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Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-23-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,821
Posted By temperance
Gorgeous! The Maxillaria fractiflexa is *insane*...

Gorgeous! The Maxillaria fractiflexa is *insane* and I want that C. Sapphire 'Highjack.'

I recently purchased AQ+ and I've noticed that a large percentage of recent awards have gone to paphs and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-18-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,498
Posted By temperance
Thank You! That's great to hear. I tend to...

Thank You! That's great to hear.
I tend to over-worry . . .
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-18-2009, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,498
Posted By temperance
Is this a virus?

Hi Everyone!
I made a beginners' mistake a few months ago and bought a plant that wasn't entirely healthy. It's a Sharry Baby I purchased on impulse at a local nursery. It had aphids (which I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-06-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,242
Posted By temperance
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I think you...

I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
I think you should buy a couple of new orchids to honor its memory and to get through the grieving ;)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-04-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,313
Posted By temperance
Crazy crazy crazy!! And I mean that in the best...

Crazy crazy crazy!! And I mean that in the best possible way. Thanks so much for sharing, Wick. :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-04-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,242
Posted By temperance
Good luck W'rocks -- it looks like you have many...

Good luck W'rocks -- it looks like you have many healthy and hopeful roots.

Ron, reading -- "I repotted my first plant in potting soil" -- was very comforting for me because I did the exact same...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-04-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,289
Posted By temperance
Gorgeous flowers. Nice work. :) My Brlla did...

Gorgeous flowers. Nice work. :)
My Brlla did the same thing. I think the lack of symmetry is kind of refreshing.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-28-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,084
Posted By temperance
many thanks Ray Do It Yourself = more money...

many thanks Ray
Do It Yourself = more money saved = more money for baby orchids

Did anyone play that video game Tetris in the late '80's early '90's? Sometime I feel like I'm having a Tetris...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-27-2009, 10:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,084
Posted By temperance
Oh, but maybe we're overlooking the psychological...

Oh, but maybe we're overlooking the psychological benefit of humidity trays for the plants. Even if it raises the humidity by only .04%, they know I'm looking out for them.

Seriously, one benefit...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-27-2009, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By temperance
I second Bellini Girl's advice. Have your loved...

I second Bellini Girl's advice. Have your loved ones buy you pots as gifts, and treat yourself to some new babies!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 11-25-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,024
Posted By temperance
Thanks Renée! I've read a lot of the advice...

Thanks Renée! I've read a lot of the advice you've given others on the Board. It's been extremely useful and much appreciated.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-25-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,084
Posted By temperance
Thank you! This has been very helpful. I...

Thank you! This has been very helpful. I especially like the advice to buy more. :)

Where I live, the air is extremely dry during the winter. My wife and I usually run two humidifiers during...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 11-25-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,024
Posted By temperance
Smile Catts in Kansas

Hello from Kansas! My story is rather generic: I bought an orchid at the grocery store about six months ago and now I have about 30 and am completely obsessed.

Yesterday I went to Birds...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-25-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,084
Posted By temperance
Smile Humidity Tray Evaporation Question

This has a high potential of sounding like an extremely dumb question, so prepare yourselves.

I bought this really nice humidity tray yesterday (at Birds Botanicals in KC, MO). The pots go on top...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-24-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,540
Posted By temperance
Very informative thread -- thanks guys. ...

Very informative thread -- thanks guys.

Bingo -- Do catt hybrids need less light than catt species plants?

I'm growing catt hybrids in a W-facing window using two 42W CFLs about 6" from the...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 11-22-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,332
Posted By temperance
That's a very familiar-sounding story, Eric. I...

That's a very familiar-sounding story, Eric. I killed my first two orchids (phals) from overwatering and hasty repotting. good luck -- keep us posted . . .
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-21-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,099
Posted By temperance
Hi Phearamedusa -- Thanks so much for your reply....

Hi Phearamedusa -- Thanks so much for your reply. I suspected that I was probably worrying needlessly -- but it's easy for me to do! Would love to see your photos.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-21-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,099
Posted By temperance
Root going into the humidity tray

Hi! I'm new to the Board. I bought an orchid from the grocery store last May and now I have over 30 and am completely obsessed.

A few months ago I bought a 10-pack of Cattleya hybrid seedlings...
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