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Forum: Propagation 06-26-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,922
Posted By Ben Belton
As a disclaimer, I have only worked with Phals,...

As a disclaimer, I have only worked with Phals, but I assume at this stage most protocorms are the same. I'm not sure what you are working with.

The protocorms will start to swell and grow and at...
Forum: Propagation 05-04-2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By Ben Belton
Having read many comments over the years of...

Having read many comments over the years of people who were actively doing it, it isn't as easy as just looking at the chromosomes through a microscope. Chemicals have to be obtained to stain the...
Forum: Propagation 05-04-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By Ben Belton
I honestly doubt it. Counting chromosomes is...

I honestly doubt it. Counting chromosomes is very laborious and tedious. It takes a lot of time and chemicals that aren't easy to obtain. Also, while popular in the hobby, plants like Mini Mark...
Forum: Propagation 05-04-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By Ben Belton
Mini Mark is half philippinensis. It is possible...

Mini Mark is half philippinensis. It is possible that the hybridizer had a tetraploid philippinensis making Mini Mark a triploid. Triploids are usually pollen sterile.

There is no way to...
Forum: Hybrids 02-17-2016, 12:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,384
Posted By Ben Belton
I think it depends on what you like. If you like...

I think it depends on what you like. If you like novelty type, then definitely Big Leaf Orchids or Louisiana. If you like the big standards, there are lots of places. Big Leaf also has a few...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-14-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,264
Posted By Ben Belton
It's in good shape, but it is in desperate need...

It's in good shape, but it is in desperate need of repotting. I need some help. Go HERE (http://www.orchidboard.com/community/cymbidium-alliance/88993-repotting-time-pee-wee.html) for my thread on...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-14-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,264
Posted By Ben Belton
The leaves are about 30" and the flowers are are...

The leaves are about 30" and the flowers are are about the size of a quarter.

I forgot to mention, it smells amazing.
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-14-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,154
Posted By Ben Belton
Repotting Time for Pee Wee

I own one Cymbidium. I love it. Was given to me by one of my orchid mentors years ago. I'll never get rid of it. It is time to repot it, and since I don't do this regular, I need advice. ...
Forum: Propagation 11-19-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,610
Posted By Ben Belton
Hey, I wrote a reply a few days ago, but...

Hey,

I wrote a reply a few days ago, but apparently I messed it up because it is not posted.

In the US many of us get our orchid lab supplies from Phytotech. They have an Australian...
Forum: Propagation 11-04-2015, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,195
Posted By Ben Belton
I have seen discussions on this in the past from...

I have seen discussions on this in the past from people who do it often, and no one really agreed when the best time is. You can do it on an old spike, but sometimes contaminants have become more...
Forum: Propagation 10-25-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,019
Posted By Ben Belton
I will try. I didn't end up with much seed.

I will try. I didn't end up with much seed.
Forum: Propagation 10-19-2015, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,019
Posted By Ben Belton
Thanks for the information! I'll let you know...

Thanks for the information! I'll let you know how it turns out when I get it all done.
Forum: Propagation 10-19-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,019
Posted By Ben Belton
So you sow the seed directly onto the P656? ...

So you sow the seed directly onto the P656?

I use P656 for Phalaenopsis, but I do not start the seed on it.
Forum: Propagation 10-17-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,019
Posted By Ben Belton
Dendrobium Flasking

I will be flasking Dendrobium seed soon. The pod split on me unexpectedly. I will be doing dry seed. It is a cross of mini antelopes. Has any flasked these? What media do you use? I was...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-07-2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,058
Posted By Ben Belton
This is a tiny flower. Maybe 4cm across. I like...

This is a tiny flower. Maybe 4cm across. I like the flowers but I haven't had much luck growing the plant. It is in bad shape. Someone told me they don't like it as wet as a lot of Paphs, so I...
Forum: Propagation 05-31-2015, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,921
Posted By Ben Belton
Can you post a pic? Sounds interesting.

Can you post a pic? Sounds interesting.
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 05-25-2015, 10:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,058
Posted By Ben Belton
That's good to know. I have mostly Phals. My...

That's good to know. I have mostly Phals. My Paph collection is really starting to grow, but still don't know much about them.
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 05-25-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,058
Posted By Ben Belton
I have no idea.

I have no idea.
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 05-25-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,058
Posted By Ben Belton
(godefroyae x ang-thong alba)

May I never have to type that name out again. This flower is very cupped which is not easy to see in the picture. Someone told me this would probably be expected from this cross. I don't have a...
Forum: Hybrids 04-02-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,638
Posted By Ben Belton
Thanks everyone. I hope to get a few more posted...

Thanks everyone. I hope to get a few more posted soon.
Forum: Hybrids 03-23-2015, 11:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,638
Posted By Ben Belton
First Burst of Spring

Joy Spring Tina 'Anaconda'
http://benbelton.com/onlinepics/orchids/2015/anaconda_032315.jpg

Bear King x gigantea
http://benbelton.com/onlinepics/orchids/2015/bearkingxgigantea_032315.jpg
...
Forum: Species 03-19-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,530
Posted By Ben Belton
I don't think bellina has any different care than...

I don't think bellina has any different care than hybrids. It can be a little tough when it is small, but once you get some roots and about a 6" leaf span, you should be fine.

Good luck with...
Forum: Species 03-19-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,530
Posted By Ben Belton
Bellinas smell amazing usually. A good bellina...

Bellinas smell amazing usually. A good bellina seedling goes for around $35 if it has any size to it.
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 03-15-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,376
Posted By Ben Belton
I can't take credit. I rent it.

I can't take credit. I rent it.
Forum: Hybrids 02-07-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,036
Posted By Ben Belton
First Flowers of the New Year

I'm going to try to do better about posting here this year. I want to spread the good news of novelty Phalaenopsis.


Ken Avant 'Crystelle'
Not a very good pic. ...
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