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Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-11-2006, 10:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,672
Posted By Sandra Billeter
When we use bark mix for potting, we soak it for...

When we use bark mix for potting, we soak it for an hour or two before using it. I think the the dried bark would be harder and sharper and probably cause more damage to the roots during potting when...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-11-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,346
Posted By Sandra Billeter
All of our Dens seem to lose some leaves over the...

All of our Dens seem to lose some leaves over the winter. The deciduous ones lose all of them so I wouldn't worry too much about losing some leaves. In the spring, new growths should come and/or new...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-11-2006, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,647
Posted By Sandra Billeter
For our vandaceous and mounted plants we use a...

For our vandaceous and mounted plants we use a fine spray watering can for both watering and fertilizing in the winter in our GH. We have about 10 so it doesn't take too long to do those. In the...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 11-11-2006, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,380
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Brassia Fritz Bodecker 'Newberry'

This is a re-bloomer for us. The flowers are 11 inches on the long dimension.

Sandra in South Carolina
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 11-01-2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,786
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Here's a pic of our Den. Penang Baby. If this...

Here's a pic of our Den. Penang Baby. If this isn't the same one you've got, it's a close relative. Your pic is better, but the colors look the same to me.

Sandra in South Carolina
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-11-2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,876
Posted By Sandra Billeter
We didn't use any rocks so we had water that was...

We didn't use any rocks so we had water that was 1 or or 1 1/4 inch deep. The plastic grid was on top of the tray and level and was strong enough to support the plants we put on it. I don't think...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-11-2006, 01:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,720
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Every reference we've seen and talking to...

Every reference we've seen and talking to commercial growers too says to water in the AM so the plants and roots have a chance to dry out before the cooler night time temps. In the summer, we don't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-07-2006, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,389
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Caroline, in the summer we water the vandaceous...

Caroline, in the summer we water the vandaceous with a garden hose and the nozzle set on "shower" for a soft spray. We hit the roots primarily but some does splash onto the leaves. We use a watering...
Forum: Hybrids 10-05-2006, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,190
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Haven't you figured out yet that we are all...

Haven't you figured out yet that we are all addicted???

Sandra in South Carolina
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-05-2006, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,612
Posted By Sandra Billeter
We use a 50% rubbing alcohol spray as a general...

We use a 50% rubbing alcohol spray as a general insecticide for scale, mealybugs, etc. It doesn't harm the plants or blooms but it seems to work well as an immediate solution. You also need to use a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-05-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,389
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Tikva, we have 7 vandaceous plants and 2 are...

Tikva, we have 7 vandaceous plants and 2 are blooming now. Two others are spiking. All of them are in baskets or mounted on cork bark except one. None of the baskets have ANY medium in them. The...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-05-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,276
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Ian, you just posted that you give your plants...

Ian, you just posted that you give your plants supplemental light as well as regular daylight. Early on, when we grew indoors, we used grow lights on a timer. We set them to go off at 10 PM so we...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-28-2006, 11:35 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 46,684
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Just outside Myrtle Beach. Sandra in South...

Just outside Myrtle Beach.

Sandra in South Carolina
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-28-2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,276
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Both look like Dens to me too. We've occasionally...

Both look like Dens to me too. We've occasionally seen a mis-shapen leaf at the growth tip of some Dens but the plants do fine. I would think this is probably a hold over effect from their previous...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-28-2006, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,876
Posted By Sandra Billeter
When we grew indoors (before GH) we used humidity...

When we grew indoors (before GH) we used humidity trays that we made. We felt any additional humidity was good. We sought out plastic trays about 1 1/2 inches deep that fit the shelves of our baker's...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 09-22-2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,793
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Really unusual! Thanks for sharing. Sandra...

Really unusual! Thanks for sharing.

Sandra in South Carolina
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 09-21-2006, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,504
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Never seen the 'Tricolor'. Does it have the same...

Never seen the 'Tricolor'. Does it have the same fragrance, Susanne?

Sandra in South Carolina
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-21-2006, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,526
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Den potting

Cherlon, many Dens like to be root bound and do better that way. Most of our Dens have put out lots of aerial roots and they are very healthy. We have even started using expanded clay balls as the...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 09-16-2006, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,999
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Nice! Does it have any aroma? Sandra in...

Nice! Does it have any aroma?

Sandra in South Carolina
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-16-2006, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,512
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Really unusual, Sue. We really like our...

Really unusual, Sue. We really like our aclandiae! Thanks for sharing.

Sandra in South Carolina
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-16-2006, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,375
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Bl

Yep, Bl is Brassolaelia. We like almost every type of orchid we see so we've got about 180. We haven't figured out how to limit ourselves yet!

Sandra in South Carolina
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-12-2006, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,375
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Bl Morning Glory 'Remar'

This is a dependable re-bloomer for us and the blooms are about 5 inches across. There is no fragrance.

Sandra in South Carolina
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-20-2006, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,214
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Dens do very well for us and here is what we do....

Dens do very well for us and here is what we do. Cheryl gave you some really good advice. If you pot them, use the smallest pot you can get them into. We have some mounted and they do well. We also...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-10-2006, 12:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,250
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Susanne, my husband made us lots of humidity...

Susanne, my husband made us lots of humidity trays (all plastic) before we got our GH. For the top he used the "egg crate' light diffuser panels you use in ceiling lights. It comes 2 x 4 feet panels...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-09-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,202
Posted By Sandra Billeter
Susanne, the only Den we don't fertilize year...

Susanne, the only Den we don't fertilize year round is our Nobile. They require a cool down/dry out period in the fall in order to stimulate Spring blooming. The rest get the usual care at the usual...
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