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Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-23-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,727
Posted By MtnDweller
Fungus Gnat Larvae

Night before last, as we were eating dinner, I saw a gnat flying around my newest orchid. (Read: Issue with a new phal)

Yesterday, I found and purchased some acceptable orchid mix at Lowe's.
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Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-19-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,319
Posted By MtnDweller
Okie dokie, I put eggshells on it earlier today....

Okie dokie, I put eggshells on it earlier today. Didn't find cinnamon extract last night, but went out to another store this evening and found some. I'll do the soap, cinnamon extract and water...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-19-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,290
Posted By MtnDweller
Beautiful pic! That looks like my first...

Beautiful pic! That looks like my first orchid....Phalaenopsis Amabilis.

Four years? You have a lot of patience. :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-19-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,319
Posted By MtnDweller
Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-19-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,652
Posted By MtnDweller
Thanks for the welcomes, everyone. ...

Thanks for the welcomes, everyone.

Orchidlvr2012: It's already become an obsession for me. I already own three. I have to pace myself ya know. :rofl:

Actually, I'm now looking for a shelf so I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,319
Posted By MtnDweller
Thanks! Yuck, I don't like that "virus"...

Thanks!

Yuck, I don't like that "virus" word.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,319
Posted By MtnDweller
Now that you put it that way....it makes sense. I...

Now that you put it that way....it makes sense. I was just concerned because my other two don't have those.




Can you explain what a color break is?

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Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-18-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,508
Posted By MtnDweller
Welcome aboard. :waving

Welcome aboard. :waving
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-18-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,588
Posted By MtnDweller
Welcome! I can completely understand...

Welcome!

I can completely understand finicking over them and spending time with them.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,319
Posted By MtnDweller
Hmmm.... I've read that about phals. I...

Hmmm....



I've read that about phals. I seriously considered re-potting immediately upon discovering my problem.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,319
Posted By MtnDweller
Really? I tried to scrape some of it off as my...

Really? I tried to scrape some of it off as my other two phals do not have that. DOH!

Learned another new thing today.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-18-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,652
Posted By MtnDweller
Thank you, Lady and Bud. I am ready to...

Thank you, Lady and Bud.

I am ready to learn. :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,319
Posted By MtnDweller
Will do. Need to go to the store and get the...

Will do. Need to go to the store and get the extract.

The phal (first pic) has two spikes and the one on the left has a secondary spike with buds on it. At the node just above the secondary...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,319
Posted By MtnDweller
Thank you, Bud and calypso. I was fearing the...

Thank you, Bud and calypso. I was fearing the worst.

So, do I just add the cracked egg shells on top or do I remove the plant and mix them into the media.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-18-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,652
Posted By MtnDweller
Thanks for the welcome. I'm really enjoying...

Thanks for the welcome.

I'm really enjoying your forum. :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,319
Posted By MtnDweller
Issue with a new phal

I purchased this phal last Thursday and it was beautiful. Now, it looks like it's under attack.

Upon looking at it with a magnifying glass, neither my daughter (who has eagle eyes) or I can see...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-18-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,652
Posted By MtnDweller
Howdy from NC

Hi,

I've been wanting to try my hand at growing orchids for many years, but never took the jump.

This past October, my other half gave me my first for our anniversary. Ever since then, I'm...
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