Rescued Rootless Orchid Identified as Evergreen Dendrobium: Care and Fertilizer

ID Confirmed

Photo link shows evergreen Dendrobium (alternating leaves on cane).

Pot Size

4" pot OK for now; Dendrobiums like snug roots. Water when mix nearly dry.

Fertilizer

¼ strength balanced. Brands: Grow More (water-soluble), Dynamite (time-release). Small container fine.

Cattleya vs. Dendrobium

• Cattleya: 1–2 leaves atop pseudobulb.
• Evergreen Dendrobium: many alternating leaves up cane.

Phalaenopsis Keiki Check

Two leaf bundles = possibly mother + keiki. If attached, wait for keiki roots >2 in, then separate.

Spike Cutting

Cut each spike when done blooming.

Bamboo Story

Killing bamboo = true brown thumb talent! Phal success = thumb greening.