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title: "Help please… why this dendrobium has yellow leaves? Is it normal?.. I…"
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# Help please… why this dendrobium has yellow leaves? Is it normal?.. I…

_Posted by Lina on 2024-04-01_

Help please… why this dendrobium has yellow leaves? Is it normal?.. I don’t have experience with this orchid…

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## 6 comments

### MeasomerPi commented on 2024-04-01

Do you know what kind you have? Some dendrobiums are deciduous although I don’t think this is the case with this one. Older canes may also drop leaves but it looks like one of the canes is fairly new.

How long have you had it? If it’s brand new to you, it might be acclimating to your conditions.

Is it in sphagnum? Dendrobiums like to dry out faster than phals so sphagnum isn’t a great option for most home hobbyists.

Dendrobiums want a lot of light. I grow mine with Cattleyas if that helps. It might be shedding the leaves because it’s not getting enough light.

#### Lina replied on 2024-04-01

Thank you for answering ❤️ I have had it for a year. It was planted in tiny clay pot. I’m not sure what type of dendrobium is that and what it’s planted in… but I water it when it’s dry and it was growing nicely all this time. And just now I noticed this yellowing…. It is in sunny window and has grow light as well… do you think I should try to repot it?…

#### MeasomerPi replied on 2024-04-01

I would. Im guessing the media is breaking down and keeping it too moist.

#### Lina replied on 2024-04-01

Thank you 😊 I was delaying repotting scared to disturb it. But it’s probably time to do it!

### MeasomerPi commented on 2024-04-01

One other thought, I don’t think you have a dendrobium nobile. They have thick, almost club-like canes. They are also deciduous and require a rest in the winter.

You might check out YouTube for info on dendrobium care. Channels like Miss Orchid Girl and Growing Orchids with Roger have been very helpful to me.

#### Lina replied on 2024-04-01

Thank you so much! I will ❤️

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