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Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-19-2008, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By mother_earth
They look pretty good to me just the way they...

They look pretty good to me just the way they are. Does the medium that they are in look broken down? If it does then by all means repot. Remember orchids don't like to be over potted, they like...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,158
Posted By mother_earth
I just wanted to add that I have all my phals in...

I just wanted to add that I have all my phals in spag but I mix in some of the aliflor balls. I also use glazed orchid pots with lots of holes in the sides. I water about once a week. Brenda
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-03-2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,961
Posted By mother_earth
It is natural for a Phal to grow toward the side....

It is natural for a Phal to grow toward the side. Mine all do it. It's how they grow in the wild. As long as the middle leaf is firm I'd say you don't have a problem. Brenda
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-02-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,452
Posted By mother_earth
I would think they would be fine for five days. I...

I would think they would be fine for five days. I bring mine inside and put them in front of a window while I'm away and they're always fine. I wouldn't leave them any longer then a week.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-23-2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,851
Posted By mother_earth
You can just pull the papery coating off with...

You can just pull the papery coating off with your fingers.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-23-2007, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,851
Posted By mother_earth
I give the bulb a couple of twists and it comes...

I give the bulb a couple of twists and it comes away from the rest of the plant. You can dust the wound with a little cinnamon. Remove the papery stuff as it's a good place for insects to hide.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-23-2007, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,851
Posted By mother_earth
I twist them a few times and they come right off....

I twist them a few times and they come right off. Dust a little cinnamon on the wound. These plants are tuff. Brenda
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-21-2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,460
Posted By mother_earth
I plant my catts in the leca with a little...

I plant my catts in the leca with a little spagnum moss mixed in. They really like it because it is quick drying. I use it mixed with a lot of spagnum and a little leca for my phals. I have one phal...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-08-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,148
Posted By mother_earth
I think it's pretty normal for them especially...

I think it's pretty normal for them especially the older canes to turn yellow and drop some leaves,especially with the change in it's enviroment. The new canes will bring new blooms. My phal type...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-08-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,156
Posted By mother_earth
Smile Orchid Pots on sale:

I got some nice orchid pots at Home Depot for $1:00, they were regularly $4:59. It might be worth a look if you have one near you. Brenda
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 05-25-2007, 11:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,817
Posted By mother_earth
Thanks Damian, I keep the house at 71 degrees in...

Thanks Damian, I keep the house at 71 degrees in winter. I put it on the window sill because I thought it might be to warm. I'll try moving it outside. Thanks for your reply. Brenda
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 05-23-2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,817
Posted By mother_earth
It's in a west window now, it's been in a east...

It's in a west window now, it's been in a east window before. Guess I'll put it out on the front porch and try that. Thanks for the replys
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 05-22-2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,817
Posted By mother_earth
Cool Bulbophyllum Daisy Chain/How to Grow?

I have had Bulbo Daisy Chain since 6/02 and it still hasn't bloomed. It continues to grow and look healthy. Does anyone have advice on blooming this orchid. Brenda
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-09-2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,932
Posted By mother_earth
I would cut off the spike close to the plant,...

I would cut off the spike close to the plant, make sure you fertilize with a good orchid fertilizer, don't over water and wait. Let the plant get used to it's new home and it will repay you with a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-09-2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,383
Posted By mother_earth
Cut off the bad roots, get some fine seedling...

Cut off the bad roots, get some fine seedling bark, soak it for a day or two, mix in a little spagnum moss, plant and stake the plant until the roots take hold. I like to use the glazed decorative...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-09-2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,383
Posted By mother_earth
I would cut off the dead roots, pot it up in some...

I would cut off the dead roots, pot it up in some fine bark that has been soaked for a day or so and add a little spagnum moss, then stake the plant and it should do fine. I have done this with quite...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-09-2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,700
Posted By mother_earth
You have to keep checking every day for these...

You have to keep checking every day for these little "Buggers". They love to hide in between the leaves at the base of the plant. You think you got them all and the next day their back. It's an on...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-09-2007, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,437
Posted By mother_earth
I have been putting mine out on the E. facing...

I have been putting mine out on the E. facing covered front porch for years. I set the catt's on the railing to get the most sun, the den's like sun to. I set the oncidiums and other thin leaf ones...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,479
Posted By mother_earth
Hi Helen, All I know is MSU fertilizer was...

Hi Helen, All I know is MSU fertilizer was developed at Michigan State University. I use it and am very happy with it. Your supposed to use one half tsp. to a gal of water and use it every week. I...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-14-2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,321
Posted By mother_earth
Thanks for the FAQ Marty. This is exactly what I...

Thanks for the FAQ Marty. This is exactly what I needed. Brenda
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-11-2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,321
Posted By mother_earth
Thanks you guys, I had my Grandaughter show me...

Thanks you guys, I had my Grandaughter show me how to do it. I'm one of those people who need to be see how to do it. Thanks for all your help. Brenda
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-08-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,321
Posted By mother_earth
I'll fool around with it after the holliday....

I'll fool around with it after the holliday. Thanks for all your help. Brenda
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-06-2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,321
Posted By mother_earth
Guess I was wanting someone to tell me step by...

Guess I was wanting someone to tell me step by step what to do. My pictures are in a album on my photo site. Brenda
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-06-2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,321
Posted By mother_earth
Posting Pictures

Can anyone tell me how to post a photo to this site?
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-20-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,971
Posted By mother_earth
Hey Gin, What's the culture on this one, I just...

Hey Gin, What's the culture on this one, I just bought one for a friend. Your's is pretty cool. Brenda
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