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Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-29-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,629
Posted By Paddle_grl
If it were me, I'd take it out of it's potting...

If it were me, I'd take it out of it's potting medium and rinse the heck out of it. Mites hate water. Orchids are great in the fact that they can be out of soil so it makes it really easy to wash...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-21-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,249
Posted By Paddle_grl
I do 16 hours a day, but I am only using...

I do 16 hours a day, but I am only using florescent. (and not super strong) so I make up for slightly low light by time. They seem healthy and happy (even my succulents survive the winter).
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 07-09-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,434
Posted By Paddle_grl
Yeah, it's in the window with my Phal's. I don't...

Yeah, it's in the window with my Phal's. I don't know. Maybe they are short bloomers? I couldn't seem to find any info on how long they normally stay in bloom. Eh, it looks like it's drying out. I...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 07-08-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,434
Posted By Paddle_grl
Paphiopedilum Magic Lantern after bloom care?

Hi,
I recently acquired a near bloom size Magic lantern. It bloomed, but for only 2 1/2 weeks. (I'm guessing they normally bloom longer?) We've had some hot/cooler/hot weather. Anyways, now that the...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-05-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,070
Posted By Paddle_grl
Yes, it had just opened. That was the day it...

Yes, it had just opened. That was the day it opened. We had to go on vacation last week, so I missed a week of it. Booo! I looked at it today and I think it might be fading out already. Extra bummer!...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-05-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,070
Posted By Paddle_grl
Paphiopedilum Magic Lantern

Thanks to my hubby for the best graduation present ever!! It finally bloomed. I love it!!!
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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-11-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,925
Posted By Paddle_grl
Well, if you check out my windowsill garden post,...

Well, if you check out my windowsill garden post, you'll see most of them. They are on a hanging shelf I made in my East facing window. Some hang out in my lighted curio cabinet in the winter. The...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-11-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,925
Posted By Paddle_grl
I have 13 phal's and they all bloom at different...

I have 13 phal's and they all bloom at different times. Some are summer bloomers, some fall, some winter, and a spring. I have one that's been in bloom since last fall. And a paph that's about to...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 06-04-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,807
Posted By Paddle_grl
I'm the exception. I re pot with out concern for...

I'm the exception. I re pot with out concern for roots, etc. I have never had a problem with transitioning a Phal to semi hydro. I will say, all grow well, but some are just crazy about growing in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,339
Posted By Paddle_grl
I rarely stake my phal's spikes. They do just...

I rarely stake my phal's spikes. They do just fine on their own. You do need to be careful when moving them around to water.
Forum: Hybrids 05-28-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,225
Posted By Paddle_grl
Love the orange!

Love the orange!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-23-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By Paddle_grl
Definitely!!! I can't wait!

Definitely!!! I can't wait!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-23-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By Paddle_grl
First named orchid!!!

So after a few years of messing around with untagged Phal's, I finally bought a "for realz" orchid! My husband brought me to Porter's green house to celebrate my graduation from nursing school....
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 05-10-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,567
Posted By Paddle_grl
I have had more luck with smaller containers as...

I have had more luck with smaller containers as of lately. I've actually re potted most of my phal's to plastic colorful drinking glasses. I find my little clay balls don't pack in so tightly and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-03-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 51,078
Posted By Paddle_grl
The one by me's department head actually cares...

The one by me's department head actually cares about orchids. On of the other worker actually told me that she's the only one allowed to water them!! Which is why I think my half dead ones have been...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-01-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 51,078
Posted By Paddle_grl
I love the half dead rack!! They should get some...

I love the half dead rack!! They should get some recognition as being the only store around that marks them down rather than dumping them and getting a vendor credit. They have some awesome half dead...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-20-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,398
Posted By Paddle_grl
I've never had leaves like that "plump up" They...

I've never had leaves like that "plump up" They usually hang around long enough for the new leaves to form and take over. The old ones just turn yellow and fall off. The orchid's will be fine.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,993
Posted By Paddle_grl
I think it looks pretty the way it is! I have no...

I think it looks pretty the way it is! I have no advice for "pruning" as I usually let them brown out or re bloom.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,124
Posted By Paddle_grl
You could just change over to semi hydro....you...

You could just change over to semi hydro....you are already pretty much there.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-13-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,486
Posted By Paddle_grl
Just leave it be. Water it when it needs it....

Just leave it be. Water it when it needs it. Sometimes doing less is more.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-13-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,513
Posted By Paddle_grl
Hmmmm....that's interesting, I have 8 phal's that...

Hmmmm....that's interesting, I have 8 phal's that are in s/h. I live in Michigan and mine are all in a window. No heat mat, nothing other than some fertilizer. Only have a problem in summer if we...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-11-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,513
Posted By Paddle_grl
I've always just re-potted mine as soon as I got...

I've always just re-potted mine as soon as I got them...I guess I'm impatient. It's just easier. I have found, however, if you do it while they are not actively growing (or sickly rescues) sometimes...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-03-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,548
Posted By Paddle_grl
Always good to save them! I have a Phal that's at...

Always good to save them! I have a Phal that's at least 10 years old now. It get's better and better!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-27-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 939
Posted By Paddle_grl
I don't know....I've had several Phal's that took...

I don't know....I've had several Phal's that took an almost 3 year nap. I rescued them not in bloom and it took 2 1/2 years to bloom. (they now bloom twice a year) My Grandma's Phal (which I've...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 03-22-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,444
Posted By Paddle_grl
As a fellow kitchen window gardner, I can totally...

As a fellow kitchen window gardner, I can totally relate. I love looking at mine on my shelf.

As for the cats....we who have cats also have that problem. That's why mine are in my grow curio...
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