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Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-25-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,147
Posted By jeffg
There is a local grower here in Western NC who...

There is a local grower here in Western NC who uses something that looks similar to AV mix - it's called Promix. It's all he grows in - paphs and phrags. He manages to have some of the best plants...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 03-17-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,495
Posted By jeffg
I just got a Ren Tom Thumb and your plant is one...

I just got a Ren Tom Thumb and your plant is one of the parents:
"This primary hybrid between Ren. monachica and Ren. imschootiana"

Very cool arching flowers!
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 03-11-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,670
Posted By jeffg
Pix as requested. The 2 on the left are...

Pix as requested.

The 2 on the left are newly mounted - the 2 on the right were the same size mounted June last year (2010). See what I mean?
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 03-11-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,108
Posted By jeffg
One of my local "dealers" has cautioned me about...

One of my local "dealers" has cautioned me about the flavum or alba forms saying they were "harder to grow". Yet, I am always wanting to but the yellow besseae because of it's surreal beauty.

Have...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-11-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,012
Posted By jeffg
Ummm, I'm sort of embarrassed to admit this, but...

Ummm, I'm sort of embarrassed to admit this, but I went from around 5 "hanging out with the other house plants" Phals just 2 short years ago to the last entry in the log book being 283.

My actual...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 03-11-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,670
Posted By jeffg
I have about 10 Tol's. Last summer, I decided to...

I have about 10 Tol's. Last summer, I decided to take them out of their 1" - 1/12" pots and mount them on cork (some on bark) with a little sphag. I then hung them close to a pretty strong light...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-22-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,816
Posted By jeffg
Ray, sorry for your loss. We so enjoyed...

Ray, sorry for your loss.

We so enjoyed your talk at Western NC OS. Your wisdom and enthusiasm were much appreciated.
Forum: Orchid Lounge 02-09-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,160
Posted By jeffg
Interesting thread idea. I guess, like others, I...

Interesting thread idea. I guess, like others, I have learned what I can / can not grow by killing plants. This, more than anything, has shaped my collection.

Especially true with some Onc. -...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 02-01-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,594
Posted By jeffg
Thanks for the pix, Hadley's booth is always a...

Thanks for the pix, Hadley's booth is always a trip. Too bad attendance wasnt that hearty.

I have the same Phrag - Fritz Schomburg (kovachii x besseae var. flavum), and when she bloomed my wife...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-22-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,709
Posted By jeffg
You know, HP Norton has been developing "blue"...

You know, HP Norton has been developing "blue" Phals - the violacea - for some time now. So you can have blue without the gimmicks. I have a few and cant take my eyes off them when they are in bloom!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-17-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,891
Posted By jeffg
You're welcome. But the real thanks goes to the...

You're welcome. But the real thanks goes to the late great Sydney.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-17-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,891
Posted By jeffg
Here's a list and link I found once while...

Here's a list and link I found once while searching the net:

Compiled by Sydney H. Yearron
Member of the Victoria Orchid Society
Victoria, B.C. Canada

Long and Frequently Blooming Orchids...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-26-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,518
Posted By jeffg
Thanks for the input so far. I, too, would...

Thanks for the input so far.

I, too, would have concerns and really like the idea of well-defined responsibilities. I guess I view orchid enthusiasts as a rather homogeneous group, in that we all...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-20-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,518
Posted By jeffg
Greenhouse Sharing - Anyone Tried It?

As my collection and interest has expanded, I keep bumping up on the thoughts of a greenhouse. But I have heard such horrific stories about folks losing everything in power outages (they didn't have...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 11-17-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,434
Posted By jeffg
Hi, I am equally as lost as you, and while...

Hi,

I am equally as lost as you, and while I've had Paph re-blooms, cant explain how I did it. That said, I will pass on what Ive heard from some folks who have been at this much longer than me.
...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 11-01-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,718
Posted By jeffg
Nice plant you have there! I, too, am slowly...

Nice plant you have there!

I, too, am slowly being pulled into the Phrag (and Paph) devotee direction. That plant looks like one I got recently Phrag Lemoinierianum 'Glen Eyrie' (calurum x...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-19-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,895
Posted By jeffg
In the last 2 weeks I have upped the ante beyond...

In the last 2 weeks I have upped the ante beyond what I thought I would ever spend.

The first plant was an HP Norton Fritz Schomberg (kovachii x besseae) 2 growths and in spike for $100. Then,...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-06-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,368
Posted By jeffg
no going back

I'm convinced that orchids are intelligent. Too intelligent.!

Perhaps they have summons us into their world-wide propagation strategy, using us to multiply and expand.

I went from a manageable...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-22-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,913
Posted By jeffg
I've had the same experience with buds blasting....

I've had the same experience with buds blasting. They wait a "round", and then go again. I have also noticed on 2 of my more mature plants that they threw a third inflorescence! At any given time,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-15-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,944
Posted By jeffg
Question for those growing under lights

Hi All,

Been a while since I could connect with OB - work.

Do those of you who grow with lights change the timers to correspond with the change of season? How do you adjust? e.g. do you follow...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-20-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
Posted By jeffg
Sad you cant tell us who they are, being NOID's....

Sad you cant tell us who they are, being NOID's. I love the Phals with scents as they are usually subtle.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-20-2010, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,315
Posted By jeffg
Wow, thanks for that photo - cool to see them in...

Wow, thanks for that photo - cool to see them in nature doing their thing.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-20-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,140
Posted By jeffg
Nice job. Re-blooming does wonders for the orchid...

Nice job. Re-blooming does wonders for the orchid esteem psyche, huh?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-20-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Posted By jeffg
My downfall is the monthly OS meeting. The...

My downfall is the monthly OS meeting. The speakers always bring plants and usually nice ones. Plus, you avoid shipping charges and whatever sitting in a box for 3 days does to the plants.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-20-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,337
Posted By jeffg
Not sure with Catts, cause I only have a few, but...

Not sure with Catts, cause I only have a few, but I know it does matter with Paphs Phrags and Masd's. I did an experiment to not only check the pH of the water, but also in the pot after watering. I...
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