"The most interesting/ useful/ etc. thing I've found out is..."

[cb977]

Originally Posted by RJSquirrel

most useful thing Im learning here and please bear with me in this phase, Im learning how to get along with people. I live alone, work alone, eat alone, bath alone and spend too much time alone. I just dont know how to be when I get around people anywhere.
Somewhere lost in all that alone,I lost all my social skills and manners too.








The most useful tool for me other than all the obvious is I'm learning how to be a more friendly individual bec of all the nice people at the OB forum.


thank you

[peeweelovesbooks]

Originally Posted by Minda

What do you use vodka for (aside from the obvious)?

Hmmm...I add 3cc of vodka per gallon in my fertilizer. No joke. Step back and watch the roots grow!!


RJ: you are not alone!!


Re: the topic at hand. I dunno. Hmmm.. I suppose I've learned lots of valuable things.

BUT, I think the most valuable thing I've learned is this: this is place full of good people and great friends, some whom I will never meet, but with whom I share a passion that is not understood by many. I know people will "get it" when I'm upset about a broken spike or a lost or sick plant. Sometimes life gets crazy, and then I show up to chat, and I start talking about this or that plant, or commiserating about life in general, and then I forget why I was upset--and then I say, it's not so bad after all. And that, my friends, is priceless.

[silken]

Originally Posted by Andrew

It's not specifically about orchids but thought this thread was great: Focus stacking achieve good DOF.html

When I go to the link it says its broken and I would be interested in photo stacking. I did try one German software for it, but can't remember the name.

[silken]

I meant to add that cinnamon was very helpful. Also just read about the vodka. Is that 3cc to a gallon of water? I also read in a post that coconut water helps stimulate growth and I am sure it is responsible for 7 new growths on an almost dead cattleya. They are still very small but green and alive! I found that amazing!

Glad you are part of the community RJSquirrel!!

[Jennyfleur]

Originally Posted by Pilot

Bottom heat... its not just for humans ) It also happens to spur healthy root growth in a newly potted plant, especially those in s/h.

Bottom heat has saved many of my plants, specifically a rootless violacea hybrid that is now thriving with loads of new roots.

'Bottom heat' - I'm assuming this is providing heat from below?? Sounds interesting but how do you do it? (e.g. heat mat, lighting, radiator?!? )

The reason I ask is my current rescue project phal (one not so careful owner now one sympathetic owner!) is practically rootless and, with winter comming up here, I'm worried the little pot it's in won't dry out quick enough.

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by Jennyfleur

'Bottom heat' - I'm assuming this is providing heat from below?? Sounds interesting but how do you do it? (e.g. heat mat, lighting, radiator?!? )

The reason I ask is my current rescue project phal (one not so careful owner now one sympathetic owner!) is practically rootless and, with winter comming up here, I'm worried the little pot it's in won't dry out quick enough.

Yes, you heat from below using a heating mat-- specifically a seed germination mat. Mine are made by hydrofarm. It is advertised to raise the temp 10-20 above the ambient room temp. Works like a charm-- especially for warm-growing plants.

[Jennyfleur]

Thanks, I thought it'd be a mat, but you never know on here

(also just seen how I spelt 'coming' with two 'm's, I really am due for a winter rest!)

[Swamper]

Things I've learned
1.LECA for anything else I have that's not a vanda
2.Formula 409 cleaner and alcohol...409 really? yup
3. A LOT of people love phals...really? yup
4. I've been fortunate to meet lots of nice people in my life but never so many in one place...political views asside
5. Sometimes you just gotta bite your tounge.

[Eyebabe]

Wow...I have so been beaten to the punch!
s/h
cinnamon
seedling mats
yep yep all that stuff!

BUT the MOST important thing I think I have learned on OB is from Maria: Buying orchids is a guiltless act!




...and @ RJ /hug

[cb977]

Originally Posted by Swamper

2.Formula 409 cleaner and alcohol...409 really? yup
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Told ya!