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Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-21-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,569
Posted By alley
Rosie, if you find that you have damaged roots,...

Rosie, if you find that you have damaged roots, and the leaves are wilting due to the fact that the plant is not hydrated enough, how do you proceed with watering? Should you water less, more, a...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 10-25-2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,000
Posted By alley
Ok, sounds great. My first den spiked about the...

Ok, sounds great. My first den spiked about the same time as yours did. It's only a couple of inches long, but there's also 2 new spikes that have just formed. I'm excited to see what your den looks...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 10-25-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,000
Posted By alley
Silken, how long did it take from spike to bloom?

Silken, how long did it take from spike to bloom?
Forum: Identification Forum 10-02-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,428
Posted By alley
If you ever get any keiki's from this plant, I...

If you ever get any keiki's from this plant, I would love to have one- it's beautiful... Alley
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-27-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Is it ok to use seaweed extract and a fertilizer...

Is it ok to use seaweed extract and a fertilizer as well?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-27-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Thanks Rosie, I think you're right. I went ahead...

Thanks Rosie, I think you're right. I went ahead and repotted them.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-25-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Thanks Rosie. I'm sure they will rust as well,...

Thanks Rosie. I'm sure they will rust as well, which I'm not worried about as much as the harm it may do to the roots of the orchid. Do you think the metal itself is bad for them?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-25-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Another (probably stupid) question

I have some antique tins (small, decorated) that I thought my phals would look nice planted in. I poked holes in the bottoms of them with a hole punch-as many as I could. My question, in hindsight,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-14-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Beverly, thanks. What I meant was how far from...

Beverly, thanks. What I meant was how far from the plant should I mount the lighting fixture so as not to burn the phals. By sun, I really meant window with no shade...sorry. But Silken advised that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-14-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Thanks so much, it helps tremendously. I was...

Thanks so much, it helps tremendously. I was afraid that the T5's would be too much if I kept them too close to the light...but I just don't seem to be getting enough light from my windows. There is...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-14-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,260
Posted By alley
Thanks Ray, I appreciate it. I can always buy...

Thanks Ray, I appreciate it. I can always buy more light later on if necessary, I was concerned about something I had read about lumens in another thread...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-13-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,260
Posted By alley
Hey guys, I just purchased a 2ft fixture with 4...

Hey guys, I just purchased a 2ft fixture with 4 T5's...but I've noticed all the posts say 4ft.(after I bought the fixture of course) Have I really screwed up? or can I use this fixture effectively...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-13-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
:rofl: I love it here.... That's so...

:rofl: I love it here....
That's so funny....but, Beverly, I mean, while in bloom, is it ok, for them to be under the lights then too? Thanks!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-13-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
About how far away should I place the plants from...

About how far away should I place the plants from the actual fixture? Same as with sun? Thanks!!!!:blushing:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-11-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Should I keep the orchids under the lights after...

Should I keep the orchids under the lights after they have bloomed?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-06-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Thanks Chryss...I just ordered a 4 bulb fixture...

Thanks Chryss...I just ordered a 4 bulb fixture with t5's so if anyone has any idea how long I should probably put the phals under the lights per day, any round about figure would be good for a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-06-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Also, How long per day should I put them under...

Also, How long per day should I put them under the lights and when?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-06-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Philip, I'm wanting to get some T5's for my...

Philip, I'm wanting to get some T5's for my phals. I have 4 phals....how many bulbs and at what Kelvin each should I be looking for? thanks in advance
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Thanks Rosie...I think I'm getting the gist of it...

Thanks Rosie...I think I'm getting the gist of it now...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-01-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Ok, Thanks!-Merlyn-How do you water them when you...

Ok, Thanks!-Merlyn-How do you water them when you pot them like this?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-01-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Thanks so much Philip, Merlyn, and Rosie! I must...

Thanks so much Philip, Merlyn, and Rosie! I must say I am a little intimidated by the photo that Merlyn posted, though I know this is probably the best way, I'm a little scared to try that just...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-31-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 704,379
Posted By alley
Talking Leaning Position?

Could you clarify what you meant by a 'leaning position' for me? I recently repotted and want to make sure I did it right...if you have a photo that would exemplify that would be great....
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