Herself’s Houseplants

This is a medium light orchid, putting out long stalks with a dozen or so one to two inch flowers. I like the bamboo like, oriental look they have even when they are not in bloom.

Dendrobiums are happy in an east or west window, but will do best in a south facing window during high growth cycles.

Dendrobiums like warm temperatures, between 65-95 so you probably don’t want to put them outdoors, except in the warmest parts of summer. If you do put them outdoors put them in the shade.

Pot them in sphagnum moss, not dirt, which can be found at most nurseries. If you plant them in bark they will need to be watered almost daily in the average home.

They like to be root bound, so only re-pot them when the roots climb out of the pot.

Water when the top of the moss feels dry. The stems will get deep groves in them if they have been under watered for too long. Water them just enough to keep the stems from getting groves. Do not leave them sitting in water.

All of the orchids need a 15′F temperature difference between day and night to initiate blooming. But I’ve found these guys will bloom in a sunny window even with out a steep temperature difference.

See also:
General orchid care
Use sphagnum moss to make your plants easier to care for

Useful things:
Shultz Starter Plus
Dendrobium Orchid