I recently purchased an orchid and since I am quite new to orchids, have no idea as to what type it is. I do know that identifying it is important in caring for it. See pictures
Hi Homar: The Orchid is a form of Dendrobium. You may not want my opinion on how to grow them as we've lost our fair share of our Dendrobiums here in Fresno. We are too warm for them and they like cooler day time and cooler night time temps than we can give them in our house. The biggest problem we had is that we bought florist quality plants and they were fertilized almost with each watering. When we cut down on the fertilizer the plants almost went into shock after they finished their blooming period. While they are in bloom they do not have as many problem factors as when they are not in bloom for us here. Read up on Dendrobiums and you should be fine where you are located. Jim
Orchid I.D. Dendrobium Thanks for the help. Since I live fairly close to the beach and have cooler nights and days than Fresno, I may have more success. Although I am a bit concerned since I only brought the plant home a week ago and three of the flowers are dying.
It is not unusual for blooms to die out soon after we bring the plants home. That is why I pick out plants with several unopened buds still to come as the original blooms just do not last long for us. Here is a link to a Dendrobium that I think is very close to what your plant is. http://www.haleahi.com/PriceList/nob_detail.asp?id=n1155 Jim
