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Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-15-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 88,926
Posted By Orchidjim
The way I would recommend is to always soak the...

The way I would recommend is to always soak the pot thoroughly from the top down draining it into the sink after it's finished training put it back where it belongs. You can soak from the bottom up...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-15-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 88,926
Posted By Orchidjim
The way I would recommend is to always soak the...

The way I would recommend is to always soak the pot thoroughly from the top down draining it into the sink after it's finished training put it back where it belongs. You can soak from the bottom up...
Forum: Identification Forum 09-04-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 826
Posted By Orchidjim
Hi calypsoB, Your plant is probably Dpts...

Hi calypsoB,
Your plant is probably Dpts Taisuco Mickey which is Golden Peoker x pulcherrima as memory serves. HTH.
Jim
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-12-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,215
Posted By Orchidjim
C'est tres joli!

C'est tres joli!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-09-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,024
Posted By Orchidjim
It is the correct way-to-spray.

It is the correct way-to-spray.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-07-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,024
Posted By Orchidjim
Subdue Maxx is a GREAT fungicide and $$$, but you...

Subdue Maxx is a GREAT fungicide and $$$, but you use about 5-7 DROPS in a gallon as I recall. So it goes a long way. But, like the other posts it isn't for your problem. When you use it do be...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-07-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,431
Posted By Orchidjim
Hi~ This is a late post to the thread, but the...

Hi~ This is a late post to the thread, but the 1st phal did get the ROT.

Most phals in most homes do NOT do well planted directly in those decorative pots over time. I have sold literally...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-07-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,531
Posted By Orchidjim
The 2nd pic acutally looks like an old wound...

The 2nd pic acutally looks like an old wound where the stake was jabbed through the bottom leaf. If that is the case is has healed and is merely unsightly. Cant see anything wrong in #3. However,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-01-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,417
Posted By Orchidjim
I think that for the fear-mongers the best quote...

I think that for the fear-mongers the best quote is from George Carlin: "Saliva causes cancer, but only if swallowed in small amounts over a long period of time..."

...um..you all just swallowed...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-28-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,082
Posted By Orchidjim
Agreed. The Catt in the back of the plant has...

Agreed. The Catt in the back of the plant has black rot of some sort. It isn't noticed by the untrained eye. The use of a good all-purpose fungicide when applied correctly will take care of the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-28-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,417
Posted By Orchidjim
Hi ! The query was founded about the fungicides....

Hi ! The query was founded about the fungicides. The eveidence is in the back rotted roots in the pics. Which exact pathogen is not evident.

All of the products you and other people are talking...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 06-23-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,102
Posted By Orchidjim
Yes, that is particularly a nice one. I'd grow...

Yes, that is particularly a nice one. I'd grow it up and take it to judging. Deserves a closer look.

If you can get over 100 flowers it could also get a CCM !
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 06-23-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,749
Posted By Orchidjim
Absolutly one of my favorite flowers for June....

Absolutly one of my favorite flowers for June. The aroma is intoxicting. And, Leisurely is right about the flowers and size. I divided mine last year and each division has a 12 flower head on it...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-23-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,417
Posted By Orchidjim
Hi, Firstly, do you know that you need a...

Hi, Firstly, do you know that you need a fungicide ? What is the problem you are trying to solve? There are quite a few fungicides available to orchid people, however, some target different...
Forum: Identification Forum 06-14-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,395
Posted By Orchidjim
Dendrobium, yes. Crumenatum, no. Kip is...

Dendrobium, yes. Crumenatum, no.

Kip is right, only a few hours.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 06-03-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,407
Posted By Orchidjim
Hi -- Just came across this post. Ours is now...

Hi -- Just came across this post. Ours is now blooming with about 50+ flowers on it. We grow it in bright-very high light and it gets watered every few days with the other encyclias. I have never...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 06-03-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,582
Posted By Orchidjim
The 'cordigera' is most probably 'Rioclarense'. ...

The 'cordigera' is most probably 'Rioclarense'. FWIW

Nice incumbens, too., I'd like 20...
Always looking for good Encyclias !
Jim
Forum: Identification Forum 05-14-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,476
Posted By Orchidjim
well,... I would hesitatingly offer that it is G....

well,... I would hesitatingly offer that it is G. elgans or a hybrid of that. There was a large one in the Tampa Orchid Show this weekend exhibited by Krull-Smith orchids and it is somewhat similar....
Forum: Identification Forum 05-10-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,790
Posted By Orchidjim
The short answer is, yes. There are so many...

The short answer is, yes. There are so many variations on the Nursery Rhyme theme that it gets confusing. But I would be comfortable putting that label on it.
Forum: Identification Forum 05-09-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,790
Posted By Orchidjim
Junbug, there is no question. It is Encyclia...

Junbug, there is no question. It is Encyclia rufa the species. All of ours are blooming now. The Nursery Rhyme bloomed last month, but they can certainly overlap. Nice plant. Comes from the...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-04-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,244
Posted By Orchidjim
Hi guys. Sorry, but it is not Encyclia...

Hi guys. Sorry, but it is not Encyclia cordigera. :( But, the Nursery Rhyme is a good bet. It looks like it has Atronecium ( cordigera x phoenecia) as part of the parentage. Enc. Nursery Rhyme...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-05-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,688
Posted By Orchidjim
Hi, I have grown this plant for many years and...

Hi, I have grown this plant for many years and it's mature height is around 2'. I have one currently in a 12" slat basket that has flowered with 15 heads simultaneously. The clone 'Grape Wax'...
Forum: Identification Forum 02-28-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,331
Posted By Orchidjim
I'm also inclined to say Schom. undulata. Mine...

I'm also inclined to say Schom. undulata. Mine is almost in full bloom now with 12+ spikes here in FL.:biggrin:
Forum: Identification Forum 01-20-2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,558
Posted By Orchidjim
var. alba would be correct taxonomically,...

var. alba would be correct taxonomically, although harrisonianum is considered synanamous.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 09-05-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,767
Posted By Orchidjim
Yeah...and I still have BOTH legs!:rofl: Thought...

Yeah...and I still have BOTH legs!:rofl: Thought they were gonna fall off after that much standing in one place. I only have the Encyclia left to go... Jim
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