I moved into a new apartment and found a sad little plant on my balcony. I didn't know what it was or if it was even alive, the stalk is/was brown and dried out, but the leaves are green still. weird. I started a little balcony garden, and decided to add a little fortified potting soil to the top and sides since it seemed to big for the container. i've been keeping i watered, and recently found a potting tag that only says Dendroblum Elma White. also, two new shoots are sproutg up out of the soil. I googled the name, which led me to your site, and have read a few other threads on this kind of orchid, but i still have so many questions. i live in Jacksonville, Fl. it's on my east/southeast facing balcony, getting morning, late morning sun, and afternoon shade. is this appropriate? Also, i have come to realize it was planted in moss, just very very dried out, so should i risk the new shoots and try to remove the potting soil? it seems to have done it some good. i usually water about once a week, with my other plants. is this too much? should I make sure it's completely dry before watering? I know it's alot of questions, but thanks in advance for all your help
