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Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-28-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,283
Posted By KatyaB
Im sorry I can't help out. Unfortunately there is...

Im sorry I can't help out. Unfortunately there is nothing to take a picture of anymore. Just imagine a phal with the half top completely cut off. :( Im just wondering if I should toss it completely...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-28-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,283
Posted By KatyaB
phal division

I bought a new phal in July of 2012. I thought it was in great condition because it had 11 leaves, TONS of healthy roots, and two large blooming spikes. From the beginning I saw that at the base of...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-04-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,270
Posted By KatyaB
I have a question for Klauts: Where would I apply...

I have a question for Klauts: Where would I apply the keiki paste? I know how to do it with phals but I've never heard it done with bulb orchids...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-29-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,270
Posted By KatyaB
Wilsonara Spike Broke! - how to get it to re-spike?

My ultimate favorite orchid is my Wilsonara (odontoglossum X cochlioda X oncidium). It was originally unhealthy, but now I have finally nursed it back to great health. It even had a bloom spike that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-27-2010, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,888
Posted By KatyaB
I've tried the "sphag in bag" also. The...

I've tried the "sphag in bag" also. The suggestion was not to put the moss anywhere will it be touching the plant and also to soak the pland first in root growth hormone. My plant isn't dying but...
Forum: Hybrids 09-27-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,843
Posted By KatyaB
I am also no expert and just a junior member for...

I am also no expert and just a junior member for this board. I have three phals and one of them went through terrible root rot. It was left with only one good root. I potted it in fine orchid bard...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-23-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,454
Posted By KatyaB
The first pic shows those weird spots that I...

The first pic shows those weird spots that I think might be scaley insects... They are only on the big leaf. Pic 4 shows the burn. Poor leaf. Much suffering... :(
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-23-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,454
Posted By KatyaB
Wow. I am so impressed by that rescued orchid!...

Wow. I am so impressed by that rescued orchid! Those flowers are so pretty! I would be so happy if mine would flower again. I am so attached to it because it was my first orchid and my hubby gave it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-23-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By KatyaB
Nevermind!! I figured it out. It is so easy now...

Nevermind!! I figured it out. It is so easy now to resize images and works great! Thanks so much! :dance13: :biggrin:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-23-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By KatyaB
I downloaded that program but I am confused. When...

I downloaded that program but I am confused. When I click on the photo that I want to resize, there is no option for resize.... And what does step 2 mean?
Forum: Hybrids 09-23-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
Posted By KatyaB
Thank you! I won't remove it. I think it has a...

Thank you! I won't remove it. I think it has a scaley type insect though. I've read that stressed phals are suseptable to them. But like I've said, it hasn't spread. Only on that one leaf...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-23-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By KatyaB
Thank you so much! :biggrin: I am also using...

Thank you so much! :biggrin: I am also using Windows 7. Maybe that's what it is...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-22-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,454
Posted By KatyaB
Thank you for all your help. This phal is doing...

Thank you for all your help. This phal is doing okay. Unfortunately I started giving it too much light so the biggest leaf burned a little. But a fourth leaf is growing!!! :biggrin: My next question:...
Forum: Hybrids 09-22-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
Posted By KatyaB
Phal - to remove a leaf or to not remove..

I have a phal with 4 leaves. One is in the process of growing. The oldest and significantly largest leaf has some burn on it and some strange bumps. This has not affected any of the other leaves. The...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-22-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By KatyaB
Having trouble posting pictures.

Whenever I try to post a picture, it says it failed. Has anyone else had this trouble before? I've posted some pictures in the past but lately EVERY SINGLE ONE FAILS! :( Please help. It would really...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 09-22-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,453
Posted By KatyaB
Should I expect a new growth from this puney...

Should I expect a new growth from this puney growth or from an older pseudobulb?
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 09-22-2010, 12:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,453
Posted By KatyaB
Will my oncidium bloom this year?

I have an oncidium "copper falls". It was divided last year. Its other half died after I gave it to my mom, but it is doing well and growing. The new growth on it is about 6 months old but due to...
Forum: Hybrids 09-19-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,808
Posted By KatyaB
Small, thin roots on all my phals... Why??

I have three phals and all seem to be doing well and all three are in the process of growing a new leaf. For simplicity, I will call them phal 1, phal 2, and phal 3.
Phal 1 and 2 have a large...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-26-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,078
Posted By KatyaB
What's a good amount of light for phals?

Its been about a month now since I've decided to give my orchids more light. During the day they sit on a south facing window sill. Oncidiums are happy and growing. Phals have also started producing...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 08-13-2010, 01:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,811
Posted By KatyaB
Also, Izzie and WhiteRabbit and anyone else, did...

Also, Izzie and WhiteRabbit and anyone else, did you guys check my post about the spots on the phal...? I'm really worried...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 08-13-2010, 01:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,811
Posted By KatyaB
Thank you so much. :D I will wait to repot for...

Thank you so much. :D I will wait to repot for now. I have my other oncidium potted in fine orchid bark with perilite. I will do the same with this one. All the roots look amazingly healthy so I just...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 08-12-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,811
Posted By KatyaB
Chocolate smelling orchid needs repotting. Still in bloom.

Two questions:
1.) The oncidium I just purchased smells like chocolate which I love. The tag says "redolence" but after looking it up online, I'm thinking it might be a Sharry Baby. Does anyone know...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-12-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,640
Posted By KatyaB
Spots on leaves of phal.

I noticed that my phal had a spot on one of it's leaves about 6 months ago. Now there are around 10 spots. It doesn't seem to be affecting the plant but the spots are spreading. Is it a bug or mite?...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-08-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,454
Posted By KatyaB
Hahaha! Yes, I have now been putting my orchids...

Hahaha! Yes, I have now been putting my orchids right next to the window and closing the bedroom door. They are safer now from my cat. :) The phal's new leaf seems to have even perked up a bit.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-05-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,454
Posted By KatyaB
Thank you for all your suggestions. I try to give...

Thank you for all your suggestions. I try to give the orchids more light and protect them from my orchid destroying kitten also. So they can't always be at the window. I watered them this morning and...
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