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Forum: Contests & Polls 05-11-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 25,792
Posted By val_and_graham
Here is ours : A beautiful Paph. Maudiae x...

Here is ours : A beautiful Paph. Maudiae x Hsinying Rasin


https://sites.google.com/site/orchidpix/photos/DSC_0302.JPG
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-15-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,309
Posted By val_and_graham
Hi, you seem to be doing all the right things so...

Hi, you seem to be doing all the right things so far:bowing.
As the sensitive roots have been disturbed by the repotting process you should water sparingly until the roots become established again....
Forum: Identification Forum 02-04-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,836
Posted By val_and_graham
This is what I love about the orchid board -...

This is what I love about the orchid board - everyone is super friendly and helpful, even if its not an orchid. Thanks everyone for making it such a nice place to hang out :D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-01-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Posted By val_and_graham
We tend to trim ours back after bloom, but as...

We tend to trim ours back after bloom, but as each plant is a living thing, its hard to tell you exactly what would happen if you left it as it is. The great news is that your orchid is creating new...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-01-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
Posted By val_and_graham
If I read your post correctly, you repotted it to...

If I read your post correctly, you repotted it to a white pot very recently, but have since read that most advise a clear pot?
You also mention that you dont want to do a full compost refresh. Is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-30-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,928
Posted By val_and_graham
Wow, very persistent pests you have, surviving a...

Wow, very persistent pests you have, surviving a fire! Gin made a great suggestion - could you maybe put in "orchid pests" into google search and post a link to a website which contains something...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-24-2010, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By val_and_graham
Here on OB we all know exactly how you feel. ...

Here on OB we all know exactly how you feel.

It's hard not to appear too smug when showing off your beautiful orchids isn't it?:bowing
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 11-11-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,238
Posted By val_and_graham
I agree with you, my post was not as clear as it...

I agree with you, my post was not as clear as it could have been, and also agree that NY's winter (and frost danger) would be too harsh for Cyms. My post assumed they would be inside by this time but...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 11-11-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,238
Posted By val_and_graham
New York's annual weather season will be fine for...

New York's annual weather season will be fine for Cymbidiums - indeed the difference in summer and winter temperatures will be very helpful for prompting blooms. Just watch out for heavy rain damage...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-11-2010, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,151
Posted By val_and_graham
If you are having trouble uploading pictures to...

If you are having trouble uploading pictures to this site, feel free to upload them to flickr or some other photo sharing site. We're looking forward to helping you :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-11-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,339
Posted By val_and_graham
Hi Justine, photos would be a great help. Also,...

Hi Justine, photos would be a great help. Also, let us know if this yellow leaf orchid has had anything at all done differently to it compared to your other 2 orchids on the window?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-10-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,460
Posted By val_and_graham
I agree with Joann - it comes down to the reason...

I agree with Joann - it comes down to the reason you are wanting to repot. Can you tell us more? Are you concerned about the roots (rotting?size of roots versus size of pot?mould/algae in potting...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-10-2010, 02:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By val_and_graham
Hi, it's so disappointing for you to find that...

Hi, it's so disappointing for you to find that the buds on your phal are yellowing when you have waited so long for it to bloom :( I can only add one more tip to the list of very helpful advice from...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-09-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By val_and_graham
Charcoal is added to help a potting medium retain...

Charcoal is added to help a potting medium retain water, but the orchid roots don't want to be drowned or suffocated by our medium - so thats what the bark does - it provides space and air around...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 11-09-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,833
Posted By val_and_graham
Bob Harris's spike pics were fantastic. We...

Bob Harris's spike pics were fantastic. We happened to have a pic which shows the different spike types side by side, which might help show things in context for any beginners.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-08-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,365
Posted By val_and_graham
We tend to agree with ardera and Paul Mc as we...

We tend to agree with ardera and Paul Mc as we prefer bark for our Phals. Your poor little Phal has been repotted twice if I've read your original post correctly. General advice is not to continually...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-05-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,815
Posted By val_and_graham
Hi QueenBee, Do you have any thoughts on...

Hi QueenBee,

Do you have any thoughts on what's causing the orchid(s) to be like that? Where have you been keeping it/them? What's been your watering regime? Any sign of pests?
Do you have any...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 11-04-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,174
Posted By val_and_graham
We've had very good results using a clay pot. ...

We've had very good results using a clay pot.
Here's what we've been using (empty)
http://www.orchidboard.com/community/gallery/data/1546/medium/photo72.jpg

and full!
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-04-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,922
Posted By val_and_graham
Hello Tephrochr, Your Cymbidium is quite a...

Hello Tephrochr,

Your Cymbidium is quite a different orchid from the Phal. Cymbidium are more hardy,and tend to need more water than many other types of orchids.

You have made a great start...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-03-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,728
Posted By val_and_graham
Your phal certainly looks healthy. I agree with...

Your phal certainly looks healthy. I agree with the other o b members that a distinct temperature drop at night may encourage a flower spike. Also ensure it has as much light as poss. I do not...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-28-2010, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,342
Posted By val_and_graham
Hi Melody - did the store let you keep the ill...

Hi Melody - did the store let you keep the ill plant? If they did, whilst you wait for the store to get a healthy stock, you could practice your "resuscitation" skills on the original one? you might...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-28-2010, 06:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,462
Posted By val_and_graham
Adding to Jennyfleurs point, another benefit of a...

Adding to Jennyfleurs point, another benefit of a clear pot is that it allows you to fully view any algae build up throughout the depth of your (bark) compost -this will be usually visible as a green...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-28-2010, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By val_and_graham
Hi trace25, As mentioned by Zoi2, this is...

Hi trace25,

As mentioned by Zoi2, this is natural as the blooms don't last forever, and, indeed it could have been caused by a change in its environment as it was transferred to you from the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-19-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,922
Posted By val_and_graham
For those lucky ones in the UK - full details of...

For those lucky ones in the UK - full details of the mentioned Peterborough Orchid show 2011 can be found here at their site...
www.peterboroughinternationalorchidshow.org.uk...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-19-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,328
Posted By val_and_graham
Thanks for sharing these - simply...

Thanks for sharing these - simply beautiful!:bowing
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