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Posted By glitchathon

I found I watered twice a week during the winter...

I found I watered twice a week during the winter and a little more often during summer. I find the margin of error on this mix to be pretty large. If I forget to water for a week, the plant still...

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06-21-2011, 12:10 PM

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Posted By glitchathon

Well i wanted to resurrect this thread to give...

Well i wanted to resurrect this thread to give some reports on my Paph growing in this mix. It grew another flower and a new fan of leaves since repotting and the roots have also grown substantially....

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-24-2010, 02:31 PM

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how fast do new leaves grow?

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Posted By glitchathon

how fast do new leaves grow?

I recently had a Phal get crown rot. It was growing a new leaf and it got to about 2-3 inches long real fast. (getting larger everyday). And then it got crown rot and two other leaves died. The...

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

09-23-2010, 12:26 PM

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Phal semi successful with S/H

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Posted By glitchathon

cool i just cut it further down the spike and put...

cool i just cut it further down the spike and put cinnamon on it. I will keep an eye out on it and post pics if the white stuff comes back.

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09-22-2010, 03:32 PM

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Posted By glitchathon

OK i repotted last night and the roots are in...

OK i repotted last night and the roots are in good shape (no new roots though). I noticed the sphag was tightly packed and stays very soggy for a day or two before getting to a more evenly moist...

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

09-22-2010, 02:38 PM

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Phal semi successful with S/H

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Posted By glitchathon

will try a photo tonight but the mold probably...

will try a photo tonight but the mold probably will not show up for another day or two!

Root growth right now seems fantastic so i have high hopes for this one. :)

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

09-22-2010, 01:32 PM

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Phal semi successful with S/H

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Posted By glitchathon

Phal semi successful with S/H

I moved a Phal from moss to S/H a few weeks ago and now I can see a lot of fresh green new roots all over the place.

The one concern I have is the cut spike (which has turned brown) always has...

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

09-21-2010, 06:02 PM

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Source for Diatomite and other mediums in Europe

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Posted By glitchathon

I had the same concern as the dangers of...

I had the same concern as the dangers of diatomite re salt accumulation is often mentioned.

This is an interesting thread: DE & salt: Orchids Mag Sept 2006? - Orchids Forum - GardenWeb...

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

09-21-2010, 05:43 PM

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Source for Diatomite and other mediums in Europe

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Posted By glitchathon

My bag says Floor Dry but same part number and...

My bag says Floor Dry but same part number and probably exact same product. They may have changed the packaging recently.

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

09-21-2010, 04:25 PM

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Source for Diatomite and other mediums in Europe

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Posted By glitchathon

I found about 25% fines in my bag of Napa floor...

I found about 25% fines in my bag of Napa floor dry. I sifted it out with a kitchen strainer (like insect screen) as I did not want that stuff in the mix.

I suggest using a face mask when using...

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

09-21-2010, 04:04 PM

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Source for Diatomite and other mediums in Europe

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Posted By glitchathon

It is a form of silica, and won't supply any...

It is a form of silica, and won't supply any calcium. really I just use it as a durable nonorganic moisture holding medium. Going to try it with a Paph and mixed with bark and crushed granite. DE...

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

09-21-2010, 01:53 PM

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Source for Diatomite and other mediums in Europe

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Posted By glitchathon

Part Number is #8822 for the Floor Dry which is...

Part Number is #8822 for the Floor Dry which is 100% calcined DE. They should have pallets of it at every Napa Auto Store.

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

09-21-2010, 12:12 PM

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Source for Diatomite and other mediums in Europe

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Posted By glitchathon

i think diatomaceous earth (DE) and diatomite is...

i think diatomaceous earth (DE) and diatomite is often used interchangeably (and in fact describe the same ingredient) because calcined DE can often be rock-like and suitable size for plants, bonsai,...

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09-21-2010, 12:18 AM

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Posted By glitchathon

thanks! I realize it is impossible to say until I...

thanks! I realize it is impossible to say until I try but I am glad to hear I am not way off on this. I will try it and keep this thread updated. I know there have been some inquiries on this Gritty...

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09-20-2010, 03:50 PM

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Posted By glitchathon

Considering a Gritty Mix for Paph

I have a Maudiae hybrid type Paph that is in Sphagnum Moss from Trader Joe's. I have never taken care of a Paph before but understand that they do not like drying out.

I have a Gritty Mix that I...

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09-20-2010, 03:32 PM

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Posted By glitchathon

Ryan, Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I...

Ryan,
Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to see if this would work as I think I got some spider mites on the Phal and at this point I decided to cut my losses and throw the...

Forum: Identification Forum

09-20-2010, 12:08 PM

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Posted By glitchathon

cool i will let it adjust for a week here and...

cool i will let it adjust for a week here and then repot next time i water. :)

can Paphs' buddies be Phals or do they like to be around their own kind? Paphs are hard to find around here!

Forum: Identification Forum

09-20-2010, 01:25 AM

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Posted By glitchathon

great to hear these are not too hard to take care...

great to hear these are not too hard to take care of! is it generally best to wait until there is new root growth before repotting or is it best to do it ASAP (especially with these TJ orchids which...

Forum: Identification Forum

09-19-2010, 08:46 PM

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Posted By glitchathon

Thanks Ray! These TJ bought $8 orchids are...

Thanks Ray!

These TJ bought $8 orchids are always packed tight in Sphag.

Should I repot right away or wait till it is done blooming? Is this a good candidate for S/H in primeagra (coarse grade...

Forum: Identification Forum

09-19-2010, 07:34 PM

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Posted By glitchathon

Is this a Paph I got at Trader Joe's?

All the Trader Joe's orchids seem to have a tag except for this one which just said "3" Orchid".

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/y_transmission/plants/IMG_3733.jpg...

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09-16-2010, 03:04 PM

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Posted By glitchathon

rot spread to next leaf now. i think it is a...

rot spread to next leaf now. i think it is a goner. :(

tried the hydrogen peroxide this morning but not hopeful anymore.

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09-14-2010, 03:22 PM

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Posted By glitchathon

Here are some pics! ...

Here are some pics!
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/y_transmission/plants/IMG_3732.jpg
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/y_transmission/plants/IMG_3731.jpg

The leaf that rotted out...

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09-14-2010, 09:53 AM

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Posted By glitchathon

The lowest leaf has been slowly turning yellow....

The lowest leaf has been slowly turning yellow. But the second lowest is the one that rapidly rotted from the crown. This rot spread to a spot on the third lowest but not spreading since. The top two...

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09-13-2010, 12:30 PM

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