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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-26-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,553
Posted By KTorchid
Mushy phal leaves, is it the end?

Hi guys

I've recently had some issues with my two phals. One has mostly recovered, the other I think might be a goner. There was extensive root rot in this little guy and now all of the leaves are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-20-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,330
Posted By KTorchid
thanks so much for all your help!

thanks so much for all your help!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-20-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,330
Posted By KTorchid
so the flower that had turned completely red is...

so the flower that had turned completely red is dying and shriveling up, does this mean it was pollinated? Or could that just happen randomly too?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-17-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,330
Posted By KTorchid
Cymbid in bloom, radical petal color change, cream to red?!?!?

Hi guys,

I've recently gotten my first cymbidium a few weeks ago and it was and still is in bloom. The petals are greenish-cream colored, but ONE of the flowers that has been open the whole time...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-09-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,072
Posted By KTorchid
I did put cinnamon on it thats what the brown...

I did put cinnamon on it thats what the brown stuff is. Thanks guys!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,072
Posted By KTorchid
here's the picture

here's the picture
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,072
Posted By KTorchid
I don't think they were too too hot, i just put...

I don't think they were too too hot, i just put them over the flame for a second tto sterilize them, and I waited a little bit. :-/ ill send pictures later
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2010, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,072
Posted By KTorchid
Did I cut a leaf off incorrectly?

Hi guys,

I have two phals that recently had some sunburna nd root rot issues. I have repotted them and trimmed off the dead roots and have been keeping them much drier. However, the oldest leaf on...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-06-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,215
Posted By KTorchid
so pretty! glad they bloomed so quick!

so pretty! glad they bloomed so quick!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-04-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,368
Posted By KTorchid
thank you guys so much for all the advice!

thank you guys so much for all the advice!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-02-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,368
Posted By KTorchid
Will they bloom? Phals

Hi guys,

I have three orchid, one cymbid (new) and two phals that I've had for abouut a year. THey were in bloom when I got them and know that other phals bloom around this time. I'm a little...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,062
Posted By KTorchid
Thank you so much for your feedback! Glad to know...

Thank you so much for your feedback! Glad to know that I picked a healthy one!
Forum: Identification Forum 03-29-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 933
Posted By KTorchid
Cream Cymbid, but what species?

Hi guys!

Just got my first cymbidium this weekend, I have only had phals before. Anyone have any idea what it is? there was no ID other than Cymbidium on it
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-29-2010, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,062
Posted By KTorchid
New Cymbid! Looking a little yellow

I just got my first Cymbidium two days ago from a nice nursery on long island in NY. It looks great and still has a few buds left to open up, but I have never had a sympodial orchid before, (have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-29-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,570
Posted By KTorchid
ok, so I went away overnight again, and I'm not...

ok, so I went away overnight again, and I'm not sure if it's just cuz I was away from them for a little while, but my chids look worse. I think that the largest oldest bottom leave is now not only...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,576
Posted By KTorchid
how long does it take for potting media to degrade?

So, if I am using bark chips, how long would those be good for from the time i potted it to the time i needed to repot? Just a rough estimate, months? a year? I have currently been using miracle grow...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-23-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,079
Posted By KTorchid
blooming?

Ok, so I have a question about the cycles that orchids bloom on. I know that depending on the type of orchid, it will bloom for different amounts of times and in different seasons, and that some...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-23-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,696
Posted By KTorchid
Do you guys know of a good place to buy...

Do you guys know of a good place to buy cymbidiums? I've been having a hard time finding a place online that sells them and actually shows a picture of what they look like.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-20-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,696
Posted By KTorchid
I'm in Central PA near harrisburg. Im...

I'm in Central PA near harrisburg. Im disappointed i cant go to longwood gardens for the orchid show! I heard about it a few weeks ago but I have to go to NY that weekend :-(. I DID go to the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-19-2010, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,338
Posted By KTorchid
OrchidWeb.com: Orchid Learning Center - MOMET?...

OrchidWeb.com: Orchid Learning Center - MOMET? Orchid Moisture Meter Video (http://www.orchidweb.com/mometvid.aspx)

here ya go!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-19-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,338
Posted By KTorchid
I've never used this method, but i know that...

I've never used this method, but i know that there is an orchid watering meter that is on the market (never used but I know its out there) called the Momet meter. You stick it in the media and it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-19-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,696
Posted By KTorchid
Do you guys think it makes a difference...

Do you guys think it makes a difference geographically where i order plants from? I live on the east coast (Pennsylvania) and I'm not sure if I ordered one from Hawaii if the long trip would be more...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-18-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,570
Posted By KTorchid
Just noticed something on my plant, it is subtle...

Just noticed something on my plant, it is subtle and not that big of an area, but there is some purple tinted shading on the newest leaf that was not there previously. I'm assuming this is sunburn....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-18-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,696
Posted By KTorchid
Some of you guys mentioned Orchid Web, and that...

Some of you guys mentioned Orchid Web, and that is actually the place where I ordered mine online and had the problem with it. They were really nice, when I contacted them about the damage they did...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-18-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,696
Posted By KTorchid
thanks so much for all your feedback guys! I'll...

thanks so much for all your feedback guys! I'll make sure to look into those vendors. Glad to know that online buying can be fine, they have so many more choices!
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