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Help with identification?

anna_in_michigan

15 years ago

I picked up this lovely Orchid at a sculpture garden today and am wondering if I can get some help with identification? All the tag says is D. Arkasa Pink.

Additionally, my last attempt to care for an Orchid failed miserably and it took an entire year to get the courage to try again, can I get some guidelines as to how to properly care for my beautiful new orchid? Any help is appreciated, thanks!

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arthurm
15 years ago
You have a hardcane/Phal type Dendrobium. Cannot find the name in the Royal Horticultural register of orchid names and the closest match is Den. Mikasa 'Pink'.
No matter, a very nice orchid. You need to find some complete cultivation notes that relate to Northern USA on the net. Put Phal Type Dendrobiums into google to find.
anna_in_michigan
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you for your help, arthurm!
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jane__ny
15 years ago
Take the paper off the pot. This plant likes to stay on the dry side and needs air around its roots. Don't overwater and give it good light.

Follow Arthur's directions and enjoy your beautiful orchid.

Jane

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