[Trisha27]

Hi all!

About a 2 months ago I bought a Dendrobium Cleopatra from a local orchid show.

Since purchasing, i'm a little worried about my plant. The leaves are becoming yellow and dying off one by one (I read in one of the threads that Den Phal's should not be losing their leaves). Also, 1 of the leafless canes,although still firm to touch, have patches where the colour appears to be dark brownish. I am worried that this orchid is not getting enough light? Or that something else is wrong? The flowers appear to be fine.

I live in Pretoria, South Africa. My city is a summer rainfall region, with cold and dry winters. During winter, the sensitive orchids are moved indoors, as nightime temps can drop to 3 degrees Celcius. I do not have a hothouse.

At this stage, the Den Cleopatra is standing by a window, which receives full sun till about 12:00. And I was wondering whether it would make a difference placing the orchid outside during the day, in a spot which receives sun for longer, on a tray with pebbles and water, to aid humidity? As I also read that a Den Phal's leaves should be very green (and mine obviously aren't).

I will try post a photo tomorrow.

Am I worrying for nothing?

Thank you! :-)