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Old 03-29-2009, 05:35 PM
Grandma M Grandma M is offline
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Will you please explain what the lights are over your plants? I could use one like that.

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Old 03-30-2009, 07:29 AM
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I know the feeling, when all of a sudden things click and the roots go wild! Nice job and show us pictures when they finally reward you with blossoms!
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Old 03-30-2009, 08:53 AM
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Nice job, Amanda - Congrats! Looks like you have a lot of activity going on there!
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Old 03-30-2009, 11:44 AM
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WOW! Congrats! So many new roots, growths and keikis.... Amazing I also want some!
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Old 03-30-2009, 05:57 PM
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Thank you everyone for your kind words of encouragement!! That's one of the many reasons I LOVE this forum!!!

Marilyn-The lights are desk lamps I bought at WalMart, they have "daylight" CFL bulbs in them. Pretty easy setup for a newbie like myself.

Ross-I hope I do get blooms out of these chids. I'm not sure how that is going to work out. I'm worried about the type of lights I have. Great for growing, but I keep reading that the bulbs I have don't have a wide enough range of the light spectrum for blooms. Any suggestions? I have 6500k bulbs in both lamps.
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Old 03-30-2009, 09:00 PM
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i think you have unlocked the secret to orchid growing. congratulations 'Amanda''
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Old 03-31-2009, 01:12 AM
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Amanda, your chids look great congrats......

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Old 03-31-2009, 06:44 PM
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Shirley, I mix the SuperThrive per the directions on the package and just put it in my misting bottle. I make sure that the roots don't touch the water in the container. I secure the plant by clipping it to a stick so they don't fall over. I'm so glad that I can contribute something here!! I'm excited that people are interested in the way I help my sickies along.

Thanks everyone!! I'm so excited with the progress I've made in orchid growing!
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Old 03-31-2009, 06:59 PM
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Way to go chic!! You got it 'going on' girl!!
Your chids suuuuure do love their mommy!!!
Smilin' at ya every day with news roots coming your way!!

Oh, and HOW Often are you 'misting' with that Super Thrive mix?

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Old 04-02-2009, 07:27 PM
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Everyday, Jkelee, everyday.

I started looking at the pictures again and noticed I have LOTS of room for MORE ORCHIDS! I better get to shopping!!
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