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Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-27-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,823
Posted By The3birds
I have one and I had it where it got a lot of...

I have one and I had it where it got a lot of light and the leaves were a light green, now I have it where it receives less light and the leaves are a darker green. I grow it in the same conditions...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-27-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,468
Posted By The3birds
I think you are asking the wrong crowd, I would...

I think you are asking the wrong crowd, I would find a carnivorous plant forum. By the way I am very envious on how well your sundew is doing. Keep up the good work!
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-27-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,019
Posted By The3birds
The mistakes I have made this year are; when...

The mistakes I have made this year are; when moving orchids to a new home never assume they will have enough shade to keep them from burning, keep track of all orchids so none get set aside and...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-17-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By The3birds
I finally remembered to take a picture on my...

I finally remembered to take a picture on my Dendrobium in bloom. I have these two starting and I have two more coming from another cane.

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Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-25-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By The3birds
I will try to get a picture if it ever stops...

I will try to get a picture if it ever stops raining. I have three bloom stalks coming on now, and the flowers got a little beaten up from tropical storm Debbie's wind. I May wait until the new...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-25-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By The3birds
Camille and James, I think that is a great...

Camille and James, I think that is a great solution. I not too short on space, and I really like the size of it. I am simply amazed how well it is doing all things considering!
Love everybody's...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-25-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,013
Posted By The3birds
Thanks for your help/advice. Have you ever...

Thanks for your help/advice. Have you ever gotten to the point of trashing a nonbloomer? I can't say the foliage is attractive, how long do you wait, especially when the blooms are what they were...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-22-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By The3birds
The revenge of the monster Dendrobium

This Dendrobium has been in this 6" pot for at least 6 years (did I just hear a big gasp?). I have never change the medium (none left). My husband thinks I should divide it, but it is 4' tall and...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-22-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,013
Posted By The3birds
I did just move and it is sitting on the ground...

I did just move and it is sitting on the ground because my husband has not had time to put up the post I hang them on, and the amount of sun they get has changed. It just seems odd this is the only...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-21-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,013
Posted By The3birds
Cattleya with a blooming problem

I thought I would pass this on and see if any one might know what I am doing wrong. I have had this orchid for 2 years and it looks like it is sending up a bloom but then the sheath turns brown. ...
Forum: Identification Forum 06-21-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,388
Posted By The3birds
Dan and Margie are usually at the Ft. Lauderdale...

Dan and Margie are usually at the Ft. Lauderdale orchid show in January. The prices are better than at their shop if you want to wait that long.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-20-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,651
Posted By The3birds
I think I know what you are asking. I had the...

I think I know what you are asking. I had the same question last year and got the same answer. If you have a Cattleya with only one leaf on each bulb, and then a leaf seems to pop up inside a leaf,...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 06-20-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,588
Posted By The3birds
I didn't know Zygolums do not like water on their...

I didn't know Zygolums do not like water on their leaves. I hope mine doesn't find out because it gets wet leaves every time it rains and I water. Maybe the difference is how much air the plant...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 06-19-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,588
Posted By The3birds
I have it in a pot that is only glazed on the...

I have it in a pot that is only glazed on the outside and has decorative cuts through the pot to help with drainage. I don't have a plastic pot inside because I wanted to help keep the roots moist...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 06-19-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,588
Posted By The3birds
I live in south Florida and I have no problem...

I live in south Florida and I have no problem with the heat, and I keep mine under palms to protect from the mid and afternoon sun. Mine bloomed twice for me this year. Because I live in a hot...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-19-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,230
Posted By The3birds
Here is my Renanthera mounted on the palm. I...

Here is my Renanthera mounted on the palm. I noticed I have a new root coming out which made me very happy to see.

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Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-18-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,230
Posted By The3birds
The tree fern can be pricy if you get a large...

The tree fern can be pricy if you get a large piece of it, but they break down too fast for Renantheras. I would like to see a pic of yours on the palm. I keep meaning to take a pic of mine, but I...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-07-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,394
Posted By The3birds
Just make sure it won't eat your orchids, our...

Just make sure it won't eat your orchids, our cats will eat the blooms off any orchid I bring inside. They also like repotting, but tend to leave the plant without the pot.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-06-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,394
Posted By The3birds
Be very careful when using hot pepper on your...

Be very careful when using hot pepper on your plants. If you have ever handled a hot pepper you may remember the burning sensation on your hands and mouth. That is the volatile oils in the pepper...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-05-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,394
Posted By The3birds
There are very few lizards that are omnivores...

There are very few lizards that are omnivores Iguana are one. I suspect the lizard was eating something that was eating the flower, or when it grabbed the insect it also took a bite out of the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-29-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,230
Posted By The3birds
Thanks for your suggestion, but after thinking it...

Thanks for your suggestion, but after thinking it over I decided to mount the Renanthera. Mostly because I was concerned high winds would beat the orchid around with it being so tall. I had troubles...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-23-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,230
Posted By The3birds
Actually there are three previous bloom stalks...

Actually there are three previous bloom stalks two up top. I was planning to hang it outside along with my other orchids since I live in south Florida.

Thank you for your advice I was thinking...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-23-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,094
Posted By The3birds
Hi Dounoharm I thought you should always...

Hi Dounoharm I thought you should always fertilize before watering because the plant absorbs the water and then has no room to absorb the fertilizer?
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-23-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,230
Posted By The3birds
Do you think the 6" basket will be big enough, or...

Do you think the 6" basket will be big enough, or should I go for a bigger one. I know they don't like their roots to be messed with. The soft wire is coated wire?
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-22-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,230
Posted By The3birds
Advice on "potting" Renanthera

I bought this Renanthera at The Redland orchid festival this last Sunday and thought I would get suggestions from the board on how to pot it. Next to the orchid is a 6 inch basket I was going to put...
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