Hi Geoff, I love seeing orchids and listening to orchid folk discuss them but I don’t have the right conditions for them here. I do buy mini orchids at the grocery store for about $6 -$8, they are always such a pleasure while they last. I saw a dendrobium at the NY Botanical yearly show a while ago that I loved enough to remember what it looked like, unfortunately not the name. It had a whitish ruffled flower with an orangey throat...the other orchid I coveted there I do remember, a Paphiopedilum called ‘Screaming Eagle’. It had long streamers. Seems you’ve been very successful with the gorgeous orchid you showed! 🌱
Thanks! My orchid growing is definitely a worry in progress. It’s more about finding these genera that tolerate your conditions rather than totally recreating the conditions, although I have to do that to some degree. The two paphs I have are doing well for me, apart from a mite attack, so that’ll be one genera I’ll get more of in the future.
in peninsular Florida, our climate is naturally drier in winter. It might rain once or twice a month in December through March, or it might not rain at all. Last winter was quite wet (the second wettest January on record) and it adversely affected blooming of the deciduous Dens (e.g. anosmum, aphyllum), but not the non-deciduous winter resters (e.g. nobile hybrids, kingianum hybrids, lindleyi). For this reason, I believe that it is elimination of feed that is more important for blooming the non-deciduous species than elimination (or even reduction) of water. As far as the "chill", it is the drop in temps at night that is important, rather than a certain length of cold. January and February night temps are typically 16 C or less.
I always think of Florida as permanently warm all year round. I suppose when you describe it in detail it does sound like they'll get some cold, or at least a temperature differential as you point out. As my greenhouse microclimate is changing due to the ever increasing cost of heating it, I'm thinking cooler growing Dendrobiums might be the way to go. (Especially if I can find some with longer blooming periods than the densiflorum!)
@@Grow_Up_Man55 there are a number of long blooming, cool growing species, but many of them are quite small species. But, given your experience with cuthbertsonii, I'm not sure that is the way to go. You may want to try Dendrobum tortile, the blooms can last a month and are fragrant and it rests in the winter (but not deciduous). Lynn Smith might be a good source for some other recommendations.
I’m very impressed with your beautiful Dendrobium. I just bought one of those but it’s crossed with griffithianum. Unfortunately I’m going to have a long wait to get the sort of bloom you have there, my plant is minuscule in comparison. Oh well, I just hope I live long enough to see it in bloom.
I love Dendrobiums and will definitely get some more if they don't mind the cooler temps (I realise some do and some don't!). The only downside, like you point out, is the long wait with not much happening...🤷♂️ I think that's why I love Begonias so much.
Thanks Tommy - I'm sure yours will bloom...before the decade is out 🤣. (This is why I try to only buy orchids in bloom - at least that way I know they're blooming size. Frequently, that's the only time I ever see the blooms...🤷♂️🤣)
Pleasure. In my greenhouse which goes down to 12 degrees Celsius through winter, I have some success with Oncidium, Dendrobium, Dracula, Masdevallia, Pleurothalis, Brassia, Laelia anceps and a number of others I can’t recall right now! There are plenty to go at that’ll take lower temperatures. The key is to keep them on the dry side through the colder periods. Lowering the humidity can also help if you’ve got a dehumidifier.
@@Grow_Up_Man55 Thankyou so much. I grow cymbidiums, phalaenopsis, some dendrobiums such as speciosums, oncidiums etc. I have had success with a softcane Dendrobium, and I am looking at procuring a few other cold growing dendrobiums. Your success with Dendrobium densiflorum has put it on my "to buy" list along with Dendrobium thyrisiflorum which is also cold growing. I would love to know if there are any others that you would recommend from this category.
Dendrobium Victoria Regina has bloomed 3 times this year - also it's unusual to get purple / blue flowers. I forgot about Cymbidiums which I love (I have one) but they're too big to justify the room they take up in the greenhouse. Maybe I should grow them in the conservatory. Oncidium Twinkles are great - loads of variety, scent and colours. @@tarajoseph2860
Thankyou so much for the information. Will look up den. Victoria Regina and also oncidium twinkles. Cymbidiums no doubt occupy space but they are the easiest to grow and the flowers last 6 to 8 weeks. They also have a huge variety and are cold growing.
Hi Geoff, your video on dendrobium densiflorum is very informative. I have this beautiful orchids and i want to propagate it. Problem is i have very little knowledge about dendrobium densiflorum propagation. The one i have at the moment has around 15 stems with leaves on them, its a big bunch on a tree trunk that is almost decaying. Your input on this subject will be much appreciated. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Orchids aren't easy to propagate in general - at least, not like many other plants where you can take seed or cuttings. I've read that growing seed from a Dendrobium densiflorum is only possible in a controlled laboratory environment. The easiest method would be to divide the rhizome - but of course it's got to be large enough to do that. You'd need actively growing canes on each part of the division. Or wait till a keiki grows from one of the canes. Both of these methods would be really easy - you just need a mature enough plant, which it sounds like you have.
Most orchids prefer air setting their roots. You want something light and airy that retains some moisture for a short amount of time. Nothing that will stay wet for days.
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You're *Tempting* me to buy my 1st Dendrobium :) LOVE that bright inflorescence.
You should! If I can go grow this then anyone can...🤣
Very very nice Sharing 👌👍 and beautiful blooming In your garden 👌👍
Your new friend 👍🙏
Please stay connected dear friend 🙏❤️
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed this. 😁
Hi Geoff, I love seeing orchids and listening to orchid folk discuss them but I don’t have the right conditions for them here. I do buy mini orchids at the grocery store for about $6 -$8, they are always such a pleasure while they last. I saw a dendrobium at the NY Botanical yearly show a while ago that I loved enough to remember what it looked like, unfortunately not the name. It had a whitish ruffled flower with an orangey throat...the other orchid I coveted there I do remember, a Paphiopedilum called ‘Screaming Eagle’. It had long streamers. Seems you’ve been very successful with the gorgeous orchid you showed! 🌱
Thanks! My orchid growing is definitely a worry in progress. It’s more about finding these genera that tolerate your conditions rather than totally recreating the conditions, although I have to do that to some degree. The two paphs I have are doing well for me, apart from a mite attack, so that’ll be one genera I’ll get more of in the future.
What a gorgeous plant! Have yet to begin an Orchid adventure.....
Thanks Molly - there are plenty of orchids to go at - just don't make my mistake and buy just what you like - check what conditions it likes first...🤣
in peninsular Florida, our climate is naturally drier in winter. It might rain once or twice a month in December through March, or it might not rain at all. Last winter was quite wet (the second wettest January on record) and it adversely affected blooming of the deciduous Dens (e.g. anosmum, aphyllum), but not the non-deciduous winter resters (e.g. nobile hybrids, kingianum hybrids, lindleyi). For this reason, I believe that it is elimination of feed that is more important for blooming the non-deciduous species than elimination (or even reduction) of water.
As far as the "chill", it is the drop in temps at night that is important, rather than a certain length of cold. January and February night temps are typically 16 C or less.
I always think of Florida as permanently warm all year round. I suppose when you describe it in detail it does sound like they'll get some cold, or at least a temperature differential as you point out. As my greenhouse microclimate is changing due to the ever increasing cost of heating it, I'm thinking cooler growing Dendrobiums might be the way to go. (Especially if I can find some with longer blooming periods than the densiflorum!)
@@Grow_Up_Man55 there are a number of long blooming, cool growing species, but many of them are quite small species. But, given your experience with cuthbertsonii, I'm not sure that is the way to go. You may want to try Dendrobum tortile, the blooms can last a month and are fragrant and it rests in the winter (but not deciduous). Lynn Smith might be a good source for some other recommendations.
Very pretty. I don't have one but it sounds like it might do fine in my greenhouse. I may have to get one.
I think you should! 😁 Mine was bought from Germany pre Brexit. A good size too. 🤔
I’m very impressed with your beautiful Dendrobium. I just bought one of those but it’s crossed with griffithianum. Unfortunately I’m going to have a long wait to get the sort of bloom you have there, my plant is minuscule in comparison. Oh well, I just hope I live long enough to see it in bloom.
I love Dendrobiums and will definitely get some more if they don't mind the cooler temps (I realise some do and some don't!). The only downside, like you point out, is the long wait with not much happening...🤷♂️ I think that's why I love Begonias so much.
That sure is a real beauty Geoff! Gorgeous! Well done! Now if I can only get my Den. primulinum (now polyanthum) to bloom....
Thanks Tommy - I'm sure yours will bloom...before the decade is out 🤣. (This is why I try to only buy orchids in bloom - at least that way I know they're blooming size. Frequently, that's the only time I ever see the blooms...🤷♂️🤣)
That is definitely an impressive dendrobium 🥰 I think I will get one as well😁
Go for it! 😀 (I bought mine from Germany pre-brexit)
Thankyou for sharing this information. Could you please tell what other orchids you are having success with in cold areas.
Pleasure. In my greenhouse which goes down to 12 degrees Celsius through winter, I have some success with Oncidium, Dendrobium, Dracula, Masdevallia, Pleurothalis, Brassia, Laelia anceps and a number of others I can’t recall right now! There are plenty to go at that’ll take lower temperatures. The key is to keep them on the dry side through the colder periods. Lowering the humidity can also help if you’ve got a dehumidifier.
@@Grow_Up_Man55 Thankyou so much. I grow cymbidiums, phalaenopsis, some dendrobiums such as speciosums, oncidiums etc. I have had success with a softcane Dendrobium, and I am looking at procuring a few other cold growing dendrobiums. Your success with Dendrobium densiflorum has put it on my "to buy" list along with Dendrobium thyrisiflorum which is also cold growing. I would love to know if there are any others that you would recommend from this category.
Dendrobium Victoria Regina has bloomed 3 times this year - also it's unusual to get purple / blue flowers. I forgot about Cymbidiums which I love (I have one) but they're too big to justify the room they take up in the greenhouse. Maybe I should grow them in the conservatory. Oncidium Twinkles are great - loads of variety, scent and colours. @@tarajoseph2860
Thankyou so much for the information. Will look up den. Victoria Regina and also oncidium twinkles. Cymbidiums no doubt occupy space but they are the easiest to grow and the flowers last 6 to 8 weeks. They also have a huge variety and are cold growing.
Yeah you've made me want some more Cymbidiums for the conservatory...🤣@@tarajoseph2860
Hi Geoff, your video on dendrobium densiflorum is very informative. I have this beautiful orchids and i want to propagate it. Problem is i have very little knowledge about dendrobium densiflorum propagation. The one i have at the moment has around 15 stems with leaves on them, its a big bunch on a tree trunk that is almost decaying. Your input on this subject will be much appreciated. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Orchids aren't easy to propagate in general - at least, not like many other plants where you can take seed or cuttings. I've read that growing seed from a Dendrobium densiflorum is only possible in a controlled laboratory environment. The easiest method would be to divide the rhizome - but of course it's got to be large enough to do that. You'd need actively growing canes on each part of the division. Or wait till a keiki grows from one of the canes. Both of these methods would be really easy - you just need a mature enough plant, which it sounds like you have.
Noted. Thank you.
My dendrobium densiflorum has yellow leaves now, and there's no growth of roots. I planted it around May. There's not a slight growth. I'm worried
What is it planted in?
@@Grow_Up_Man55 it's planted in a clay pot containing Coco peat and charcoal
Maybe the coco peat isn’t airy enough?
@@Grow_Up_Man55 should I remove the cocopeat, or any other solution
Most orchids prefer air setting their roots. You want something light and airy that retains some moisture for a short amount of time. Nothing that will stay wet for days.
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