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Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-22-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,157
Posted By tokyo
Well it was soft and shriveled about half way up....

Well it was soft and shriveled about half way up. I have since removed it though, as it was completely laying down and getting worse by the day. I figured it would be better for the plant to not be...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-22-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,157
Posted By tokyo
Thanks for the help. I am in New England and...

Thanks for the help.

I am in New England and its winter, so their is very little humidity. But when I bought the orchid the profile said that it didn't need alot of humidity. Maybe that was...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-21-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,157
Posted By tokyo
Was I supposed to use a stake?

I have a Paph. fairrieanum and it recently budded. But before it could bloom the stalk bent over and became soft. Was I supposed to tie it to a stake?

I have browsed through as much beginner...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-31-2010, 09:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Ok, so I probably shouldn't have left this as is...

Ok, so I probably shouldn't have left this as is because soon after posting my last response I realized that the system didn't work. The issue was that the airline tubes were not large enough to...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-29-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
I was told that Paph. fairrieanum needs low...

I was told that Paph. fairrieanum needs low indirect light. Right now its to the side of a SW facing window. It is also not going to be here permanently. Depending on the condition and lighting of...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-28-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Alright, I finished it. Heres a few pics. ...

Alright, I finished it. Heres a few pics.


I used a wicker basket as a background for the plant and to hide the water reservoir.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/4838640382_7534843065_z.jpg
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Forum: Orchids in the Wild 07-27-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,795
Posted By tokyo
Heres what I have found so far on my own. ...

Heres what I have found so far on my own.

Cypripedium irapeanum is native through mexico to honduras

Cypripedium dickinsonianum is native through mexico to guatemala

Phragmipedium...
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 07-27-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,795
Posted By tokyo
hmmm, how would I go about trying to find them? ...

hmmm, how would I go about trying to find them?

Are there any specific species you can list for me?

What are some of the more common panamanian and mexican species?
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 07-27-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,795
Posted By tokyo
bump...

bump...
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 07-20-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,795
Posted By tokyo
Looking for central american orchids

Could someone please help me out?

I am trying to find what species of orchid are native to guatemala and honduras. To be even more specific the Motagua river basin.

Does anyone have any info on...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-19-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,016
Posted By tokyo
When will it first bloom?

I bought a Paph. fairrieanum that has not bloomed yet. When can I expect its first bloom?

Does the plant need to mature before blooming or will it bloom as soon as its environmental needs are met?...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-14-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Ok, well I'm confused now because I am getting...

Ok, well I'm confused now because I am getting two different answers.

MT, you said the air flow in the medium helps prevent mold. Do you think the idea I stated earlier of using a low power air...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-14-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Oh, well flushing once a month isn't a problem at...

Oh, well flushing once a month isn't a problem at all. I had that worked into the plan already. I was worried that it wouldn't be enough.

I just got a bag of LECA today that I ordered online over...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-14-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
I understand that this is not an ideal situation....

I understand that this is not an ideal situation. But making a self sufficient system is part of the challenge.

Also, without a self sufficient system I might as well keep the orchid for myself.
...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-13-2010, 03:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
I understand what your saying, and if the orchid...

I understand what your saying, and if the orchid was for me I would do everything I could to increase my chances for success. But it isn't for me. So I figure it's better to use the automatic...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-12-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
True, but I'm looking for more of a general...

True, but I'm looking for more of a general estimate as these conditions will change throughout the year, month and day.

Will it need to be watered twice a day, every other day, once a week, twice...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-12-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
This is what I have been talking about...

This is what I have been talking about...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-12-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Why couldn't the water be flushed from the...

Why couldn't the water be flushed from the system?

How often does the regular S/H system need to be watered? The whole reason for going the self sufficient route is that weekly waterings aren't an...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-11-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Thanks for all the help. Its some very...

Thanks for all the help. Its some very interesting stuff!

I would love to get into orchids, but I already have a tropical cichlid breeding program going, I don't know if I would have time for...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-11-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Thanks for the input! There is only going to...

Thanks for the input!

There is only going to be one planter. The only reason I am going this route rather than a standard S/H planter is that I want watering to be few and far between. If it was...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-11-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Ok, here's a crude drawing of what I am thinking...

Ok, here's a crude drawing of what I am thinking of doing.

This is if I went the route of using LECA instead of standard potting medium and a wick system.
...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-11-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Didn't I post in the S/H section? Why is it...

Didn't I post in the S/H section? Why is it called semi hydroponics? It sounds like full hydroponics to me, just a simpler version than what alot of people are accustomed to. Maybe if you used...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-10-2010, 03:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Well I ordered the orchid. Its shipping monday...

Well I ordered the orchid. Its shipping monday and should be here on wednesday.

Any suggestions on what sort of sytstem I could setup that would make upkeep minimal?

Would a wick system work to...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-09-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Can Paphiopedilum fairrieanum be mounted...

Can Paphiopedilum fairrieanum be mounted succesfully?

And could a wick system be used to keep the moss moist?

Edit: Nevermind, I'm not mounting it.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-09-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,918
Posted By tokyo
Easy care setup for present

I am considering getting my girlfriend a Paphiopedilum fairrieanum for her birthday. She really likes orchids but is intimidated by them. To give you an idea of how "green" her thumb is, she nearly...
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