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Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 11-01-2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,370
Posted By rba
Actually what I'm using for the two I have potted...

Actually what I'm using for the two I have potted is made for Phalaenopsis. My thought was that as a medium grade wood chip that it would allow more air to the roots since the humidity is so high.
...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 10-31-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,370
Posted By rba
Well, I went ahead and repotted two of them this...

Well, I went ahead and repotted two of them this morning after reading your response. I'll probably wait a month before I repot the rest. Just to play it safe. I'll be sure to update this thread in a...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 10-30-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,370
Posted By rba
sphagnum vs no sphagnum

Hi all,

I've been pondering this for a week without a conclusion. I'm able to keep the humidity in my little enclosure up near 100% constantly with plenty of air flow. For some reason it seems...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 10-15-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By rba
Thanks..

Thanks..
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 10-14-2010, 12:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By rba
Masdevallia posadae

Not the best pics in the world but they'll do:biggrin:

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/meow_18/phpiSx4axPM.jpg

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/meow_18/phpcWMqjGPM.jpg
...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 10-09-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,542
Posted By rba
Hope everyone enjoys the pics the 1st is self...

Hope everyone enjoys the pics the 1st is self explanatory the 2nd is a M. sernae

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/meow_18/phpQgtwzIAM.jpg...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 10-09-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,542
Posted By rba
I just kept my elegance in slightly dirty water...

I just kept my elegance in slightly dirty water with a couple of yellow tailed damsels. Ofcoarse the elegance would catch one for dinner sometimes. I couldn't deal with sps that was way out of my...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 10-08-2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,542
Posted By rba
Well, I like to say that I kinda over reacted...

Well, I like to say that I kinda over reacted abit sorry everyone. But after a couple of days of my last post. I chatted with a friend of mine. That's also a orchid nut. I showed him the pics of what...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 09-13-2010, 01:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,542
Posted By rba
I appreciate the bump. Although I really can't...

I appreciate the bump. Although I really can't see the point anymore I mean all 3 Masdevallia's have lost a few leaves just by touching them. And they look like crap. The root don't look all that...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 09-12-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,542
Posted By rba
yellow leaves with black spots

When this condition is present in Masdevallia's what is usually the general problem? Excessive heat to much water or to much light? Reason being both the floribunda and sernae are showing this but...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 09-09-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,509
Posted By rba
One last question ok maybe two

Does J&L send out any kind of conformation that let's you know if your order has been mailed/shipped? And also do they have a certain shipping day?
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-24-2010, 02:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
Posted By rba
help,Brotherly Monkey Thanks for the...

help,Brotherly Monkey

Thanks for the suggestions and link. Both idea's got the old wheels turning in my noodle. I think I may have a long shot idea to rig a fan up. I'll update when I get it...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-23-2010, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
Posted By rba
It's a glass top. although it does have a 1 1/2"...

It's a glass top. although it does have a 1 1/2" plastic strip on the back of the lid. For aquarist to put filters and such.

Aqueon Products Hinged Glass Tops...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-23-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
Posted By rba
http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/meow_18/ph...

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/meow_18/phpl23AB1PM.jpg

This is pretty much it. Ignore the dust on the blinds. This is the last room in the house to get a make over. :)
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-23-2010, 01:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
Posted By rba
humidity issue maybe?

I'm sure this has been beaten to death but

I'm thinking about redoing my enclosure for my 3 Masdevallia's. The enclosure as it stands right now is a 40 gal breeder with a lid with a tek 36" 4 bulb...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 08-16-2010, 02:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,509
Posted By rba
To everyone that provided feed back for this...

To everyone that provided feed back for this vendor. Thanks it'll go along in my decision.


PaphMadMan and Ron.

That some very useful information both of you provided aside from the feed back...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-16-2010, 02:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 963
Posted By rba
Thanks SpeciesNut If I manage to see...

Thanks SpeciesNut



If I manage to see just one bloom I'll be happy :biggrin:
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-15-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 963
Posted By rba
Thanks Gloria Actually upon closer...

Thanks Gloria

Actually upon closer inspection about 3 minutes after the photo was taken. There is another spike coming up on the other side.:shock: Giggity!

Now if I can get M. sernae and M....
Forum: Vendor Feedback 08-15-2010, 12:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,509
Posted By rba
Looks like everyone so far has had a positive...

Looks like everyone so far has had a positive experience with this vendor. Heck I might give them a try.



I can understand the last part of the quote as far as new or the unidentified. But a...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-15-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 963
Posted By rba
Masdevallia floribunda

If this what I think it is. I'm indeed a happy camper :shock:
Look to the left of the white marker.

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/meow_18/phpH59pf1PM.jpg
Forum: Vendor Feedback 08-15-2010, 02:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,509
Posted By rba
J&L orchids?

I'm looking for a little feedback with this vendor. I actually found something that I was interested in. But I stopped short of pressing the submit button when I read the terms of sale. At the bottom...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-14-2010, 01:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,382
Posted By rba
Ron, I appreciate you taking the time to...

Ron,

I appreciate you taking the time to give details of you growing environment. It just go's to show you ( or anybody ) that there's more then one way to skin a snake

Btw. The photo's of the...
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 08-12-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,085
Posted By rba
That's not quite the response I was looking for....

That's not quite the response I was looking for. I was kinda thinking that it maybe with a little luck followed the same path as a Aplectrum hyemale. As having a leaf present through out the year. It...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 08-12-2010, 02:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,382
Posted By rba
Very nice indeed Ron. What would you say is...

Very nice indeed Ron.

What would you say is the most contributing factors to your success with this specimen? Could you possibility share some details of how you got it to the point of blooming...
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 08-12-2010, 01:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,085
Posted By rba
Galearis spectabilis

Hiya,

I've been doing alittle research in regards to this native orchid. The only thing that puzzles me is whether it keeps it's leaves through out the year or does it die back. Any thoughts on...
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