Den. Pixie Charm

Dendrobium Pixie Charm is a gorgeous, pendulant hybrid offering bright orange, fragrant blooms reminiscent of apricots.

This is a deciduous dendrobium, meaning that its leaves will yellow and drop as it goes into its dormancy phase. Please see this fascinating article by the American Orchid Society for further information:

https://www.aos.org/orchid-care/orchid-care-basics/deciduous-orchids

Dendrobium nobile hybrids are popular for their show of brightly colored flowers along the stems in late winter and early spring.  They are easy to grow if we are aware of their different cultural requirements during blooming and dormancy phases.

When the new growth begins in the spring, these Dendrobiums like to have an increase in water and fertilizer.  Culture during spring and summer should include bright filtered light, increased water, and fertilizer every two weeks. In the fall, cultural needs change drastically.  Bright light and reduced fertilizer will help to initiate flower buds.  Water normally so that the bulbs do not shrivel.  Buds will appear when the night temperatures are cooler and the growths have fully matured. This is usually in mid-winter, with blooms opening in January and February.

Please note as with all deciduous orchid varieties, its leaves will yellow and fall off when buds are forming and blooming.  Eventually, the canes will be bare of leaves when in full bloom.