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Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-22-2014, 12:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,801
Posted By james mickelso
The spike shown is just one of many spikes that...

The spike shown is just one of many spikes that would have come out except the main spike broke off. Oncids and their inter-generic cousins all get long multi-branched spikes. This side branch has...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-12-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,247
Posted By james mickelso
Phals can be watered nearly every day provided...

Phals can be watered nearly every day provided most of the water drains out. As Ray's says, phals are in constant or nearly constant state of wetness in nature. It is imperative that the roots...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-12-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By james mickelso
My orchids are located in Encinitas, north San...

My orchids are located in Encinitas, north San Diego County. Right off the I-5. Are you interested? Can make a great deal. jmickelson16@gmail.com

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Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-11-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By james mickelso
It is all the different aspects of growing...

It is all the different aspects of growing orchids that is the wonder. I concur with your sentiments. The flower lasts but a short time in the long life of an orchid. I always loved to watch them...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-10-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By james mickelso
Thanks. Will do.

Thanks. Will do.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 09-10-2014, 12:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,623
Posted By james mickelso
A lesson to those who aspire to grow good oncids....

A lesson to those who aspire to grow good oncids. See how easy they are? Nice plant and good growing.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-10-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By james mickelso
Thank you all. For those of you who also care for...

Thank you all. For those of you who also care for your elderly folks, remember that it is a blessing. Sometimes in disguise but a blessing none the less. When they are gone...... As for orchids, I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-09-2014, 02:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By james mickelso
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2014, 11:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By james mickelso
Me too. But I live in a 21 ft mini motor home. So...

Me too. But I live in a 21 ft mini motor home. So ain't happnin. It's a rather nice mini.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By james mickelso
Thanks everyone. Just part of life. I'll be...

Thanks everyone. Just part of life. I'll be around.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-04-2014, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,091
Posted By james mickelso
p-nut butter!

p-nut butter!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-02-2014, 01:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By james mickelso
Thank you all. This is something that needs to be...

Thank you all. This is something that needs to be done. I have had many collections in years past and can assemble another if the opportunity presents itself. I will continue to pop in to see how all...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-01-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By james mickelso
Orchid collection for sale. Cheap.

Probably not the place to ppst this but hope the mods will leave it for awhile before relocating it. Have to sell whole collection. location is southwest coast California. 145 plants of varying...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-01-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,474
Posted By james mickelso
Niiiicccceeee!!!!!

Niiiicccceeee!!!!!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-24-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,801
Posted By james mickelso
Exciting!!!!

Exciting!!!!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-24-2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,586
Posted By james mickelso
Thank you Sha-na-na

Thank you Sha-na-na
Forum: Potting & Repotting 08-22-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,860
Posted By james mickelso
Just wash the roots off with plain old water. No...

Just wash the roots off with plain old water. No need for anything else unless or until there is a problem. The grower may have used fish emulsion or something like that on it. Repot into new media.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-22-2014, 01:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,321
Posted By james mickelso
You can also get a spray bottle and spritz the...

You can also get a spray bottle and spritz the roots and under sides of the leaves. Don't try to fit the roots into a small pot if that means breaking the roots trying to do so. You could get some...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-22-2014, 01:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By james mickelso
I guess topiary doesn't quite get the point. I...

I guess topiary doesn't quite get the point. I don't have to site anything. I just grow orchids, not write or site papers to satisfy my or anyone else's ego. I don't have to satisfy anything. Take it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-21-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By james mickelso
Kinda my point. PhD says phal X blooms during a...

Kinda my point. PhD says phal X blooms during a certain month and only when the temps fall to X*f for so many days. Well I read the paper, or usually in my case, the article, yet that same type phal...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-21-2014, 01:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By james mickelso
I'm not a PhD candidate nor do I have all the...

I'm not a PhD candidate nor do I have all the answers. And I learned long ago they don't either. I just flower orchids out of season regularly. I've found that often, real world experience trumps...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-19-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,586
Posted By james mickelso
Thanks Sonya.

Thanks Sonya.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-18-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,532
Posted By james mickelso
Shows you that not all the wisdom around the...

Shows you that not all the wisdom around the orchid world is correct. Orchids bloom when they have enough energy and reserves to bloom. It's not set in stone as to season or temps. Nature is smarter...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-18-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,586
Posted By james mickelso
Lc Issy

This opened quite awhile after the other Issy's that I have. Even orchids which normally flower at a certain time of the year will have a late bloomer. Natures way of having a reserve in case of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-16-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,076
Posted By james mickelso
Then I have a question Ray. What mechanism in...

Then I have a question Ray. What mechanism in repotting and using new media deteriorates the old roots? Unless something stresses the plants root system, it should continue to grow regardless. As far...
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