Need a quick answer!

[Heather]

What to do with old Dend. canes? Need to ship.

 

[NYEric]

The 'Queen of shredded wax paper' really has to ask!? oke:

 

[nikv]

Heather,

Are they leafless or are they withered? It would depend on whether they are still sustaining the plant.

Best Regards,
Nik

 

[NYEric]

Some dendros bloom from the old canes [also].

 

[Heather]

Old Canes. But has new growth.

 

[Candace]

If the canes are still green, leave them be. If they're dead you can remove them.

 

[Heather]

Not green at all.

 

[NYEric]

Not valid, depending on what it is. If they're not rotted just wrap them up and send it. I know you're fiending to use some wax paper!!! oke:

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

If they are truly shriveled and dried, remove them; otherwise leave them be.

 

[SlipperFan]

If they are truly shriveled and dried, remove them; otherwise leave them be.

That's my approach.

 

[MoreWater]

:rollhappy::rollhappy::rollhappy:

This thread is hilarious! Dendrobium is like the biggest genus - hugely diverse. Heather! oke:

 

[Elena]

I've been eyeing up my Den and wondering about pruning the old canes so I'm glad someone asked

 

[NYEric]

:rollhappy::rollhappy::rollhappy:

This thread is hilarious! Dendrobium is like the biggest genus - hugely diverse. Heather! oke:

Unfortunately, Ki is right, 'dried' is not a way to tell if it's alive depending on what it is. Good Luck.