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01-05-2020, 07:51 PM
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Dendrobium speciosum spike watch...
Den speciosum is finally spiking (5!) I have no idea which subspecies this is...
Hopefully I can keep the snails and caterpillars at bay. Can't wait.
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01-05-2020, 08:50 PM
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I have grown one of these in my entire 45 years...the spikes were 36"-48" long.
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01-05-2020, 10:28 PM
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Looks like a good time is coming!
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01-05-2020, 10:41 PM
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Congrats, Jeff214!!!
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01-05-2020, 10:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff214
Hopefully I can keep the snails and caterpillars at bay. Can't wait.
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Nicely done! It will be a good spring. Maybe add some snail bait to the pot? Or Sluggo Plus (which also has Spinosad, which may help against caterpillars too)
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01-06-2020, 10:46 AM
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Congrats and can't wait to see the display!
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01-06-2020, 11:40 PM
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Thanks, I can't wait for the display either.
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01-19-2020, 04:31 PM
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Spike update... a 6th spike is emerging!
It's getting a little precarious to move this thing around. Perhaps its time to stake these spikes.
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01-19-2020, 04:34 PM
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Quote:
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Spike update... a 6th spike is emerging!
It's getting a little precarious to move this thing around. Perhaps its time to stake these spikes.
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I don't think you'll need to stake them - Den. speciosum spikes have a lot of substance... if they are pointed upward, that's the way they'll stay.
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01-20-2020, 11:48 AM
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If you have problems with snails and slugs, you can wrap copper tape around the pot. That's my plan for the summer. No chemicals to full with and just one application.
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