Dendrobium Eima White pics and questions

[bearded orchid]

Hey everyone! My latest addition to the orchid bench: Dendrobium Emma White. I picked her up from a new shipment at Lowes. I couldn't say no since she looked so healthy and had an ID. So my question concerns culture for this lovely monster. I believe she's a Phal type so what does that entail. Dens are new to me, so what are your experiences and tips. I'm located in Indiana... So I'm assuming moderate temperate (when it feels like it, haha)

Plant shot


Size comparison


Blooms


Thanks for all your input

[BGGraham1]

Holy Moly!! That IS a beast, and very pretty, too! I'm sure someone will come along with some advice for you...in the meantime, there are some culture sheets for Dens on this forum and on the AOS website. (Sorry, I forgot to grab the links)

[1joyceh]

now that is a BIG beautiful girl.....thanks for sharing

[plantloverlisa]

Love the clean white.

[dounoharm]

emma white is one of my fav dens....it is a phal type, and likes to dry out some between waterings....i grow mine in cattleya light or stronger.......thats a nice looking plant! good catch!

[NiNiDazzle]

I really like the white flowers. And it's huge!

[willowbanks]

Bearded Orchid, firstly you might like to change the label to read Emma White.

You have a very nice intermediate shape hard cane Dendrobium, the breeding is between Spatulata and Phalaenanthe sections with in Dendrobium.

This type of Den. thrives in very bright light with warm to hot temperatures, well that is the optimum requirements, I grow mine here in SEQ with cold nights in winter but I am lucky that I have warm days so the plants heat up during the day and this compensates for the heat loss at night.

Watering might be tricky for you living in Indiana with your winter coming on, this type do not have a winter rest because of the Spatulata (antelopes) in it's breeding. I grow out doors year round and water my intermediates once or twice per week during winter depending on the weather, all I can say to you is that they still like a drink during winter but they also don't like being cold and wet. Your going to have to balance your watering against how long and how much moisture your media retains.

Bill

[bearded orchid]

Originally Posted by willowbanks

Bearded Orchid, firstly you might like to change the label to read Emma White.

You have a very nice intermediate shape hard cane Dendrobium, the breeding is between Spatulata and Phalaenanthe sections with in Dendrobium.

This type of Den. thrives in very bright light with warm to hot temperatures, well that is the optimum requirements, I grow mine here in SEQ with cold nights in winter but I am lucky that I have warm days so the plants heat up during the day and this compensates for the heat loss at night.

Watering might be tricky for you living in Indiana with your winter coming on, this type do not have a winter rest because of the Spatulata (antelopes) in it's breeding. I grow out doors year round and water my intermediates once or twice per week during winter depending on the weather, all I can say to you is that they still like a drink during winter but they also don't like being cold and wet. Your going to have to balance your watering against how long and how much moisture your media retains.

Bill

Thank you, Bill!
Yeah, the tag was a little weathered so I couldn't tell what it was. I really appreciate the advice. I plan on bringing my orchids in for the winter. The mix I have drains pretty well and dries in about three days right now so winter will be adjusted accordingly.

[syndywindy]

A very pretty den! While I don't have this particular den, I do have a couple phal type dens and I live in Illinois so our conditions are probably pretty similar. I give mine plenty of light, and water when almost completely dry. I fertilize during active growth in summer every 3 waterings and then in winter reduce that to once every 4-5 waterings.

[Danelady]

Very nice find!! I also have an Emma White. I got mine from Lowe's last year. I got it for $2 is it was out of bloom at the time. It currently has a spike, so I am anxiously waiting to see what it's going to look like!!
BTW, I am originaly from Indiana myself and have a lot of family up there! I miss the blue skies and the corn, but not the cold!!

[koshki]

Holy moly! What are you going to do with that when you bring it indoors??

[bearded orchid]

Originally Posted by koshki

Holy moly! What are you going to do with that when you bring it indoors??

Oh, I don't know, I thought about hanging a hammock between its canes and taking a nap in the afternoons

[orchids4me]

Its gorgeous!!! But... How did you get that monster home ???

[bearded orchid]

Originally Posted by orchids4me

Its gorgeous!!! But... How did you get that monster home ???

Very carefully. I sat it on the front passenger floorboard and wedged it between the center console, a gallon jug of water, and some clay pots I bought with it. Then, I pretty much drove like a grandpa all the way home

[pikkumyy]

ooh i love this, everyone is starting to take whole plant photo's more woopy

[syndywindy]

Originally Posted by bearded orchid

Oh, I don't know, I thought about hanging a hammock between its canes and taking a nap in the afternoons

The 2 that I have are quite large like yours. Hmmm.... a hammock between them, could work.