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Dendrobium Aggregatum

Discussion in 'Orchid Culture' started by bandraboy, Mar 2, 2020.

  1. Mar 2, 2020 #1
    bandraboy

    bandraboy New Member

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    I live in the Phoenix, AZ area. When should I start watering the above plant after its winter rest? I read that I should wait for bud to form before watering.
    I also was told to start watering before buds form, since the watering will trigger the formation of buds!
    Any feed back will be appreciated.
    Thanks
     
  2. Mar 2, 2020 #2
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    For the winter-rest Dendrobiums I typically stop watering around Thanksgiving and start again around Valentines Day. I vary that a bit depending on the temperatures. This winter was so warm that I watered a few times during the dry period and started regular watering before Valentine's Day.

    Much of the literature says not to water until new growth starts but under my conditions I think that is too late.

    I have 2 D. aggregatum and one has long spikes while the other has just nubs.