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Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-14-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,253
Posted By mayres
Do you have windows in your office and if so...

Do you have windows in your office and if so which direction do they face? Ceiling fluorescent lights will NOT provide enough light for your orchids to grow. I also grow orchids in my office, but...
Forum: Hybrids 09-07-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,676
Posted By mayres
Phals can easily successfully be repotted at any...

Phals can easily successfully be repotted at any time - including during full bloom. My suggestion is that you repot any/all phals as soon as you get them into the media of your choice - that you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,310
Posted By mayres
How many healthy roots do you have left? To...

How many healthy roots do you have left? To loose the bottom two leaves in a season is not that abnormal - especially with compromised root systems.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-04-2010, 12:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,760
Posted By mayres
You get achieve 500-1000 foot candles with...

You get achieve 500-1000 foot candles with cheapie fluorescent shop lights "if" you keep your plants very close to the fixtures. To get to the higher numbers noted you will have to investigate...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-28-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,754
Posted By mayres
Wow! Looking forward to seeing what this plant...

Wow! Looking forward to seeing what this plant looks like in a few more months! How much light do you give it? Is this in a greenhouse or what other type of environment? With all the red it looks...
Forum: Species 05-02-2010, 11:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,531
Posted By mayres
Fabulous - thanks for posting pic!

Fabulous - thanks for posting pic!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-28-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,731
Posted By mayres
I've had this issue on a few of my phals as well...

I've had this issue on a few of my phals as well - sprayed them over and over many times with Safer soap just in case mites were involved - as I couldn't ever see/find anything. The few plants still...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-28-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,252
Posted By mayres
How long has it been since you have repotted and...

How long has it been since you have repotted and what is it currently potted in/on? Soaking the entire root mass in warm water prior to depotting will limber the roots so that you can manuever them...
Forum: Hybrids 04-27-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,675
Posted By mayres
For most phal hybrids it is not possible to...

For most phal hybrids it is not possible to determine the name and parents because there are so many that look identical. Do you have a way to contact the person or company/business that you...
Forum: Hybrids 04-27-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,283
Posted By mayres
Besides doing good housekeeping of the roots as...

Besides doing good housekeeping of the roots as suggested when repotting did you soak the bark really well before repotting?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-22-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,549
Posted By mayres
I don't believe the condition of the air roots to...

I don't believe the condition of the air roots to have any bearing on the quantity/quality of your watering regimen. In order for the air roots to flourish I believe they require high humidity and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-22-2010, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,180
Posted By mayres
The plastic pots work great IMHO. Many of them...

The plastic pots work great IMHO. Many of them also come with slits in the bottom and portions of the sides of the containers. You an always make more holes in them with a drill or dremel too if...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-09-2010, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By mayres
There are literally thousands of hybrid phals and...

There are literally thousands of hybrid phals and hundreds of them can appear nearly identical. Unless you get the cross (name) from the vendor it is unlikely you will ever know for certain what the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-09-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,238
Posted By mayres
My opinion on this is different than the previous...

My opinion on this is different than the previous posts. I repot nearly all phals regardless of whether or not they are flowering soon after purchase - it doesn't hurt them a bit, and often times it...
Forum: Identification Forum 12-23-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,707
Posted By mayres
While it is blooming north light will be fine -...

While it is blooming north light will be fine - and certainly no bright direct light is correct. Phals can take early morning sun and late afternoon sun but in general bright indirect light is good....
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-16-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,019
Posted By mayres
That is plenty of distance to work with - I have...

That is plenty of distance to work with - I have my 6 tube T5's fixtures about 16-24" from plants with no issues. The phals being shorter plants are at the extreme range and the taller plants closer.
Forum: Hybrids 11-04-2009, 12:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,146
Posted By mayres
Nice collage of pics - thanks so much for sharing...

Nice collage of pics - thanks so much for sharing them. You are the phal "Queen Bee"! :-)
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-02-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,257
Posted By mayres
Is it the bottom leaf or bottom two leaves? If...

Is it the bottom leaf or bottom two leaves? If so, they go through a normal process of shedding 1-2 leaves per year - sounds like it could be this typical process. If it isn't the bottom leaves we...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 10-27-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,506
Posted By mayres
Excellent! I like this little guy so much that...

Excellent! I like this little guy so much that last year I got a second one! :D The first one I got in 2007 - bloomed, also bloomed in 2008, and now this year - just got THREE spikes! Look what...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-21-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,498
Posted By mayres
Many of us repot phals right after purchase...

Many of us repot phals right after purchase regardless of whether or not they are blooming - in order to use our own media of choice and to check the root system (which more often than not is in need...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 10-08-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,975
Posted By mayres
I also attended the show - but on Sunday...

I also attended the show - but on Sunday afternoon - and I was also surprised how small the show was compared to when I visited 3-4 years ago. Always worth the visit though regardless - and the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-22-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By mayres
It comes down to personal preference as there is...

It comes down to personal preference as there is no right or wrong way to deal with your current spike - if you are looking to get the biggest and largest/most flowers possible on the next blooming...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-22-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 968
Posted By mayres
Yes, you can use artificial lights to simulate...

Yes, you can use artificial lights to simulate the sun's energy for growing big orchids/flowers. A number of factors will go into determining what kind of lights you will need - the type of...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 09-18-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,648
Posted By mayres
Normally I'd say this plant grows "like a weed"...

Normally I'd say this plant grows "like a weed" and you should have no problems....however it does look to be a bit neglected from either lack of water or could be the reverse - roots all rotted due...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-15-2009, 12:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,994
Posted By mayres
I would agree with the previous poster - leave...

I would agree with the previous poster - leave just as you show it here and pot up in the media of your choice - no reason this plant shouldn't do well......
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