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Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-28-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,032
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
It looks like they've all found homes, but if it...

It looks like they've all found homes, but if it falls through, I will let you know. :)
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-28-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,032
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
::ON HOLD:: Have some plants *FREE* to good home

After a weekend at the show in Longwood Gardens, I seem to have had a few too many orchids follow me home! To make some room for the newbies, I've decided to rehome some of my doubles.

The...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-19-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,213
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Sorry to hear that.... I see you're in Pine...

Sorry to hear that.... I see you're in Pine Brook - I have family a little south of you that find them in HD! Weird how regional some things can be. :)

Glad to help!
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-19-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,213
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
I purchase my 6500K bulbs at Target and Home...

I purchase my 6500K bulbs at Target and Home Depot as they are closest to me. Walmart and Lowes also carry them. Look on the packages for the temperature, it is written on them. If you are more of...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-19-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,213
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Ray stated this already: "Then enter 6500....

Ray stated this already:

"Then enter 6500. The density in the blue end is about 130 x 10E12, and the red end is about 110 x 10E12 (...)"

A 6500K (daylight) bulb is almost equal in the blue and...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-19-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,213
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
But you also mention that you use a variety of...

But you also mention that you use a variety of other lights along with the 2700k. What are the color temperatures on those? Ray didn't say they would not bloom, just that the plants will be weaker...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-18-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,909
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
I had this issue with my 3 massies and realized...

I had this issue with my 3 massies and realized it was water rot from water hitting the leaves and soaking into any old sheaths left at the base. Even light spray from a spray bottle did it.

I...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-14-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,213
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Which LEDs are you referring to? Most...

Which LEDs are you referring to? Most inexpensive LED panels on the market (under $50) are very low in light output and come in at around 400 lumens or less. These would need to be within inches of...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-12-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,213
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
I buy mine at Target or Home Depot, they seem to...

I buy mine at Target or Home Depot, they seem to always have them on hand. Online, I can only find the 26W version at 1570 lumens, which would work just as well but would need to be closer to the...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-12-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,213
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
No problem! I can give you my setup and you...

No problem!

I can give you my setup and you can judge from there. This is what has been working for me!

I currently have my Neos (crosses and Falcatas) 8" under my 28W bulbs. All 6 are...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-12-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,213
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
I now grow exclusively under lights and have...

I now grow exclusively under lights and have immense success using 28W 6500K (Daylight) CFLs, I believe they are called Reveal and have a 1750 lumen output at 12". Depending on the light...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,145
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Thanks!! It's fascinating to learn more about...

Thanks!! It's fascinating to learn more about them and glad to hear some of my others might be able to do this too. :D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,145
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Thanks so much for the responses! I'm not...

Thanks so much for the responses!

I'm not sure if my question has been answered - I'm familiar with branching and growing off of nodes, but my actual question was about growing further blooms at...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-17-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,145
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Phal blooming from end of spike?

I was pleasantly surprised this morning to find some extra buds on my Phal. 'Peppermint Stripe'. I hadn't noticed the new growth as it has been obscured by the blooms! This plant has been wonderful...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 01-14-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,120
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Thanks everyone! I can't believe how they...

Thanks everyone!

I can't believe how they are growing for me - I normally can't keep anything green alive! I got a Phal last year and it took off... and then the addiction started (I'm up to 33...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 01-13-2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,120
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
This orchid is such a beautiful blue! In the sun...

This orchid is such a beautiful blue! In the sun it's magnificent and they have the fragrance of black pepper with hint of sugar. I'd recommend them - mine grow with my Phals; since they are taller...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 01-13-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,120
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Thanks! My Lou Sneary is growing on a...

Thanks!

My Lou Sneary is growing on a heavily shaded east window 6" under a 28w 6500K CFL. Humidity is around 70% and temps are 82F during the day and 60F at night using bottom heat. :)
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 01-13-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,120
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
My blooming ladies....

Hi!

I've finally gotten around to rounding up photos of my in bloom orchids and thought it was about time to post!

I have to say my favorite is my Lou Sneary - it is such an adoreable plant...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-23-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,050
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Hi Joann! Yes, I do - there is a PC fan...

Hi Joann!

Yes, I do - there is a PC fan running on the sill 24/7.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-23-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,050
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Black, depressed spots on blooms

Hello!

I woke this morning to find one bloom on my Masdevallia hybrid with strange depressed brown/black spots. I went about my day and work and came home to 3 blooms with the same weird spots. ...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-20-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,999
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Hi! Thanks! I saw this flower from across...

Hi!

Thanks! I saw this flower from across the greenhouse and fell in love. :blushing: I had a nagging sense that this wasn't a Machu Picchu - so glad to have some agree!

Connie - that is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-20-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,999
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Masdevallia 'Machu Picchu' and 'Ken Dole' questions

I found this beautiful Massie at a local nursey this weekend, but alas - it lost it's ID. The grower and I tried to ID it, and he hesitantly settled on the probability of it being a 'Machu Picchu'. ...
Forum: Identification Forum 12-13-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Genus ID help?

This little beauty found it's way to me with no tags. I was wondering if anyone could help ID the genus for me? I honestly don't know - the pseudobulbs are flat, almost perfectly round, the leaves...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-09-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,500
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
I had a Phal do this exact thing about 2 months...

I had a Phal do this exact thing about 2 months ago. A few weeks ago I decided to gently (gently!) pull the spike out of the plant.

Once out it was kinked pretty ferociously but the plant has...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-06-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,208
Posted By FlyingBrunswick
Seems like I'm outta luck anyhoo - she went...

Seems like I'm outta luck anyhoo - she went through blast this weekend. I don't think the cool temperatures in the FedEx truck helped considering she left Hawaii to live with me! :-)
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