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Forum: Orchids in Bloom 12-08-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 771
Posted By OOAJ
Most recent blooms

This is a repost, first post was in the beginner forum this morning :banghead:
Anyway, plant is a dend. Classic Gem x (Sri-rach x Snowflake) x self. Picked it up about 7 months ago for $2 at...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-07-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,848
Posted By OOAJ
Thanks, I was pleasantly surprised by the color...

Thanks, I was pleasantly surprised by the color and shape as well, I was expecting a puffier, whiter flower from the Classic Gem and Snowflake influence. I was very pleased to see that more of the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-07-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,848
Posted By OOAJ
Want to share my latest blooms

Hi all,
This just came into bloom and I wanted to share :)
It's a dendrobium Classic Gem x (Sri-rach x Snowflake) x self.
Flowers are a little over 1.5 inches across, non fragrant. Best part...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-26-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,226
Posted By OOAJ
follow up

Thanks for the replies, I guess I should go back to wattering this one regularly witht the others.
As a folow up, do you cut back on the fertilizer at all, or do you fertilize consistently durring...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-22-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,226
Posted By OOAJ
How dry is dry for phal mannii

Hi all,
I've transferred my phal mannii to a mount. I understand that they need a dry period to stimulate blooming. My question is how dry should I let it get during this dry period? At present...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-08-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,086
Posted By OOAJ
1 year later

So my little mannii is still doing quite well, I transferred it to SH a while back and it seemed to like that, before the previous leaf would mature, it would start pushing up a new one. However, in...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-30-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,195
Posted By OOAJ
Thanks for the responses. This raises a second...

Thanks for the responses. This raises a second question, I'm using time release fertilizer that I purchased from Ray, should I try to clean it out later in the fall?
The last time I replenished...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-27-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,195
Posted By OOAJ
Here are the pics, I couldn't get very good ones...

Here are the pics, I couldn't get very good ones of the roots, but I can see at least 4 that have made it 1/2 way or farther down in the pot.
Also, for reference, that's a 4 inch pot.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-27-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,195
Posted By OOAJ
I will later tonight when I get home.

I will later tonight when I get home.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-27-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,195
Posted By OOAJ
Phalinopsis mannii in S/H

Hi all, I was curious about growing phal mannii s/h. I bought a seedling about a year ago, and have had it growing s/h for about 8 months now. As far as I can tell, the little mannii seems very...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-15-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By OOAJ
I'm newer to s/h and growing in general, I've...

I'm newer to s/h and growing in general, I've only been growing for a year, but these paphs were among my first plants and until very recently they were growing quite well.
In terms of soaking...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-12-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By OOAJ
Music local society just had their monthly...

Music local society just had their monthly meeting and I was able to speak with one of our resident paph experts. He suggested that it could be mites and to check the roots. He also mentioned that...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-08-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By OOAJ
The fertilizer isn't a powder that's added with...

The fertilizer isn't a powder that's added with the water, it's in pellets and the instructions on the packaging say to refresh the fertilizer every 4 to 7 months bases on the average temp. In terms...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-07-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By OOAJ
As I understand Boston has well above average...

As I understand Boston has well above average quality tap water and none of my other orchids have had an issue with it.

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Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-07-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By OOAJ
The pots do have holes, I put them there at a...

The pots do have holes, I put them there at a similar hight and size to what is available through other vendors since I wanted something that was nicer looking than a Chinese take out container but...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-07-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By OOAJ
Need help please

I have 2 paphs that I have been growing semi hydro, they have bother been about 6-8ft apart, and have never shared the same water or anything else I can think of that would be a direct source...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-21-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,174
Posted By OOAJ
That's what I was afraid of. I don't think it...

That's what I was afraid of. I don't think it was the s/h, I went away over the holidays and I think it got a little dry by the end of the trip.

Oh well, at least I know now...

Sent from my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-21-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,174
Posted By OOAJ
Paph sheath dead or on track?

Hi all,
I've had a paph in sheath for several months, the sheath was green and colored similar to the leaves until recently. About a well ago I noticed that it turned brown and looks kind of like...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-04-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,962
Posted By OOAJ
So I've been looking and can't find any cfl grow...

So I've been looking and can't find any cfl grow lights locally, can anyone suggest a good website?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-03-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,067
Posted By OOAJ
Good to know, I'll post if anything takes a turn...

Good to know, I'll post if anything takes a turn for the worse.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-03-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,962
Posted By OOAJ
Good to know, I'll look into getting a cfl.

Good to know, I'll look into getting a cfl.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-03-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,962
Posted By OOAJ
I do have the light very close, just a few inches...

I do have the light very close, just a few inches above the plant so that it isn't touching/burning the plant.

Also, I did look for a twist style flourescent, but my home depot didn't have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-03-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,962
Posted By OOAJ
Incandescent grow light, waste of money?

I know that most of the grow lights that are used are either flourescent or the high pressure sodium? bulbs, I was wondering if an incandescent bulb could be used as well. I ask because I'm a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-03-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,067
Posted By OOAJ
Oncidium Help, yellow and floppy leaves

I recieved an Oncidium Bllra. Purple Haze from a fellow orchid society member. He said that he got it from Home Depot a couple years ago and it was in bloom, but hasn't done anything since then. He...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-03-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By OOAJ
Yes, that was very helpful. I realy like the...

Yes, that was very helpful. I realy like the pearcei; it seems like it would be ideal for my current growing situation and I also like the sequential flowering so I could have flowers for longer.
...
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