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Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 03-22-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,302
Posted By Tadpole
I lost the other one because of some sort of...

I lost the other one because of some sort of infection. I really didn't know how important air circulation was for this plant. Even though it's wicking water constantly... never dries out, the air...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-22-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By Tadpole
They are actually a few inches from the light......

They are actually a few inches from the light... I was losing a lot of leaves so I treated them with peroxide and placed them at different levels to the light. This one seems to be the most...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2015, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,198
Posted By Tadpole
I cover the hole with a bit of plastic wrap. It...

I cover the hole with a bit of plastic wrap. It keeps the humidity very high. From my understanding, the humidity has to be high or the flower wont take.
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 03-21-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,302
Posted By Tadpole
Trisetella hoeijeri

After many series of treatments with peroxide at 3% it looks like my Trisetella heoijeri is finally starting to sprout new growth. I lost my first plant... this is my second one which I purchased...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By Tadpole
Masdevallia nidifica

My mini-Masdevallia nidifica is starting to leaf out... it needed more light than I thought.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-20-2015, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,198
Posted By Tadpole
Yes... it is tiny. I actually use my camera zoom...

Yes... it is tiny. I actually use my camera zoom to check it out. I do need to get a good magnifying glass.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-20-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,198
Posted By Tadpole
Lepanthes telipogoniflora

Ok, this is technically not a beginner orchid but I have been finding it super easy to grow. Leave it in the bowl, keep it wet/moist and keep the light medium to low... love it! I don't fuss with it...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 03-20-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 974
Posted By Tadpole
Lepanthes telipogoniflora

I'm so excited to see my Lepanthes telipogoniflora doing well... It has new leaves and flowers popping like crazy! I just keep it in a glass bowl in my livingroom.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 12-24-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,984
Posted By Tadpole
Well, if you keep your terrarium around 15-20C...

Well, if you keep your terrarium around 15-20C (not sure what it is in F) the you can grow a ton of orchids. I find Andy's orchids and Seattle orchids always indicate temperature variations on their...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 12-24-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,305
Posted By Tadpole
There are quite a few orchids that will like the...

There are quite a few orchids that will like the hot temps and humidity... you will probably have to source those out. I find Bulbophyllum do well with heat and humidity. If you can find a way to...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 12-17-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,382
Posted By Tadpole
Simply beautiful!

Simply beautiful!
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 11-14-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By Tadpole
Thank you very much Rangiku and Bud. I see them...

Thank you very much Rangiku and Bud. I see them all the time when I'm in Japan so I figured I would try it out. They have some really cool varieties over there. I suppose as long as I don't overwater...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 11-14-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By Tadpole
My First Neofinetia

Well, I just purchased my first Neofinetia. Yasuri Takaguma. I love Japanese minis... I hope this one survives.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 10-31-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By Tadpole
Getting comfortable:

Well, some of my new bulbophyllums, and laelia are starting to sprout new roots and new growth. They seem happy in their environment... The terrarium has only been in operation for a few months now....
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 10-31-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,503
Posted By Tadpole
That is too cool! It looks beautiful...

That is too cool! It looks beautiful...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-20-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,374
Posted By Tadpole
A new addition to my terrarium!

Not all terrarium plants have to be orchids... I just added a small Nepenthes rafflesiana to my collection. I just thought it was rather fitting...something different that will, hopefully, keep any...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-20-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,166
Posted By Tadpole
I have two fans in my 18"x18"x24" terrarium. I...

I have two fans in my 18"x18"x24" terrarium. I just rewired some cheap computer fans... it's actually very easy to do! Yes, you do need some ventilation.

As for watering, I spray and I have a mini...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-15-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,364
Posted By Tadpole
It wasn't cheap... but did cost less than I...

It wasn't cheap... but did cost less than I expected. Prices for you in the USA are a bit cheaper too. The Exo-terra was my first choice because the doors make it so easy to work in it. I also had a...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-15-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,364
Posted By Tadpole
Thanks everybody! I think I might invest in...

Thanks everybody! I think I might invest in another small fan and that should do the trick. I do have a small humidifier that is timed to go off for 30 minutes in the morning and late evening. I'll...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-15-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,364
Posted By Tadpole
My new terrarium!

I'm very excited about trying out this new venture. I've invested a bit of time "and some money" in turning this amphibian vivarium into an orchid terrarium. I've lived in Central America and I...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 09-15-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,410
Posted By Tadpole
Bulbophyllum macraei in spike

My Bulb. macraei has a little flower spike on it. This is my first time growing Bulbophyllums and I want to do it right... I know that one learns by making mistakes but I would like to see this...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-14-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,394
Posted By Tadpole
If your paph has niveum in it, it should be...

If your paph has niveum in it, it should be rather small and cute. Remember they love lime and hate acidic potting mix...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 09-13-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,715
Posted By Tadpole
OMG... such delicate colours...

OMG... such delicate colours...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 09-13-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,585
Posted By Tadpole
That is really cool!

That is really cool!
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