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Forum: Propagation 01-14-2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,491
Posted By John
I don't have an answer for you but sometime in...

I don't have an answer for you but sometime in the past on this forum there was a post with a similar problem and someone said that it was due to improper media or something in the media that...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 06-16-2010, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,798
Posted By John
Hi Irene, Are you saying that the t5's do not...

Hi Irene,
Are you saying that the t5's do not have a cord and plug on them or that they have a cord but no plug? In any case, I would wire each separately with a cord and three prong plug. On the...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-23-2009, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
Posted By John
Thanks Calvin and Camille I will post an update...

Thanks Calvin and Camille I will post an update after I have them on the new times.
John
Forum: Propagation 10-22-2009, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,583
Posted By John
You may want to contact Phytotech Labs, Plant...

You may want to contact Phytotech Labs, Plant Growth Research & Development | PhytoTechnology Laboratories (http://www.phytotechlab.com) or the Orchid Seedbank Project and ask them. It could be...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-22-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
Posted By John
Lights at night?

I have just signed up for Real Time Pricing for my electric meter and want to know if anyone has run their light setup through the night instead of the daytime. On this program, my electric rate...
Forum: Propagation 08-21-2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 162,130
Posted By John
Welcome to the Board! I would love to see some...

Welcome to the Board! I would love to see some pictures of your plants and setup.
John
Forum: Propagation 08-19-2009, 05:18 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 162,130
Posted By John
Vanessa I use syringes and bleach solution to...

Vanessa I use syringes and bleach solution to soak the seeds and then I push out the bleach and pull in sterile water to rinse and then squirt the seeds on to the media. From what I remember, flow...
Forum: Propagation 08-17-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 162,130
Posted By John
Ok I am a little confused. I don't know if you...

Ok I am a little confused. I don't know if you are talking about a glove box or flow hood. If you are using a flow hood, then spray the inside with alcohol and run it for 15 to 30 minutes and let...
Forum: Propagation 07-03-2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,560
Posted By John
If your media goes slimy or liquid I think that...

If your media goes slimy or liquid I think that would indicate bacterial contamination. I can't really tell but the first two photos may show uncontrolled cell division. There was a post a while...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,176
Posted By John
Hi Michael I don't think there is a definitive...

Hi Michael I don't think there is a definitive answer for your question. I have used 4' four tube t12s, 4' four tube t8s, 4' four tube t5's and 500 watt and 800 watt high pressure sodium/metal...
Forum: Propagation 05-06-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,560
Posted By John
I don't think that it is a good idea to check a...

I don't think that it is a good idea to check a flask for odor if you think it is contaminated. You would have no idea what kind of bacteria or mold is growing in there. Lab proceedure dictates...
Forum: Propagation 04-25-2009, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,475
Posted By John
Have you gotten the pictures you were looking...

Have you gotten the pictures you were looking for? I have made both a glove box and flow hood so let me know if you still need pictures.
John
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-17-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,772
Posted By John
Disclaimer: I have killed several Vanda so I am...

Disclaimer: I have killed several Vanda so I am no expert. That said, I don't think that the root is going to grow anymore. I would consider putting it back in the terrarium and limit the amount of...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 03-27-2009, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,607
Posted By John
Hi Frogman, I don't have any suggestions right...

Hi Frogman,
I don't have any suggestions right now but I thought I could bounce this post back up and someone may be able to help. (Mounts and I don't get along very well) It sounds like you have...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 03-27-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By John
Hello, are you saying that your plants are...

Hello, are you saying that your plants are growing but the problem is that they are not blooming, or are you having problems getting them to grow? If they are growing and just not blooming, I would...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-16-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,659
Posted By John
Thank you for your input. It would seem that we...

Thank you for your input. It would seem that we are the only ones trying to grow these. I have mine under lights in the basement and there are several fans going. I am hoping now that spring is...
Forum: Propagation 10-14-2008, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,189
Posted By John
Hi BearyFaery, Always glad to hear someone else...

Hi BearyFaery, Always glad to hear someone else caught up in flasking. Can you post a picture of your flow hood? I would suggest that at least at first, you purchase media from Phytotech Labs, or...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 10-09-2008, 01:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,655
Posted By John
Congratulations!! I would suggest contacting the...

Congratulations!! I would suggest contacting the hotel and get the name of their preferred flower vendor. Contact the vendor and ask what they would suggest that is in bloom and in the colors you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-07-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By John
Hi Flowerpot, I also have several anosmum but...

Hi Flowerpot,
I also have several anosmum but since I don't do well with mountings, they are in either clay or plastic pots with standard bark mix. They also get watered once a week.
John
Forum: Propagation 10-06-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 162,130
Posted By John
Here is a link to the Orchid Seed Bank Project...

Here is a link to the Orchid Seed Bank Project where you can click on Technical Data and near the bottom of the list is Orchid Seed Handling and Storage. If you are going to sow the seeds soon then...
Forum: Propagation 10-05-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,050
Posted By John
Bell Bella you sound sad. You need to be...

Bell Bella you sound sad. You need to be positive about this! When I first tried to flask you would have thought that I wanted to grow mold! The more you do the better the outcome. I want to hear...
Forum: Propagation 10-04-2008, 04:09 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 162,130
Posted By John
David $250 for a flow hood is a great price. ...

David $250 for a flow hood is a great price. Just make sure that everything is in working order. If you have to replace the filter it can get pricey. If possible, have your friend start it up and...
Forum: Propagation 10-03-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 162,130
Posted By John
Hi Abby, I would suggest that you purchase media...

Hi Abby, I would suggest that you purchase media from Phytotechlabs.com that is premeasured and formulated. All you do is add it to boiling distilled water and then pour into flasks. This way you...
Forum: Propagation 10-03-2008, 03:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,050
Posted By John
Hi Royal, Thanks for the reply. I guess I...

Hi Royal,
Thanks for the reply. I guess I wasn't completely clear with my question. The contamination shows up around the edges of the dish, not near the seeds. After the first couple of dishes...
Forum: Propagation 10-03-2008, 01:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,050
Posted By John
Royal have you used the petri dishes before? If...

Royal have you used the petri dishes before? If you have how well did they work? I liked the concept and I still have a few that I made up about six months ago and didn't use for seeds and are not...
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