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Forum: Species 02-06-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,421
Posted By tanlu
Does it get fragrant? I purchased a very young...

Does it get fragrant? I purchased a very young seedling 2 years ago, then got impatient and also doubted the ID and purchased another more mature seedling from a better source. Needless to say, I’ve...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 02-24-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,606
Posted By tanlu
I very recently purchased a Den trantuanii that's...

I very recently purchased a Den trantuanii that's in bloom with another bud and a tiny spike lower down. They're very charming plants and are reputed to be quite flexible regarding temperature range,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-31-2019, 01:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,025
Posted By tanlu
I'm quite late in joining this conversation, but...

I'm quite late in joining this conversation, but had to respond to this. I very recently purchased a S. japonica seedling, that happened to be in spike when it arrived. I'm very impressed with your...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 11-28-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,713
Posted By tanlu
So does that mean that mine won't flower until...

So does that mean that mine won't flower until spring? The spikes are now completely yellow, but still very stiff, as in they don't look like they'll be coming off by themselves. Should I cut them...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 11-27-2012, 12:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,713
Posted By tanlu
How do I stimulate den-phal spike?

Hi all,

I've killed a den in the past so I've shyed away from them until now. I purchased two den-phals, one is a mini, that were out of bloom for $2 each last Friday. They are sitting by the...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-28-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,177
Posted By tanlu
Hi Eric, I think Brassavolas are the only...

Hi Eric,

I think Brassavolas are the only like of orchid I can grow in the somewhat-dry and sunny conditions my room provides! They produce the most amazing evening fragrance that just fills up...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-27-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,177
Posted By tanlu
Thanks Discus for your comment. I'm probably just...

Thanks Discus for your comment. I'm probably just a little paranoid since I've lost other kinds of plants while I was away for more than 2 days. I used aluminum wire to anchor it to the pot. I'm...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-27-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,177
Posted By tanlu
Hi everyone, I wanted to restart this thread...

Hi everyone,

I wanted to restart this thread because I just repotted my brassavola since it was in a tiny pot and was putting out new growth on at least 4 different sights. When I took it out of...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-25-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,177
Posted By tanlu
I have them growing next to several herbs and...

I have them growing next to several herbs and next to another mini-catt. The two orchids are inside a large bowl with pebbles which seems to provide enough humidity. I'm curious though, I've found...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-19-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,177
Posted By tanlu
Thank you all for your thoughtful replies. Our...

Thank you all for your thoughtful replies. Our boiler just got fixed so now the issue is dry heat rather than the cold. The day time temps in the house are in the low 70s. I came back this evening to...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-18-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,177
Posted By tanlu
Brassavola Grand Stars

Hi all,

Most of my orchids died since I can't provide much humidity and air flow in the house. I have one $2 Pot. Little Fortune 15 that sent up a new pseudo-bulb which grew vigorously in the...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-19-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,657
Posted By tanlu
Thanks everyone!! I subitted a question to...

Thanks everyone!!

I subitted a question to orchid "experts" on allexperts.com, and the one who responded, citing Fred Clark, a hybridizer that specializes in minicatts and their success is based...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-19-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,657
Posted By tanlu
$2 pot. little fortune care #15 info

hi everyone,

I killed every orchid I've raised. Except for one phal that lived for 5 years until I let my mom take care of it over one summer=(

I'm not one to give up so easily, so I gave it...
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 03-11-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,832
Posted By tanlu
Did you add any limestone/calcium in the mix??

Did you add any limestone/calcium in the mix??
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 03-03-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,832
Posted By tanlu
Congrats! I love that feeling when your package...

Congrats! I love that feeling when your package that you've been looking forward to receiving finally arrives.

Are there any signs of flower buds? I'm thinking of ordering them too...so let me...
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 03-03-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,126
Posted By tanlu
Andrew, those are very looking blooms! Is that...

Andrew, those are very looking blooms!
Is that from this year?? How long have you had them?

I'm considering to purchase a formosana since they're supposedly better for beginners.

T
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 03-02-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,126
Posted By tanlu
Neb: Do you have any photos of your pleiones in...

Neb: Do you have any photos of your pleiones in bloom?

Do you have experience growing p. maculata?

This genus of orchids seem very mysterious..
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 03-01-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,126
Posted By tanlu
Wow, Thanks for that reply Phillip, I'm spacing...

Wow, Thanks for that reply Phillip, I'm spacing out at work right now since not much going on..

Where can I get limestone to put at the bottom of small flowerpots??

Here's an interested article...
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 03-01-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,126
Posted By tanlu
Based on what you described (green, firm, and...

Based on what you described (green, firm, and side growth), your bulb seems to be very much alive. I read a horticultural article about the hardiness of the pleione species. Yours should be fine.
...
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 02-28-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,126
Posted By tanlu
Thanks guys those are some amazing photos! I...

Thanks guys those are some amazing photos! I always love seeing orchids in their native habitat.

Phillip, I'm also considering to get a pleione formosana since they seem to be more readily...
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 02-28-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,126
Posted By tanlu
Thanks for the info Phillip. I got one coming in...

Thanks for the info Phillip. I got one coming in the mail now! Sounds like you have success growing them. Would you say they're easier to grow than other orchids?

Are there special conditions...
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 02-28-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,126
Posted By tanlu
Thanks for those links. I actually just ended up...

Thanks for those links. I actually just ended up taking my chances on Ebay and purchased two pleione maculata bulbs for $8. That's the gamble one has to take when shopping on a budget. I just hope...
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 02-28-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,126
Posted By tanlu
Purchase pleione orchids in the USA?

Hi everyone,

I recently discovered this unique and amazing species and I would like to try to grow them! I'm in New York and most of the websites I've seen are UK based. The American websites I've...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-24-2011, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,326
Posted By tanlu
Cool plant. Do you grow yours on a windowsil or...

Cool plant. Do you grow yours on a windowsil or greenhouse?
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 02-23-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,434
Posted By tanlu
stubburn den

Hi,

I've been trying to grow this one (evergreen) miniature dendrobium-phal that I purchased at Trader Joes in 2009, but it hasn't flowered since fall 2009. It sent out a new vigorous shoot in the...
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