Adopted Neglected Dendrobiums: Repot Small, Water Roots, Patience

Rescue Plan

1. Smaller pots (snug for roots).
2. Handle gently—green root tips = life.
3. Repot in bark; water well, then warm shade 2–3 weeks (sparse water).
4. Bright morning sun, 50–85°F, >50% humidity, air movement.
5. Water when mix nearly dry (1–2×/week growing; less in winter).
6. ¼ strength fertilizer.

Bloom Timeline

Perfect care → bloom next year; more likely year after. Recovery takes time.