Anyone try s/h with these? I find my other dendrobiums (phals type, nobile, etc), much easier to grow s/h.
I don't have much trouble with Dendrobiums since I started growing them in clay pots with either PrimeAgra, Diatomite or Grow Stones as the media. Dendrobiums don't like to have wet roots all the time, so a fast-draining and fast-drying medium seems to work best for me.It's a really cool species. It's got a nice fragrance, and very pleasant, attractive flowers. How do you grow it?
I have a D. canaliculatum hybrid, the bulbs are short and stocky, and it's definitely a miniature plant. The flowers look a lot like your plant's. Unfortunately, dendrobiums hate me, my cultural habits, and my growing conditions. So, my hybrid is barely holding on.
I've got one of those super "easy" phal-type purple and white dendrobiums that I was gifted about 10 years ago. I've managed to keep it clinging to life, never more than 2 - 3 canes, only blooms every other year or three. It's that bad.
The only dendrobium that's ever shown any sign of being okay with my treatment is a D. Micro Chip. I hope I didn't just jinx it.
I agree -- I think s/h would keep them too wet too much of the time.I'm just parroting what I've read and been told about this species, but they need to go dry in their dormant season (i.e. winter). So, I'm guessing s/h isn't a good option for it.
Anyone try s/h with these? I find my other dendrobiums (phals type, nobile, etc), much easier to grow s/h.
I almost forgot -- I just purchased this plant, in spike. It is growing in a net pot with very coarse bark and sponge rock as the media. So apparently it, too, likes good drainage and roots that dry out fast.
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