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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-12-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,050
Posted By okieOrchid
Pheli, How much light do you give this orchid ?...

Pheli,
How much light do you give this orchid ? I have my Brassavola cucullata outside and its foliage is pretty much turned purple! Is that too much light ?? Do I need to move it into a more...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 08-23-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,841
Posted By okieOrchid
My 1st rule after receiving an orchid mail order:...

My 1st rule after receiving an orchid mail order: ALWAYS repot them, unless the plant is in bloom.
All 50+ orchids I ordered from Kawamoto Orchids sine last year are either growing roots like...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 08-15-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,925
Posted By okieOrchid
Pheli, How big is your plant ?

Pheli,
How big is your plant ?
Forum: Member Projects 08-01-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 132,988
Posted By okieOrchid
I got a quicky question: Are the flowers for...

I got a quicky question: Are the flowers for this orchid supposed to have some fragrant ?? I couldn't detect ANY fragrance at all for this plant ... I tried to sniff them in the morning, afternoon,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-01-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,814
Posted By okieOrchid
Catts and Dens in 100+ degree outside

We've been having 30+ days on 100+ degree everyday, and I have ALL of my catts and a couple of Dens ( kingianum and Green Apple hybrid) outside.
My question here is: is it safe ( in long term )...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 08-01-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,892
Posted By okieOrchid
Pheli, Can you tell me how long it will take...

Pheli,
Can you tell me how long it will take for a spike to bloom ?? I just found that my little one has 1 spike ( finally after a long waiting year). The spike is about 1.5 cm long now
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-29-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,398
Posted By okieOrchid
I was able to completely eliminate spider mite ...

I was able to completely eliminate spider mite from my collection using this simple solution : put a couple of drops of Eucalyptic oil into the potting medium.
I repeat this application anout once...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 06-20-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,152
Posted By okieOrchid
Philippe, How big does this plant have to reach...

Philippe,
How big does this plant have to reach BEFORE it can bloom ?? I got a few that are 4-5 inches that the seller claimed to be BLOOMING size, but I still have not seen any blooms yet. I...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 05-26-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 988
Posted By okieOrchid
Where to buy Aerides crassifolia ?

Does anyone know where I can purchase an Aerides crassifolia in US ?? I've been looking for this for over a year now, but unable to locate a vendor who sells this species .
Thanks
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 05-19-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,947
Posted By okieOrchid
I've been looking for this species for quite a...

I've been looking for this species for quite a LONG time now, since it is the only one missing from my Aerides collection...Does anyone know where I can purchase one within the US ?
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 05-12-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,988
Posted By okieOrchid
How often does this species bloom in a year ??...

How often does this species bloom in a year ?? Mine seems to bloom every 2-3 months . I got about 10 spikes in January/February ( only 4 bloomed though ). And as of today (May), I have another 2...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-29-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,896
Posted By okieOrchid
My recent order from a well-known Florida vendor...

My recent order from a well-known Florida vendor came with aphids on the Ascocentrum curvifolum's spikes. I did not notice them when the plant first arrived. But within a week when I checked back...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-22-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,831
Posted By okieOrchid
Walmart has a 2 ft long plant growing light (wide...

Walmart has a 2 ft long plant growing light (wide spectrum ) for around $10. If a 2ft light can fit under your shelf, I would get the 2ft light for $10.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-19-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,800
Posted By okieOrchid
My question here is : How do remove ALL of those...

My question here is : How do remove ALL of those old potting materials when the roots just wrapped around the medium like pictured ? I mean how do you do repot withou causing extensive damage to the...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 04-14-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,196
Posted By okieOrchid
I just found that my plant's 1st spike aborted...

I just found that my plant's 1st spike aborted yesterday , too. I am so looking forward to its blooms.
Does this mean that I have to wait until next year for the next blooming cycle ? Or do I...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-08-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,063
Posted By okieOrchid
Dendrobium parishii NOT doing anything ??

Hello all,
Wondering if you can help shed some light here :
My Dendrobium parishii ( blooming size - or has been told by seller when I bought it last year ) has been putting on winter rest (no...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-28-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,857
Posted By okieOrchid
I was able to save Catts by using the water...

I was able to save Catts by using the water culture: Cut off ALL roots. Spray them with Physcan solution ( 1 tsp per gallon ), then put them in a glass of water.
You will need to change the water...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 03-10-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,522
Posted By okieOrchid
Anyone order from ebay vendor: chiaki_ayumi ?

Did anyone bid on this seller's orchids on ebay before? She has some Vanda species/hybrid that I am looking for, but most of them were listed as having some Sun damage on the leaves. Also, seller...
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 03-08-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,818
Posted By okieOrchid
Since Coelogyne species do NOT like to have their...

Since Coelogyne species do NOT like to have their roots disturbed, I use 50% coconut husks and 50% Extra Coarse perlite/charcoal on my plants.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 03-03-2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,221
Posted By okieOrchid
I think Dendrobium loddigesii is decidous. Mine...

I think Dendrobium loddigesii is decidous. Mine lost ALL of its leaves. I kept them pretty dry since November. No watering, just some light spraying of water every 2-3 weeks.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 03-03-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,221
Posted By okieOrchid
When to water a Dendrobium loddigesii in bud

My Dendrobium loddigesii are budding ( I can see multiple green nubs starting to push out ). The canes are totally leafless as of now. So do I start to water the plant now or should I wait until...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-25-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,812
Posted By okieOrchid
Just to be fair here: I have placed an order of...

Just to be fair here:
I have placed an order of 4 vandacous seedlings last March/April from this vendor. All of them arrived bare root, measuring 4-5 in leaf span and 3-4 in tall. The roots...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-11-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,578
Posted By okieOrchid
How to flower Christensonia vietnamica

Hello,
Does anyone know if any special conditions need to happen to flower Christensonia vietnamica ?
I have a 2 couple of these plants. They are about 5 in tall, 5-6 in leaf span and I was told...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 10-22-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,279
Posted By okieOrchid
Papilionanthe pedunculata

If you are looking for this exotic species, Papilionanthe pedunculata, canbyorchid ( David ) is having it available on ebay . The bidding price is VERY reasonable with regard to the size of the...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 10-14-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,031
Posted By okieOrchid
Happy House Orchids = WONDERFUL!

I just received my 2 Onc Gold Dust from Happy House Orchids today (Home - Happy House Orchids (http://www.happyhouseorchids.com)) . I was totally surprise when I saw that these 2 came with spikes!! ...
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