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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-25-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By Strider 60
I'm not that familiar with Cyms. but pics would...

I'm not that familiar with Cyms. but pics would help alot to figure out your problem otherwise it sounds like your not getting a good culture match:) Good luck:)
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-25-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By Strider 60
:helloWelcome to the O.B. We hope to learn with...

:helloWelcome to the O.B. We hope to learn with you:waving
Forum: Identification Forum 06-22-2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,141
Posted By Strider 60
You might want to include a pic of the entire...

You might want to include a pic of the entire plant which might help in the ID of it. I'm too new to help myself but I have read several posts where they have requested that:) Good luck;)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,952
Posted By Strider 60
I agree, my Phal noID has worked for me as a...

I agree, my Phal noID has worked for me as a beginner, it was properly potted in bark, some I have seen were packed very tight with sphag. When I repotted the roots were healthy with only a small...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,952
Posted By Strider 60
:) King of Orchids, I'm a newbie and I received a...

:) King of Orchids, I'm a newbie and I received a Phal as a gift so the choice was not mine, most of the lit. I have read recomends the Phal as a great beginner, I also know that alot of the lit....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-21-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,952
Posted By Strider 60
Phals can be easy to grow, it boils down to...

Phals can be easy to grow, it boils down to matching their native cultur as close as possible, if your heavy with watering then a clear pot and/or the skewer method of monitoring water amounts might...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-21-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,354
Posted By Strider 60
That sounds alot like what I've heard occurs with...

That sounds alot like what I've heard occurs with scale but depending on how old the plant is I recently saw a store clerk put something on an Orchids leaves to shiny them up, a nono, hopefully a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-21-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,983
Posted By Strider 60
:waving I'm new to Orchids as well so I'm not...

:waving I'm new to Orchids as well so I'm not familiar with all the different var.:) You might try "Oak Hill" too, I've had luck with them.:D The main thing is though is buy what your looking for and...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-21-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,500
Posted By Strider 60
:hello Welcome to the Orchid Board and don't...

:hello Welcome to the Orchid Board and don't worry about the size of your collection;) We'll help you grow it in no time:rofl:
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-21-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,368
Posted By Strider 60
:waving Welcome to the O.B. When it comes to...

:waving Welcome to the O.B. When it comes to Orchids the addiction only gets worse:rofl:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-17-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,540
Posted By Strider 60
Those may not be bamboo, you need more like...

Those may not be bamboo, you need more like sishkabob skewers, the cheap ones and insert all the way in to the bottom:D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-17-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,312
Posted By Strider 60
:) How are you? I'm new to Orchids myself so I...

:) How are you? I'm new to Orchids myself so I don't think I can be much help. I have always heard that you shouldn't cut the spike until after it is done blooming or unless you want to try to make...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-17-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By Strider 60
:hello I'm new to this forum also:) I have to say...

:hello I'm new to this forum also:) I have to say I'm a Phalaholic, they are my favorites but I'm always looking for new ones to try my hand at. Good luck with yours:D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-17-2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,773
Posted By Strider 60
:hello I'm new here and more than likely have...

:hello I'm new here and more than likely have alot to learn but are you fertilizing weekly, weakly? If so I always allow mine to drop off naturaly, unsightly maybe but they might be useful to the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-17-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,540
Posted By Strider 60
:) Another good idea to monitor moisture in your...

:) Another good idea to monitor moisture in your medium is to use a cheap bamboo skewer, put it in the pot and pull it out once in awhile and you should be able to see a bit of moisture on it, check...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-17-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By Strider 60
:waving Hello! I'm new to this forum too. It's...

:waving Hello! I'm new to this forum too. It's always nice to make new friends who share the same interests, our Orchids:rofl: Hope we can learn about them together:biggrin:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-17-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,540
Posted By Strider 60
:hello I'm new to Orchids as well, yours looks...

:hello I'm new to Orchids as well, yours looks good so far, one thing I have learned about light is that an east facing window is best but we can't all have that. If you don't have a light meter you...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-17-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By Strider 60
Talking Morning to All from Ohio

:hello I'm a fairly new Orchid grower from Ohio:biggrin: My starting collection includes a Encyclia fragrans, a Phalaenopsis violacea v. Malaysia and a Palaenopsis no name. I have to say though that...
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