton kingianus, Captain King's dendrobium, Pink rock orchid, occurs naturally in an area along the east coast of Australia between Rockhampton in Queensland and the Hunter River in New SouthWales at elevations of 50 to 1200 meters. The keiki can be easily removed and repotted. All leaves became yellow and fell off. After I repotted it, 2 of the canes look shrunken but there was a has fair amount of short 2-3 inches long multiple white roots on base. How to Grow Noble Dendrobium Orchids from Cuttings, Camellia hongkongensis (Hong Kong Camellia). These are your “typical” dendrobium hybrids that are quite easily found in most stores and nurseries. Technically, blossoming flowers are signs that conditions are right, and at the right conditions, the Dendrobium plant desires to propagate its genes – thus producing flower. I hope that helps. If you need to increase the humidity around your orchids growing environment you can place the orchid on top of a humidity tray or place a humidifier nearby. The general rule of thumb is to feel your plant’s top roots – phalaenopsis type Dendrobiums like to be mostly dry before watering. I normally separate how I grow these plants into 2 main divisions. Pine bark (5-10 mm) is the most commonly used potting medium. The blooming period can last throughout the whole year, as the old canes can rebloom. DenPhals need a chance to dry out somewhat before watering again. The list of soft-cane dendrobium hybrids is quite extensive… GROW AND CARE DENDROBIUM FAMERI - FARMER'S DENDROBIUM ORCHID We also treat the new Dendrobium farmeri orchid similar to other types of Dendrobium, pruning roots, rinsing and soaking the plant in B1 / Atonik / N3M for 2-3 hours to stimulate the growth of root then grafting. I just bought a DenPhal with 2 spikes. They will be small plants with their own roots and leaves. A lot of guides out there want to boil Dendrobium down to one simple guide, but a genus as huge as this one deserves special attention. The Dendrobium Phalaenopsis orchid tends to grow better in small-sized pots where they fit well. Dendrobium nobile Orchid Propagation Some forms of orchid propagation are significantly easier than others. F L O R I C U L T U R E    B O U T I Q U E, Everything green that fits on a windowsill, orchids are hard-cane and evergreen, usually with tall and slender pseudobulbs.