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Jade

Hey everyone, my boyfriend bought this because it was sitting in the orchid section of Home Depot. I tried scanning it on the app and it just says it’s a moth orchid, but it doesn’t look like any orchid I’ve ever had.

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  1. send_nodes

    Looks like a type of Dendrobium orchid but I’m not sure the exact species

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  2. 盛开

    When I scanned it I got Phalaenopsis Aphrodite Or Noble Dendrobium

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    Here is a pic of the Noble Dendrobium

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    And a pic of the Phalaenopsis Aphrodite

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  5. Jen

    It’s definitely a dendrobium type based on the canes. Phalaenopsis don’t have those structures. Definitely do a little research on that type because some require a little more specialized care- even requiring a seasonal ‘rest’ or dormancy period to rebloom.

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  6. MeasomerPi

    Dendrobiums are pretty straight forward if you can meet their needs. Not sure of the variety you have other than it’s not a nobile. Which is lucky because you won’t have to deal with persnickety dormancy requirements. The canes on a nobile are almost club like and deciduous. Your dendobium’s cane should hold onto their leaves for several years. Even after the old canes drop their leaves, leave the canes on the plant. They contains valuable nutrients the plant continues to use. You can remove them once they are super shriveled, yellow or if you need to control the plant’s size. The most important thing to keep in mind they want their roots to dry out just like most orchids. Even more so than phals. The canes of a hydrated plant will be smooth. Thirsty plants will be wrinkled. A little wrinkling is fine. Mine do it between waterings. Just don’t let it get too wrinkled. Yours looks pretty good to me. I find the roots don’t change colors like phals or Cattleyas. The roots of the plants in my care stay pretty white. Dead roots usually turn brown but sometimes stay white. Light is the real key to vigorous growth and flowering. They want a lot of light but no direct sunlight. Mine are under grow lights that stay on for 12 hours. If you’re using sunlight, an east window would be ideal, but near a south window or a west with absolutely no direct sun should be fine. They also like to be kept in smaller pots, which I find challenging because they get super top heavy quickly. A heavy cachepots can be very helpful here. Repot every 2 to 3 years or when the media breaks down. Use a ventilated orchid pot. They don’t like wet feet. Or even moist. Normally I try to repot mine after the last bloom drops. Typical orchid repot MO. Dendrobium roots are thin so the media should be sized accordingly. Media should be course but not too big, and no fines so roots can get good airflow. The orchid bark typically available at your local box store will work as long as it does not contain peat. Think bark, charcoal, pumice, perlite, lava and leca. You can also fine some specialty orchid blends online (RePotMe is good but expensive). Don’t be afraid to experiment. What works for me and my growing conditions may not be the right fit for you. The best tip for orchids, regardless of type, is learn. Read up on their care if you are so inclined. In addition to Mis la Orchid Girl, there are several channels on YouTube with information on dendrobium care, like Here.. but Not, Hello Plant Lovers and Growing Orchids With Roger. The American Orchid Society is another handy resource. I especially like their monthly to do lists. If you really want to dive into the rabbit hole, you can look for orchid societies in your area; nothing can replace interacting directly with growers that have been doing it for years.

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