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Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-01-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,874
Posted By Gil
Sounds like you have it all covered so I guess I...

Sounds like you have it all covered so I guess I really don't have any other ideas. I lived in Fl back in the early 70's so I know how the humidity and temperatures can be. Best of luck and hope you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-01-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,874
Posted By Gil
Being a big fan of Occam's Razor and looking at...

Being a big fan of Occam's Razor and looking at your pictures, I would say your plants are being given too much water. My indoor orchids (those in bloom) that are in bark get a drink about once a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-19-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,133
Posted By Gil
I feel the roots are looking ok and I would go...

I feel the roots are looking ok and I would go with your idea of planting it in the moss and some bark or if you have it fine orchiata for now. I would keep it moist but not wet. As for the bulb, it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-18-2019, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,146
Posted By Gil
What I read on line was not enough light during...

What I read on line was not enough light during the growth period and you get keiki's good light equals flowers. Read that in a few places. My other "regular" Dens are loving the sun including my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-18-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,146
Posted By Gil
Thank You much. Quite informative information....

Thank You much. Quite informative information. Guess I'll try a bit shadier spot (oak tree shading) on my deck and hope it's enough sunshine for flowers instead of keiki's (which I really wouldn't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-18-2019, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,146
Posted By Gil
Thanks. Thing is the Den needs a lot of light and...

Thanks. Thing is the Den needs a lot of light and is suppose to like direct early or late day sunlight. Perhaps the Phal in it's "bloodline" has a problem with that? LOL! I don't know.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-18-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,146
Posted By Gil
Den Phal Madonna sunshine leaf color

Second year I've had this Den Phal and but first year with new growth. Placed outdoors and it receives morning sun afternoon shade. It is with several other Dendrobiums but this is the only Den Phal....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-08-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,920
Posted By Gil
I started collecting house plants many, many...

I started collecting house plants many, many years ago and slowly began accumulating orchids.
Since I am retired now, taking care of the orchids gives me the challenge of properly caring for them...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-07-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By Gil
Thank you. While it has not yet gotten super cold...

Thank you. While it has not yet gotten super cold here yet we have had some chilly nights into the 30's. So I'll more watchful of night time temperatures. The bright sunlight I'm sure didn't help...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-07-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By Gil
Early Nov Sun and Bloom Blast

Have had Phal's on my window ledge indoors during the cold season for many years but never had a late fall bloomer. Since I have increased my collection I have a few now. This young stuartiana "Sogo"...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-03-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
Posted By Gil
Good job! Is that in S/H?

Good job! Is that in S/H?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-03-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 953
Posted By Gil
I've started using Ray's K-Lite and use it at...

I've started using Ray's K-Lite and use it at regular strength on all my orchids, those blooming and those not. When I used regular OTC orchid fertilizer, I did back off from normal dosage to about...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 09-02-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,281
Posted By Gil
The mold and poor roots tell me you have a...

The mold and poor roots tell me you have a watering issue. When I had my phals in moss and growing indoors, I let the moss dry out a bit before watering. I didn't have a watering schedule, I just...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 08-29-2018, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,672
Posted By Gil
I placed a large healthy Phal in S/H about 2...

I placed a large healthy Phal in S/H about 2 months ago in Hydroton LECA and followed Ray's directions to a tee and the phal is doing terrific. It's summer home, like all my orchids, is outdoors with...
Forum: Hybrids 08-29-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,274
Posted By Gil
Phal. Pylo's Heir

Pylo's Gold x Malibu Heir "L"

One of several of Peter Lin's orchids I acquired a while ago.
First bloom for this one.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 08-28-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,591
Posted By Gil
Two NOID Den Phals (Mini?/Compact?/Normal?)

My local grocery store started carrying Dendrobiums at what I considered to be a very very low price. They are NOID but that is fine. I suspect they are a dendrobium-phal type and wondering if they...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 08-24-2018, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,570
Posted By Gil
The nursery guy mass produces small succulents...

The nursery guy mass produces small succulents and I plan to go back next week for some for my wife's terracotta planter. He said he would still have some of the same Oncidiums waiting for me then.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 08-24-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,570
Posted By Gil
So true! I fell for it due to the deep rich red...

So true!
I fell for it due to the deep rich red color of the flower. I had a really nice Oncidium in my hand when I saw the den. but one plant a day is my self imposed limit.
That's one more than...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 08-24-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,570
Posted By Gil
Thank you. I was afraid it might remain a NOID....

Thank you. I was afraid it might remain a NOID. Was just hoping after I spent some time looking at dendrobium pictures that I found the right one.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 08-24-2018, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,570
Posted By Gil
Den. Madonna?

Last thing I thought I would do today was buy a dendrobium orchid. The nursery owner was given this den. by a lady who didn't want it anymore since the one spike died out. So she traded it in. He put...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 08-15-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,557
Posted By Gil
Thank you. I've learned a lot since coming back...

Thank you. I've learned a lot since coming back and trying it again. Also spent lots of money but it's an honest and fun hobby.
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 08-12-2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,275
Posted By Gil
The orchid is located indoors since it is...

The orchid is located indoors since it is blooming and we want to enjoy the flowers. The highest daytime temperature it gets is 75 degrees.
The fertilizer is Dyna Grow Bloom 3-12-6 applied at 1/4...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 08-11-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,275
Posted By Gil
Miltoniopsis Leaves Yellowing

I have had this Milt. Arnold Linsman "Hot & Spicy" about 2 months. Half of the buds were opened and the rest opened fine.
I give it a drink with CalMax once a week and let the water drain through...
Forum: Identification Forum 08-04-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,017
Posted By Gil
Thank you very, very much. We appreciate the I.D....

Thank you very, very much. We appreciate the I.D. on the plant.
Forum: Identification Forum 08-04-2018, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,017
Posted By Gil
Is this in the orchid family?

My wife was given this plant 5 years ago and she was told it was an orchid. It grows in dirt. I treat it like the rest of the house plants, out on the deck after last frost in before the first. Where...
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