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Noble Dendrobium
Dendrobium nobile
A deciduous orchid with delicate tri-tone blooms along leafless canes.
Bloomswhitepinkpurple
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Water frequently in summer, sparingly in winter
Lighthigh
Bright light with some direct morning sun
Foodhigh
Feed weekly in summer, none in winter
Temp
40-90°F
Humidity
50-70%
Origin
Himalayas
Special care:Cool dry winter rest required for flower spike formation.
About Noble Dendrobium
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Care guide
Potting medium
Tight pot with fine-to-medium bark; many growers mount on cork slabs.
Repotting
Every 2–3 years; they bloom best slightly pot-bound.
Bloom season
Spring after a cool, dry winter rest.
Bloom longevity
3–6 weeks; sprays can be very showy.
Growth habit
Sympodial, with tall cane-like pseudobulbs.
Propagation
Keikis form on old canes; remove with roots and pot up.
Pests & prevention
Aphids on new growth, scale on canes.
Signs of trouble
- ●No blooms → skipped the winter rest (cool + dry Nov–Feb)
- ●Leaf drop on bare canes → normal for deciduous types
- ●Black spots on canes → fungal; improve airflow
Grower's tips
- ★Do not cut leafless canes — they store energy and may bloom again.
- ★Withhold fertilizer Nov–Feb to trigger bloom.
