Obssesive care vs. Negligance

[let_it_grow]

Peroxide is the one i use most frequently cause it fizzes but i use 50/50 water and alcohol with a drop of soap to spray for critters and stuff. The soap helps the mixture coat the leaves so it doesn't bead off

[peeweelovesbooks]

Well,

My philosphy is if that I can't grow it in South Florida without becoming a mechanical engineer/chemist/master botanist--then that orchid isn't for me.

So, having said that, the weather certainly helps, but I find that visiting my plants relaxes me after dealing with the stress of my professional life. I just have to remember that I don't necessarily have to "do or fix something" every time I look at a particular orchid. Like I said before, though, I keep thorough records of things, because prior to that, I caught myself in many "when exactly did I fertilize this?" moments? I also adhere to a strict fertilizing schedule, and the plants have flourished as a result.

Happy orchid growing!!!

[Ray]

Lobsterman, while it may be a bit riskier, if I had a lab, I'd be making a LOT more money!

[cb977]

Originally Posted by let_it_grow

Peroxide is the one i use most frequently cause it fizzes but i use 50/50 water and alcohol with a drop of soap to spray for critters and stuff. The soap helps the mixture coat the leaves so it doesn't bead off

I use hydrogen peroxide if I see signs of rot. If you catch crown rot early enough and throw in a few drops of peroxide, let it sit and then empty it out, you have a chance of saving the chid

[cb977]

Originally Posted by Ray

Lobsterman, while it may be a bit riskier, if I had a lab, I'd be making a LOT more money!

I knew you'd have a good comeback line!

[lobsterman]

Getting back to the spraying of plants with "solutions", can I assume that you want to be especially careful when spraying paphs. so as not to get liquid in the lip??

[cb977]

If enough liquid gets into the crown to accumulate, it's easy enough to use the rolled tip of a paper towel to blot it out

[lobsterman]

YOUR SO SMART SUSANNE!!!
No wonder your the AMBASSADOR!!! Isn't that like one of those SPANISH BULL FIGHTERS or something? You must be very brave and strong as well!

[lobsterman]

Originally Posted by Ray

Lobsterman, while it may be a bit riskier, if I had a lab, I'd be making a LOT more money!

Ray,

Seeing as how I'm currently looking for work, you know, you.....with all that equipment.
me......with all this time on my hands..............

[lily99]

I was closer to 1 until I got pregnant. I developed an aversion to the fragrance of the cattleyas and was always tired. Now that I have a newborn and a toddler, I am definitely more of a 2.