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Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-12-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,978
Posted By Ferrick
Vanilla planifolia

I have 2 Vanillas here. One was bought in April 2010, the other December 2009. They are both thriving, but now only about 2.5 feet in length. How much longer/larger does it need to get to flower? ...
Forum: Propagation 05-28-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,100
Posted By Ferrick
Lights Used in Orchid Culture

Hi there. I'm preparing to flask my own phalaenopsis seeds soon, orchid media is on its way.

I worked in an organic chemistry laboratory for almost 5 years, so I'm definitely familiar with GLP -...
Forum: Propagation 05-14-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,438
Posted By Ferrick
Phalenopsis Seed Pods

I've read that it may cause too much stress for an orchid to pollinate an entire bloom stalk of blooms, but this phalenopsis seems to be doing okay. I should have about 2 more months of maturation...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-14-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,017
Posted By Ferrick
Structure Identification of Laelia Furfuracea

Hi. My Laelia furfuracea all the sudden decided to start growing something. I'm not sure if this is a new pseudobulb, or if it is a new bloom stalk. I'm hoping the latter -- it hasn't bloomed...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-24-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,817
Posted By Ferrick
Phalenopsis Seed Pod Formation

Hi. I successfully pollinated my first bloom stalk - watched a video on youtube someone here provided a link for.

So far, petals faded ( I trimmed them off) and ovaries have started to swell and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-04-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 795
Posted By Ferrick
Phalenopsis in Spike

I have a hand me down phalenopsis (came from my step-dad's mom) - she was an orchid enthusist in her day.

Finally got this guy to bloom. I just don't know what color it will be, because it hasn't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-04-2010, 07:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,215
Posted By Ferrick
Superthrive is like a prenatalvitamin for plants....

Superthrive is like a prenatalvitamin for plants. It prevents shock when transplanting most plants. Not a fertilizer.

Not sure what it does for orchids, but I've used it on potted herbs and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-30-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,800
Posted By Ferrick
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/ASG157/IMG_...

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/ASG157/IMG_1082.jpg

Yeah. Not so pretty right now, but it seems to be functional. The cloudiness is from that hormone stuff.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-29-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,800
Posted By Ferrick
This is the way I did cuttings, and they have...

This is the way I did cuttings, and they have signs of new growth.

1. Dip cutting into RootTone. (root stimulating hormone) - have no idea if orchids respond well to this hormone, but I've done...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-27-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,800
Posted By Ferrick
Hmmmm. Thanks for the cutting suggestion. This...

Hmmmm. Thanks for the cutting suggestion. This vanilla ended up in ICU w/ intravenous fluids. I separated it into 4 cuttings. It's finally showing some new growth - amazing this poor thing is...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 01-07-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,034
Posted By Ferrick
Andy's Orchids - Orchid Species - Orchids -...

Andy's Orchids - Orchid Species - Orchids - Species Specialist - Orchids on a stick (http://www.andysorchids.com)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/ASG157/IMG_1009.jpg
^ Laelia furfuracea My...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-07-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,800
Posted By Ferrick
Thanks. I knew this hobby was tricky, but good...

Thanks. I knew this hobby was tricky, but good Lord! I thought I knew what I was doing with plants.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-06-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,800
Posted By Ferrick
Does anyone have experience with this...

Does anyone have experience with this overwatering/rot and then new growth? Only a few leaves are in bad shape, and I think maybe new leaves will sprout. Not sure. The fleshy vine and other leaves...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-05-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,800
Posted By Ferrick
Thank you. :) No more misting. Misting + cold...

Thank you. :) No more misting. Misting + cold weather = not happy vanilla.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-05-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,800
Posted By Ferrick
Brown dots on Vanilla planifolia

Hi. I'm new to orchids as a hobby. As a culinary artiste, I have had Vanilla planifolia on a subconscious wish list for a long time.

I have a tendency to overfuss with plants, and I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-05-2010, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By Ferrick
Pollination(?)

Hi. I just bought two orchids, and I was curious about pollination. Orchid flowers and structures seem to really vary with species.

I think I just removed the beginning of a seed pod of a...
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