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Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-28-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,747
Posted By Miyuki
I recently had to be away for a week without much...

I recently had to be away for a week without much time to plan or prepare my mounts for my absence. As a quick solution, I soaked each mount, and then put them in a "Green Bag". These bags are sold...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-22-2010, 06:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,617
Posted By Miyuki
Thanks so much! It definitely looks like...

Thanks so much! It definitely looks like fuliginosa, and it is also on the vendor's online catalogue. I emailed them yesterday, but have not had a response yet.
Forum: Identification Forum 05-21-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,617
Posted By Miyuki
Dockrillia teretifolium finally bloomed, but not what was expected

I ordered this Dockrillia teretifolium 18 months ago. The spike was actually quite hidden, tucked into a crevice in the cork mount. There were 3 buds, but I lost 2 after I moved the inflorescence...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-03-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,670
Posted By Miyuki
I've ordered from Paramount Orchids in Calgary....

I've ordered from Paramount Orchids in Calgary. paramountorchids.com
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-03-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,988
Posted By Miyuki
The best results I've had in getting bloom spikes...

The best results I've had in getting bloom spikes is to ensure a drop in temperature. I have mine in a room that is effected by the change in seasons. As soon as the temperatures drop in the fall,...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 05-01-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,070
Posted By Miyuki
I think I'm shopping for a coat rack this...

I think I'm shopping for a coat rack this afternoon. I had run out of ideas on how to grow more!
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 05-01-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,293
Posted By Miyuki
Question Need some advice for new Pleione

I always manage to leave an orchid show with one folly, and this year it's a Pleione, bought with no cultural knowledge, just the admiration of a plant in the exhibition room. The vendor (rushed as...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,574
Posted By Miyuki
Thiomyl sounds interesting, but I haven't seen...

Thiomyl sounds interesting, but I haven't seen any available here. Would any of you who use it be able to post the chemical description?
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 03-27-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,540
Posted By Miyuki
Thanks so much. It was the manure thing that...

Thanks so much. It was the manure thing that really had me shaking my head, but I think I will give it a try. As for my summer temps, now I can again tell my husband that we don't need air...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 03-27-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,540
Posted By Miyuki
Repotting Cycnodes - medium

I've had a cycnodes for a couple of years, but last year wasn't great for it, so in following advice from old threads, I took it out of the pot when it went into dormancy, and it's been sitting...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-27-2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,465
Posted By Miyuki
You also have to consider the particular variety....

You also have to consider the particular variety. I have about 10 phals grouped together receiving the same amount of light. Some have bright "lawn green" leaves which is supposed to be correct, but...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,526
Posted By Miyuki
Spring for me is having my phals in bloom. Friday...

Spring for me is having my phals in bloom. Friday we had over a foot of snow dumped on us, followed by minus 30 degrees C (not sure of F-conversion)for the past few days. Outdoor spring is still a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,611
Posted By Miyuki
I think I have the same Dend., and it's great to...

I think I have the same Dend., and it's great to have an ID! The leaves on the two oldest canes have done the same for me - turned yellow and dropped. The two newest canes are looking lush and...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-24-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,661
Posted By Miyuki
Question Dinema Polybulbon - What am I doing wrong?

This was supposed to be an easy orchid to grow and bloom.:_( I bought it at a show a year ago. It was mounted on a piece of cork with a small amount of moss. Most of the roots were exposed, and it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-01-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Posted By Miyuki
The rust colouring doesn't seem to come off. When...

The rust colouring doesn't seem to come off. When I rub a paper towel on it, the loose lighter coloured flecks come off. I have to rub really hard to get a rust colour on the towel. Hard enough that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-31-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Posted By Miyuki
Trouble with Oncidiums - Virus or pest?

My Miltassia and Degarmoara have been infected with this rust-like stuff on their leaves. It has only appeared on older leaves. Both plants are actively growing, and the new leaves are fine (so...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-11-2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,706
Posted By Miyuki
Hi, I'm from Sudbury, and it sure is difficult...

Hi, I'm from Sudbury, and it sure is difficult finding places to purchase orchids. I have mail-ordered from Cloud's and Paramount, but both stop shipping between Oct. and May. The last Orchid show of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-08-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,374
Posted By Miyuki
Their rest period last year was kind of a last...

Their rest period last year was kind of a last resort as I haven't been able to get anything else to work. And maybe it did since Den#1 is definitely spiking and I just noticed the possiblity that...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-07-2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,277
Posted By Miyuki
My father-in-law wanted to by me an orchid as a...

My father-in-law wanted to by me an orchid as a gift. The florist told him that orchids are "annuals" and once they finish blooming they should be thrown away. Dad was really worried that this wasn't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-07-2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,374
Posted By Miyuki
Oops... Just notice I have the photos mixed up....

Oops... Just notice I have the photos mixed up. The first is Den#1, the second is Den#3 and the third is Den#2. Sorry!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-07-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,374
Posted By Miyuki
Dendrobium resting still has me confused

I have three noid dendrobiums that I need advise for. I've included photos to help, I hope. Den#1 I bought about 5 years ago. It was small, but had a dried up bloom spike, so it was blooming size. It...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 10-22-2008, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By Miyuki
I did an intenet search to find a place to...

I did an intenet search to find a place to purchase some Physan 20, and found a thread from someone else with "green stuff on Vanda Roots". Physan seems to be solution of choice so now I really have...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 10-22-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By Miyuki
Thanks Jenn. I have a little bit left that I will...

Thanks Jenn. I have a little bit left that I will try. It is really hard to get around here. Does any one know of a distributor in Ontario?
After doing a lot of reading over the past few days, I...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 10-20-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By Miyuki
I don't think the problem is with water between...

I don't think the problem is with water between the leaves, as all is well from the new roots up. I'm not at home to measure or take pics, but my best guess is that the plant is 24" from the older...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 10-20-2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By Miyuki
Concerned about condition of roots

I have a Vanda that I bought 2 years ago. It's label indicates Manuvadee x Adisale. I have had tremendous success with it, blooming twice per year with usually 2 spikes. It is in a wooden basket with...
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