[zuri]

Hi,

I have a phal and six little dendrobiums and one unknown (a bigger dendrobium? maybe you guys can help). I started with the phal and then had so much fun trying to learn how to make it happy that I ordered these little guys from e-bay, figuring that trying to raise up my own orchids to flower might be the best way to learn how to care for them.

In any case, I'm not sure how to best care for my dendrobiums. I have them potted in medium bark with a little sphagnum moss on top and have been watering them every 4 or 5 days. Some of the leaves are yellowing. Not sure if this is because they're getting too much light (they're in a corner having a south and east-facing windows but a large juniper bush keeps the direct mid-day sun from hitting them, tho they do get some direct morning and late afternoon light); or because I'm watering too much (though i've checked their roots and they aren't staying wet for long); or maybe just because when they got here some of them were a little unhealthy looking. (I got them from AsiaBill, I've noticed that some of you are familiar with him.)

I'm including a picture. It's not the best picture but my camera's almost out of batteries so it's the best I can do for now.

What are your opinions? Too much light? How much water is appropriate? Do they like to dry out between waterings? And does anyone know what the taller, medium sized plant is in the back?