Funny, Elaine. Sometime I wish my one-and-only dendrobium WOULD die! That NOID now has 4' tall canes, probably a 8-9 of them, and is 3' wide. It was in bloom for nearly six months last year, from March into August, and is now in bloom again. It is so heavy and takes up so much room! I will be glad when I can finally get it outside and hang it under an oak tree.