Orchid Care OrchidTalk Orchid Forum Links Nursery

Welcome to OrchidTalk Orchid Forums


The Friendliest Orchid Community on the Internet!


  •  » Learn to Repot your Orchids
  •  » Learn Orchid Care Tips and Secrets
  •  » Find the perfect Orchid for your Growing Environment
  •  » Chat with Orchid Growing Professionals

OrchidTalk - "Bringing People Together to Grow Orchids Better!"


Let us help you grow your Orchids better; Join our community today.


YES! I want to register an account for free right now!


Register or Login now to remove this advertisement.

Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: what is a den. nobile type? Which of my dens need a cold winter rest?

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Real Name
    Clara
    My Grow Area
    Windowsill
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Gender
    Female
    Location
    near Philadelphia
    Posts
    91
    Member's Country Flag

    Default what is a den. nobile type? Which of my dens need a cold winter rest?

    This will be my first winter with orchids. I've managed to keep most of them alive -- and many happy, too -- through the summer but I'm a little worried about the winter. I'm trying to figure out which of my dens need a cold winter rest. I keep reading about a nobile type orchid, but I don't know what that means, or how I know if I have one.

    I have Dens
    parishii,
    loddigessii,
    little sweet scent,
    nestor,
    second love,
    woo leng,
    kingianum,
    ise pearl.

    If anyone could
    tell me which of mine need a cold winter rest I'd appreciate it.

    ps. as an aside, my neo. lou sneary just started blooming again less than 3 mos after it finished it's last bloom and smells heavenly, though not strong. I'm still a little amazed I haven't killed all my orchids. Im so obsessed it's hard not to water them every day!

  2. #2
    Real Name
    Ray Barkalow
    My Grow Area
    Porch/Patio.
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Location
    Oak Island NC
    Posts
    2,103

    Default

    Dendrobium nobile is a deciduous species from Asia. It has been hybridized a lot to get all sorts of great coloration, and those hybrids are referred-to as "noble-types".

    I am not a grower of dendrobiums, but I am aware that the D. kingianum (not a nobile-type) needs a rest. However, "rest" is not really defined as "cold" as you suggest. Sure, a cool spell is part of it, but the important aspect is no fertilizer whatsoever.

  3. #3
    Real Name
    Clara
    My Grow Area
    Windowsill
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Gender
    Female
    Location
    near Philadelphia
    Posts
    91
    Member's Country Flag

    Default

    Thank you, Ray! A cool winter rest with no fertilizer is alot easier to provide than a cold one.

Similar Threads

  1. Dendrobium nobile in winter rest, now sprouting bud growth...
    By 78Terp in forum General Orchid Culture
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: December 23rd, 2014, 12:47 PM
  2. Orchid winter rest
    By MCSchrum in forum New Growers: Ask the Senior Members
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: November 3rd, 2014, 05:59 AM
  3. Winter Rest
    By Brutal_Dreamer in forum Orchids Which Require a Winter Rest
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: October 6th, 2012, 04:49 PM
  4. Winter rest?
    By aesir22 in forum New Growers: Ask the Senior Members
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: August 31st, 2009, 10:01 AM
  5. Winter rest or not?
    By ang709 in forum Orchid Ailments / The Compost Pile
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: January 1st, 2007, 04:20 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
OrchidTalk --An Orchid Growers Discussion Forum brought to you by River Valley Orchidworks. A World Community where orchid beginners and experts talk about orchids and share tips on their care, cultivation, and propagation.