Orchid Den. Suzukii ‘Green Geni’ x

Tobaense var. Gigantea  

                                    ID#1026

 

This is one of the nigro-hirsute (black haired canes)Dendrobiums  hybrids and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures. In Summer it can be fertilized once per 3-4 weeks if planted in moss. If in bark, feed every 2nd time you water. Let the roots dry between water in winter and provide more even moisture during the spring and summer months.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: compact PLANT TYPE: Orchid GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: very bright light, more in winter WATER: Water the plants regularly when they are actively growing. When growth stops in fall, reduce water and increase sunlight high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Orchiata mix in clay or plastic pot.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Spring time bloomer. The flowers are waxy and long lasting. Yellow with a red/orange lip. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: distinctive from other dendrobiums because of it’s blacked haired canes.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch If, in the spring, the plants produce keikis (baby plants) on the stem instead of flowers, the plant is telling you that something in its environment is not correct. This may be too much water during resting; the plants need a little watering during this time but they must dry completely for two or three days between waterings. It may also be a temperature problem…these dendrobiums want mild to warm days in winter, but much cooler nights. And they need higher light in the winter, too. Arrived in bloom in 3” and tall plastic pot with bark. One bloom totally open, another one forming. Jan.22, 2016: doing well, forming (2) new buds. Feb. 2017: (1) clay 4”//O/Short. Plant lost all leaves in winter and has shrivel but still shows green on stems. Hope it recovers. July 2017: Dead
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Nov. 22, 2015

Additional Information: Present from my daugther Jenny Kruger on my birthday.  Source: Norman’s Orchids, CA

July   2017