Berry many spikes (24)on Dend. Berry 'Oda'

[Dorsetman]

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I have changed my culture slightly with these Australian dendrobiums ;' now I grow as wet as possible in the summer, and then - which I think is the secret of the glorious flowering, rest dry and very bright; in fact I keep them with the cattleyas in the winter.

It looks very much like a really strong coloured D. kingianum, which in fact is 50% of the cross - the other half being made up of equal parts of two other Aussie dendrobiums - I forgot which at the moment.
By the way, its in a 5 inch pot, growing in bark and perlite.

I wish I could put it up to the RHS Committee and hope for a CCC ( Cultural Commendation) but the only meeting of the Orchid Committee this month is at Kew , and whilst that is perhaps a mere 100miles from here, I should have to leave home before 5am to get the train in order to get the plant entered by 8.30am ( that is the rule) and the train fare would be £85 . Not very user-friendly, the RHS system, in fact designed for people living in or close to London, and never brought up to date. So I think I shall have to forego the hoped for pleasure.

[Chris in Hamilton]

Your pictures are broken Geoff.

[Dorsetman]

I dont know what has gone wrong. I. Have had several tries, and the links are there.
Maybe Bruce can sort it ?

However, if you click on the attachment link, it. Will open in your browser - at least it does for me .

[Chris in Hamilton]

Strange. Treid the attachment earlier. I'm doing the same with the Aussie Dendrobium. Water and fertilize like mad when they're growing, dry bright winter (when the sun co-operates) rest and a very small pot. Too bad about not being able to get your orchid judged. No younger members in your society who would be willing to drive it up for you?

[ksriramkumar]

Not able to open the attachment. I get "Invalid Attachment specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator

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May be BD can help.

Concur with Chris. 85 pounds seem way to expensive. Going along could be a better option

[Dorsetman]

I have driven there in the past. Problem is, London traffic in the rush hour. I can do the 75 (?) miles to the outer parts in an hour and a half easily, maybe quicker withe motorways, but the last 25 miles can take 2 hours....

[Dorsetman]

I will delete the thread later, and start all over. Just going out to a favourute inn in The New Forest, to celbrate my birthday. 85 today....

[Chris in Hamilton]

I was wondering if it was today. Have a Very Happy Birthday Geoff!

[ksriramkumar]

HBD Geoff. Wishing you a great year ahead. Nothing could be more satisfying than seeing our orchids bloom on this day. Very happy that Den Berry 'Oda' is smiling at its best on your B'day.

[78Terp]

Geoff, Happy Birthday to you!