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Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 04-17-2015, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By terrestrial_man
I would recommend Lycaste deppei. It seemed to...

I would recommend Lycaste deppei. It seemed to grow the best for me. But the culture for them is generally the same, most like it cool, a few warmer at night. Just know the needs of each. Here is a...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 05-20-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,487
Posted By terrestrial_man
Sources of C. californicum

Here is a link to a grower who grows the seedlings from Sprangle Creek Labs:
Cypripedium Species Offered (http://www.ladyslipperfarm.com/CypripediumSpeciesOffered.html)
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 03-25-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,487
Posted By terrestrial_man
Cypripedium californicum-potting up video

Threw up this video on my utube channel.

Cypripedium californicum 2013 Potting Up - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVQZpDLLPqY)
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 08-21-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,502
Posted By terrestrial_man
Growing cyps from seedlings in pots

I began growing Cyp. californicum seedlings I got from Spangle Creek Labs in May, 2010. What I used was a home blend of:
Potted up 5 seedlings into plastic fern pots that were bottom-filled
with...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 05-08-2012, 03:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,892
Posted By terrestrial_man
Growing Cyp. californicum

I got some seedlings of C. californicum from Spangle Creek a couple of years ago and put up some pages (6) on what I have done so far. Maybe the info will be of some use. Whatever. You need to grow...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 05-08-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,025
Posted By terrestrial_man
Check this link this should help Who Can Grow...

Check this link this should help
Who Can Grow Cyps (http://www.spanglecreeklabs.com/who&how.html)
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-02-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,523
Posted By terrestrial_man
Here is a link to one site that sells them at a...

Here is a link to one site that sells them at a decent price but I have no knowledge on the reliability of the retailer. Tropical Plant Products. Treefern Slabs...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-02-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,523
Posted By terrestrial_man
Like your initial try but would like to throw out...

Like your initial try but would like to throw out a couple of ideas, maybe for use in another try?
1. stand the aquarium up on one of its ends.
2. use a slab of tree fern and mount your orchids...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 04-02-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,245
Posted By terrestrial_man
Very nice. How are you growing it?

Very nice. How are you growing it?
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-02-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,692
Posted By terrestrial_man
How are your plants doing?

How are your plants doing?
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 02-12-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,730
Posted By terrestrial_man
Photoperiodism may not be that much of an issue...

Photoperiodism may not be that much of an issue with plants that occur near the equator as much as temperature ranges and periods of drought are. Days would tend to be longer there and so nights...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 02-12-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,730
Posted By terrestrial_man
have no idea. will find out in a few months.

have no idea. will find out in a few months.
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 02-10-2011, 01:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,730
Posted By terrestrial_man
How I grow Lycastes

When I worked for Paul Gripp years ago I discovered Lycastes. These plants clicked for me more so than most of the other genera. From what I learned from growing them at SBOE, I have kept to the rule...
Forum: Propagation 08-20-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,022
Posted By terrestrial_man
To me it sounds like a lost cause. Rot has...

To me it sounds like a lost cause. Rot has probably penetrated to all parts of the plant.
If, when, you try again do not use sphagnum moss as it is just too wet for the orchid. On top of the thick...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 03-19-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,291
Posted By terrestrial_man
WOW! Don't recall saying anything about FREEZING...

WOW! Don't recall saying anything about FREEZING the vernalized plants! Be sure to get a freezer chest that has a temperature control dial and you may want to set the system up on a timer.
Hmm....
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 03-19-2010, 12:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,291
Posted By terrestrial_man
Grow bags: Grow Bags | Greenhouse Megastore...

Grow bags:
Grow Bags | Greenhouse Megastore (http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/Grow-Bags/productinfo/CN-HGB/)
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 03-18-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,291
Posted By terrestrial_man
I can relate to this. One reason I quit growing...

I can relate to this. One reason I quit growing native cyps is because of the drag of using up refrig space. But here are a couple of ideas to pass around:
1. Don't use pots to grow your plants in,...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 11-12-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,131
Posted By terrestrial_man
While light may be seen as a stimulus to...

While light may be seen as a stimulus to increased flowering where the flower bud primordia have been retarded in breaking out due to low light levels, it is temperature fluctuations and the length...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 11-12-2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,332
Posted By terrestrial_man
I use the following formula for phrags 1 part...

I use the following formula for phrags
1 part pumice
1 part commercial acid mix
1 part aspen fiber (used for pet rodents)
1 part peat moss
Worked great but has a short life span about 2...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-14-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,990
Posted By terrestrial_man
I would unpot the plant and check at the base of...

I would unpot the plant and check at the base of the most recent pseudobulb to see if you can spot any small growing tips nested flat against the base of the bulb. There should be at least one but...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 01-21-2009, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,467
Posted By terrestrial_man
- Stenosarcos is very easy! I have mine in a...

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Stenosarcos is very easy! I have mine in a net pot with a bark mix that probably dries out every day though I water it every day too. After three weeks I would expect flowering to begin but your...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 04-06-2008, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,395
Posted By terrestrial_man
Here is a list of online suppliers-I did this...

Here is a list of online suppliers-I did this last year so not too sure if all still carry the species.
SPIRANTHES ODORATA<br>
Generally as Spiranthes cernua odorata<p>

Big Dipper Farm - Grown...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 11-29-2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,058
Posted By terrestrial_man
Hey thanks for the info! Hope to be ordering...

Hey thanks for the info!
Hope to be ordering sometime next year-gotta save!!!

Hi Sue!
Doing well-busy busy but manage a bit more extra time here and there-dropped by the Chat a few times....
Forum: Vendor Feedback 11-29-2007, 04:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,058
Posted By terrestrial_man
Orchids Web-Orchids Limited ??

this looks like a great dealer to buy from but
I have no info on this firm in MN.
Here is a link::
Browse Our Orchid Catalog - Thousands of Beautiful Orchids...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 05-31-2007, 03:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,867
Posted By terrestrial_man
An official BLUE MOON tonight!!

Just had to drop by and post on this auspicious day!:banana:
Hope all are well! :nod: I have left an image in my gallery of
a Cattleya luteola that flowered for me (first time I have grown it-it...
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