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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-17-2018, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,979
Posted By Paerata
Thank you for your prompt and helpful reply

Thank you for your prompt and helpful reply
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-17-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,979
Posted By Paerata
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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,979
Posted By Paerata
Phalaenopsis 'Mould"

My phalaenopsis has developed small white accretions on the leaves. This can be along the length of the leaves and also where the leaves leave the stem. Tight webs of random shape. What are they and...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 07-28-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,686
Posted By Paerata
Welcome Jordan. I'm a Kiwi but a bit far from...

Welcome Jordan. I'm a Kiwi but a bit far from home these days. In fact I was born at 3 Mill St in Hamilton which is no longer a residential address. But I'll be back to see Wales play Samoa in RWC...
Forum: Hybrids 05-23-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By Paerata
I should add that all except one of the phalas is...

I should add that all except one of the phalas is in a bark medium. The other orchid is in a moss medium and I only water and fertilise it once every 24 to 30 days. I bought it at the Cambrdige,...
Forum: Hybrids 05-23-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By Paerata
My sixpence worth. I fertilise every 7 to 10 days...

My sixpence worth. I fertilise every 7 to 10 days quite weakly. I sit the phalas for 3 or 4 minutes in the sink full of water so the roots are immersed. For those whose roots protrude above the water...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By Paerata
Phaius Growing Medium

Last November I purchased a Phaius from an orchid wholesaler who once a month allowed the public to come to visit and purchase. The Phaius is in a small 7 cm (3 inch)container being encouraged by the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-08-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,991
Posted By Paerata
As a beginner, any orchid I can get to flower.

As a beginner, any orchid I can get to flower.
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 10-17-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,878
Posted By Paerata
Spike Appearing

Is it a prerequisite to have the spike appearing before a cymbidium is taken inside in order to have it flower or does it not matter since the spike may develop indoors? If it is the former, that the...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 10-16-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,878
Posted By Paerata
Cymbidium's Inside?

I can see I erred to some degree by initially posting this on the Beginners Board. The posts I've read here suggest my concerns duplicated below are reasonable for success?
In my quest to have my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-14-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 890
Posted By Paerata
Cymbidiums Inside?

In my quest to have my Cymbidiums flower this year and following advice from the group is it time to bring the two of them indoors? I'm interested to know what the pattern might be with those of you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-19-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,612
Posted By Paerata
Dendrobium Phala Growing Conditions Compatible?

I have been enjoying success growing some phalas on a wicker stand in an east facing glass screen door window. I have the opportunity to buy a dendrobium. Are the care and requirement conditions such...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-04-2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,131
Posted By Paerata
Time to Trim the Phalaenopsis?

The short- is it time to cut the stem of the phalaenopsis?

The long- at the beginning of the year after our white phala finished blooming, I trimmed the stem above a node which by April lead to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,281
Posted By Paerata
I'm a novice too and had my phala rebloom when...

I'm a novice too and had my phala rebloom when after its first flowering the stem stayed alive. I consulted the OB and web sites where the consensus seemed to suggest that reblooming had associated...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,245
Posted By Paerata
Cymbidiums Outside Watering

In Niagara Falls Ontario I've placed outside my 2 cymbidiums.
How much do I take into account rainfall when deciding on the water regime?
Do I need to adjust the fertilising routine. I follow the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,106
Posted By Paerata
Phalaenopsis Roots

I have a Phalaenopsis standing in a pot which is in another pot. The orchid pot sits on a brick to raise it above the water that drains through after being watered. Some of the roots have grown over...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-11-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By Paerata
Phalas to trim or not?

I have 2 phalaenopsis. Both flowered in the fall. With one the stem died off and now new leaf growth is developing. With the other the stem stayed green and I cut it at a node. New growth is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-01-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,707
Posted By Paerata
Cymbidiums and Phalas

My earlier post about this matter was sent on a busy day and got little response. New Year's Day may see more leisure time available.

I have 2 Phalas on a wicker stand next to 2 cymbs in an east...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-22-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By Paerata
Cymbidium Flowering

A second novice question. This is about getting cymbidiums to flower in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I have had no success. I left them outside until the end of October where they grew well- perhaps...
Forum: Hybrids 12-21-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,077
Posted By Paerata
Thank you all for your suggestions

Thank you all for your suggestions
Forum: Hybrids 12-21-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,077
Posted By Paerata
Moss or Bark

I'm a novice who went to our local orchid show where I was told that the moss soil for a phalaenopsis I have was a bit of a weakness in that the retention of water it allows can be dangerous for the...
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