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Old 01-22-2008, 03:08 AM
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Afternoon from tomorrow,
Hope you all don’t think I just got the information and ran away, I have read the list everyday and have been trying to apply some of the information to the Orchids.
This morning was flower morning, I fertilized and cleaned around every plant I have, just got my little home made bench sat down and went to work. Things look nice.
I mixed 3 gallons of water with ¾ scoop of Peters Hi-Nitro 30-10-10, Peters Blossom Booster 9-45-16 and Neo-Tec Dithane M-45 fungicide. (Scoop came with Peter’s stuff). I put it in a small pressure sprayer got a little spade and a wooden paint stirrer to lift the flowers so I could get under them with out bleeding.
I worked my way around the yard cleaning and spraying then went outside by the street where I have 30 little rose bushes along the street clean and sprayed them, sweep up the mess and was done in about four hours including the breaks for water and getting up to fill the spray bottle. I inspired the flowers with nice jazz music to the amazement of my wife’s family.
I took my time and sprayed the top and bottom of very leaf then sprayed the stem so it could run down to the roots. Then I pour the remaining fertilizer around the roses.
The Orchids looked great, I hope the fungicide clears up the little black spots on two of the older Orchids. Two of the older Orchids didn’t look so great so I re-potted them this weekend. I put them in coconut husk with full drainage. I had packed them in dirt not knowing any better. (That’s why I joined the list)

If you want to see some real nice Philippine flowers check this link.
Philippine islands' beautiful tropical flowers

We have been having a nice soaking rain the last two days, sure nice and save me money on watering. I think the rainwater does great for the flowers.
I guess this post has got to long so I’ll go back to lurking for a while.

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Old 01-22-2008, 09:49 AM
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Burr - You can make a post as long as you like
Thank you for that link - not only did I enjoy the orchids .. but I love seeing all the other flora, especially the hibiscus

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Old 01-22-2008, 10:12 AM
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Wow! you have been busy, busy!
I am sure your orchids and other plants will thank you for the extra time and care you give them! I know mine always do
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Old 01-22-2008, 04:38 PM
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Thanks you all,
Yes I enjoy my time with the flowers and I'm proud of what I'm doing.
After never missing a day to work or being late in 38 years I have all the time in the world to mess with them so things had better look good.
I stay busy every minute of the day doing nothing, I don't see how I ever had time to work!!!!
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Old 01-22-2008, 05:05 PM
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Burr, where are you from Tarlac City? I went to visit my brother (who was stationed at "Big Sam" antenna site and his wife. His wife and her family owned/ownes a bar there.
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Old 01-22-2008, 05:10 PM
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Guiguinto, Bulacan

Just north of Manila about 40 miles.
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Old 01-22-2008, 05:25 PM
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Guiguinto, Bulacan

Just north of Manila about 40 miles.
I don't recognize the name, but 40 miles is not that far. I am sure I was close to where you are now. Nice area. I loved the landscaping and the climate is great!
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