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Forum: Off Topic - Totally 07-20-2008, 11:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 918
Posted By Jeremy
Jasminium Sambac

Hello everyone. I got a question about Jasminium Sambac 'grand duke of tuscany' var. supreme. I recently got it from a mail order company, and i ordered a 1 gallon plant (6" pot) and to my...
Forum: Hybrids 04-08-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 919
Posted By Jeremy
Phalaenopsis actually like high humidity. 60% or...

Phalaenopsis actually like high humidity. 60% or more is excellent but it is necessary that there is air circulation so fungal diseases don't become a problem

Jeremy
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-05-2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By Jeremy
I do have wooden window cases, but I use window...

I do have wooden window cases, but I use window plastic insulation during the winter to stop condensation and ruining the wood (also the insulation protects the orchids from the cold windows).
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-05-2008, 10:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By Jeremy
My house was built in 1996. I don't have any idea...

My house was built in 1996. I don't have any idea whether it has moisture barrier. When did they start installing moisture barriers?

Jeremy
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-05-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By Jeremy
My orchids have been in there for a long time on...

My orchids have been in there for a long time on a western windowsill, usually the humidity levels stay 65-75% during the winter and 80-90% in the summer by using a humidifier. The plant grew nicely,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-04-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By Jeremy
Humidity question

Hello everyone. I am wondering how much humidity to keep in my orchid growing room, I grow them in the house so I want to know what is high enough for good growth without keeping it too high to...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 02-10-2008, 10:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,557
Posted By Jeremy
Den. Sea Mary 'snow king'

Hello everyone. I just bought my first nobile hybrid which is in bud right now. I have a few questions on the growth habit of this particular hybrid. Does this plant need to lose its leaves first...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-02-2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,388
Posted By Jeremy
Switching Fertilizer

Hello everyone. I was wondering if it is neccesary to switch from a high nitrogen fertilizer to a high phosphorus fertilizer before the orchid flowers. I read somewhere that high P is not necessary...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 01-27-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,261
Posted By Jeremy
The palm tree is growing in the same room as my...

The palm tree is growing in the same room as my orchids except it is farther from the window. It receives some sun during the winter and bright shade during the summer. Humidity is high and the...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 01-27-2008, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,261
Posted By Jeremy
Repotting indoor palm

Hello Everyone. My parlor palm (chamaedorea elegans) had extremely compacted soil. So I decided to repot it because I couldn't remember the last time I repotted it. I was wondering if it was ok to...
Forum: Hybrids 01-21-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,812
Posted By Jeremy
The environment hasn't changed, they have been...

The environment hasn't changed, they have been growing in the same spot. The phalaenopsis are used to night temperatures in the low 60's, which is probably the coolest temperatures they tolerate. And...
Forum: Hybrids 01-20-2008, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,812
Posted By Jeremy
Risk of Bud Blast?

Hello everyone, I am concerned about bud blast on my four phalaenopsis in bud. Due to the extreme cold here in the midwest, my night temperatures dropped lower than expected. The low was 56F in the...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 12-31-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,341
Posted By Jeremy
repotting paph

I just recently aquired a Paphiopedilum Vanda M Pearman and its blooming season is in late spring to early summer. The potting mix looks like it is breaking down because it holds way too much water....
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-31-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,330
Posted By Jeremy
I too am also sick of winter, and the sad part is...

I too am also sick of winter, and the sad part is there is still at least 2 more months dealing with cold temperatures. It has also been a mostly overcast winter here in Chicago. And these are not...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-31-2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,657
Posted By Jeremy
Thank you all. I removed the cinnamon by spraying...

Thank you all. I removed the cinnamon by spraying a stream of distilled water in the crown, and all the cinnamon floated out. I also dried the crown with tissue paper to prevent crown rot.

Jeremy
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-30-2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,657
Posted By Jeremy
cinnamon falls on to growth point

I was using cinnamon powder to seal a cut on my phalaenopsis, and I accidentally spilled some into the crown (the area where new leaves emerge). I am not sure whether it fell onto the apical meristem...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 10-29-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,929
Posted By Jeremy
I give water my Tolumnia once a week in the...

I give water my Tolumnia once a week in the winter and often during the summer. I also mist it often and keep the humidity high (60-90%) year round. It is located in a west window with hot...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 10-27-2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,178
Posted By Jeremy
This growth hasn't bloomed yet since the leaf on...

This growth hasn't bloomed yet since the leaf on the top is still growing. I see no mites. I am not exactly sure if it is getting enough magnesium or calcium, however my tap water is somewhat hard...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 10-27-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,178
Posted By Jeremy
Paph Magic lantern lower leaves yellowing

My Paph Magic Lantern's lower leaves are turning yellow and then soft brown, then dry brown. I decided to repot it just to be safe if there was deteriorating potting mix. However the lower leaves are...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 10-15-2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,097
Posted By Jeremy
I decided to change potting mixes. The jade plant...

I decided to change potting mixes. The jade plant is grown with my orchids and the high humidity causes the soil to dry very slowly. I changed to miracle gro cactus mix and I also decided to add some...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 10-14-2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,097
Posted By Jeremy
Jade plant potting mix

My jade plant was outside and there was a strong wind that knocked over and broke the clay pot. I had to repot immediatly. I didn't have time to run to the store and get cactus potting mix. So I...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 10-01-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,974
Posted By Jeremy
The best time to repot n. falcata is early spring...

The best time to repot n. falcata is early spring when the plant begins to grow. I would keep the n. falcata damp in the winter but not too wet. It also appreciates high humidity and Intermediate to...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 09-30-2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,939
Posted By Jeremy
I think you should try to grow orchids with high...

I think you should try to grow orchids with high intensity lights like metal halide. You get the benefit of bright light to grow high light orchids and you may also notice that the light generates...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 09-29-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,453
Posted By Jeremy
I usually peel back the sheath around the...

I usually peel back the sheath around the pseudobulb if it is black or dryed out. I do this very carefully not to harm the plant. I peel the dead sheath since it prevents rot of the psuedobulb, it...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 09-29-2007, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,669
Posted By Jeremy
Tropical Hibiscus can not tolerate frost, so it...

Tropical Hibiscus can not tolerate frost, so it won't survive in Canada. However, if you have hardy Hibiscus (AKA rose of sharon) then you may be able to grow it outside in a protected place if...
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