Our Dendrobium Nobile Bridal Red 'Lady Luck' Orchids are now past bloom and enjoying their summer growth. Each plant is a different height but range from 6 to 8 inches tall. Dendrobium Nobiles are beloved for the profusion of sweet-scented, long-lasting flowers that appear from fall through spring. The 2" to 3" flowers typically last 6 to 8 weeks. After the flowers have finished, you can trim the stems off close to the canes. After several years, some of the older growths may become woody, shriveled and yellowed. As long as you have three or more healthy canes and at least one with a full set of leaves, you can cut the old unsightly growths off at the base. We do not recommend cutting all the leafless canes, as they store energy and contribute to the front new growth's development. Canes often produce more flowers with each subsequent year. Light and Shade Nobile Dendrobium should be grown outdoors in the summer from June through August in bright shade. Be careful not to exposure these orchids to direct sunlight, as the leaves will sunburn. In the fall and winter, these orchids should be brought indoors before the first frost and grown in a south window to receive as much light as possible during the cooler seasons. Watering There is a direct relationship between light, temperature and water when culturing Nobile Dendrobium. In the spring and summer months, the plants are actively growing, the sunlight is strong and there is ample air movement. During this period, water when the mix approaches dryness but is still lightly damp to the touch. By mid to late November, the newest growths will have matured and a small nubby area will be present at the terminal end of the cane. From this point until spring, water only enough to keep the canes from shriveling. This could be every couple weeks. Do not resume normal watering until you see flower buds appear on the sides of the canes.