Dendrobium in Seattle

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Posted by melissa on June 15, 2003 at 20:47:17:

I have just purchased my second orchid - a bright green (chartruse) dendrobium with a dark purple center.(Tag reads "thongchai gold".) It has two stalks and one has a stem with 14 blooms or buds. It is fabulous!I have no idea what to expect. I have a southern exposure, very warm apartment with high ceilings and a fan. I get sun all day - despite Seattles reputation. I have moved it back from the window, will water it 7-10 days, fertilize 2x per month and place it on a rock bed with water for humidity. I know it will loose blooms - can I expect it to loose the leaves? Also, there are lots of roots growing out the top - should it be repotted and when? Thanks

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: I have just purchased my second orchid - a bright green (chartruse) dendrobium with a dark purple center.(Tag reads "thongchai gold".) It has two stalks and one has a stem with 14 blooms or buds.  It is fabulous!I have no idea what to expect.  I have a southern exposure, very warm apartment with high ceilings and a fan.  I get sun all day - despite Seattles reputation.  I have moved it back from the window, will water it 7-10 days, fertilize 2x per month and place it on a rock bed with water for humidity.  I know it will loose blooms - can I expect it to loose the leaves? Also, there are lots of roots growing out the top - should it be repotted and when?  Thanks



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