Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Many of them are deciduous each year in winter; it is caused mainly by day length and the need for less light and water. F86-13
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DENDROBIUMS: Medias
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Those from Thailand do best in a sphagnum-bark mix, or pure sphagnum because of their need for moisture; others used are a very coarse bark and polystyrene mix, or, even in a fine river grit alone....
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DENDROBIUMS: To Start Flower Nodes
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
In softcane types spray Di-hydrogen Orthophosphate two, three times at fortnightly intervals at 1/2 tpg. AU85(3)-35
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DENDROBIUM PHALAENOPSIS: Pot Size
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Relative to pseudobulb height; under four inches high (10 cm.) use pot two and three-quarters inch to three inch (7 cm.); canes four to eight inches high use three and a half inch pot; eight to fif...
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BLACK MOLD: On Dendrobiums
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Probably arises from the punctures made by aphids; eliminate them with Piramor at 3 grams to 2 gallons of water, or with Malathion at ltpg. plus 1/2 teaspoon of a wetting agent, or 10 drops of dish...
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DENDROBIUM AGGREGATUM: Watering
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
After growths are completed, water lightly only to preserve plumpness and mature growths. A67-139
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DENDROBIUM BEETLE: In Florida
Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago
Small, dark brown, about one-eighteenth inch long; bores into canes; also attacks cattleyas; causes small shot-holes; chlorotic areas appear; does not kill the plant; control with Diazinon 25%EC, 2...
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Repotting Your Dendrobiums
Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 8 years ago
Dendrobiums orchids range from tiny to very large (sometimes, overhanging) stems. Whatever the size, dendrobiums are considered as delicate orchids, needing extra care. These orchids can be evergre...
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Dendrobium farmeri - Farmer's Dendrobium
Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 8 years ago
This is an Asian epiphyte that grows in humid tropical as well as sub-tropical regions of Asia. In its natural home, this orchid is generally seen growing on the main trunk of tall trees far away f...
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