Thank you. I do these things for my channel when I think something may be of interest to others. I'm glad you're following my weird and occasionally wonderful journey. Cheers
Big Dendrobium speciosums of named varieties can be quite expensive. I'd recommend going to every garage sale in your area that lists 'plants' and you may get lucky to find a neglected speciosum in need of TLC. Local garden clubs and orchid societies can also offer suggestions and often have an annual sale. I now have over 60 Den speciosums from deflasked seedlings to my BIG ones. None are HUGE.(wine barrel size), but I enjoy them all. Good luck. Cheers
Good evening. Dendrobium speciosums don't mind a bit squeeze, but when the pot is so tight that you can't squeeze it or it's climbing out of it's pot means it's time... and After Flowering. Good luck. Cheers
@@trishbronk... I only use a minimum of preferably one sheet thick only to hold the orchid mix until it settles. I've seen people use plastic fly screen or pieces of shade cloth, but I don't like that technique as orchid roots will often grow into it which complicates repotting later. Punching small holes in the sheet of newspaper will speed up drainage and the breakdown of the paper. I haven't experienced any problems with this ... yet. Cheers
Larger Dendrobium speciosums are best sourced through your local orchid society and occasionally from an orchid nursery. They're not the kind that you'll find in a hardware plant section or retail garden centre. My largest ones have all come from a commercial orchid grower who was reducing his stock of plants due to failing health. Ask around, be patient and know what you want. Like a favoured pet, dedicated growers want their plants that they've had for Many years to go to a good home 🏡. Good luck and happy growing.
