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Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-26-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,630
Posted By Miadunn
Thank you for such a detailed response!! Yes, the...

Thank you for such a detailed response!! Yes, the old roots are dead and I have somewhere around 13 new roots growing just under the surface with the majority of them at the top of the plant. The are...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-20-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,630
Posted By Miadunn
This will be the 3rd leaf to drop off in a matter...

This will be the 3rd leaf to drop off in a matter of 2 weeks. Is that not cause for concern or should I take it as adapting to the new environment? I knew it was normal to drop old leaves as new ones...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-20-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,630
Posted By Miadunn
First time setup-problem w/ leaves yellowing

Hey board!

Here is my new setup that I got for Christmas. It's 20x20x30 with a bank of 4 ho t5 lights. There is one fan in the corner and the front has sliding doors. The temp is about 75 all day...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-16-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By Miadunn
Great, thank you!! I have killed a few of these...

Great, thank you!! I have killed a few of these as I am learning, and this one is finally starting to grow roots!!! I saw a bug on another plant and when I started reading all these posts about bugs...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-15-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By Miadunn
Question Small white pits...I might be crazy...

Hey guys!! Everyone always talks about how addicting growing orchids can be but I think that in my case a certain amount of PARANOIA is in play.

Call me crazy but just to be safe can anyone...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-10-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,100
Posted By Miadunn
Yes, they were very small and I couldn't take a...

Yes, they were very small and I couldn't take a picture of them. I probably wouldn't have seen them unless they were on the white paper towel. And I don't think they are really bad yet but I wanted...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-10-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,100
Posted By Miadunn
Can you tell me if these are spider mites??? Also, red leaves

Hey guys! I almost have my first Orchidarium up and running so when we went to get some last minute supplies I rescued this cheap orchid from the dreaded Wal-mart to help fill it. (I know, I know) ...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-31-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,386
Posted By Miadunn
Thanks Chad for the comparison information!! ...

Thanks Chad for the comparison information!!

I think that I will go with the T5s 2 bulb light and give it a whirl for now..



As for the fans, would it be hard for a girl that knows nothing...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-29-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,386
Posted By Miadunn
Ok, here it goes again. I spent an hour posting a...

Ok, here it goes again. I spent an hour posting a reply and then at the last minute my ipad logged me out. :(

First off, thank you everyone for your quick responses and helpful suggestions.
...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-28-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,386
Posted By Miadunn
Orchidarium first-timer! Please help me pick the right lighting!!!

Hey guys! I am in need of some advice to light the Orchid box that my boyfriend made me for Christmas! (I've got a keeper) :) The box is made out of glass and has the measurements of 20"l x 20"w...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-20-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,535
Posted By Miadunn
Bud, If I have recently purchased a Phal...

Bud,

If I have recently purchased a Phal that has ending blooming should I wait to repot until I see new root growth? Are you saying that the exisiting roots will die when introduced to a new...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-19-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 622,080
Posted By Miadunn
Thanks so much for your response! I pulled all of...

Thanks so much for your response! I pulled all of them out of their pots and trimmed all the dead roots, which was ALL of them. No viable roots to be seen. So I tried the Sphag and Bag method found...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-11-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 622,080
Posted By Miadunn
Hi guys! I have 3 Phals that I recently repotted...

Hi guys! I have 3 Phals that I recently repotted and they seem to be doing worse. The leaves are all very droopy which I thought indicated that it wasn't getting enough water but then looking at the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By Miadunn
Here are some pictures to get a better idea....

Here are some pictures to get a better idea. Thanks in advance!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By Miadunn
Hey guys! A quick update... I repotted my orchids...

Hey guys! A quick update... I repotted my orchids in new pots and treated with the Physan and Superthrive. I trimmed off all the dead mushy roots when I did this. Now, a few weeks later, all of the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-29-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,195
Posted By Miadunn
Thanks! So just apply the hydrogen peroxide with...

Thanks! So just apply the hydrogen peroxide with a cotton ball and then cinnamon or no cinnamon at all?

Also, could someone clarify why/when to use the Hydron Peroxide? I am trying to take notes...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-28-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,195
Posted By Miadunn
Exclamation Please HELP!!! White Mold in Newly Repotted Plants

Hello All! I recently repotted 3 Phals in new medium and pots from RePotMe. Now I am noticing that there is a white fuzzy mold on some of the roots!!! It isn't covering the entire plant just some of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-15-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,778
Posted By Miadunn
Thanks, Bruce! :) Sounds like a great plan... ...

Thanks, Bruce! :) Sounds like a great plan...

The medium I am using is from Repotme.com. Other forums I have read say to soak it overnight or boil it but since this is mainly Sphagnum Moss I had...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-15-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,778
Posted By Miadunn
Bruce, I plan on repotting some of my...

Bruce,

I plan on repotting some of my Phal.s tonight for the first time. I ordered Physan 20 and Superthrive for this reason...Would the best method be to trim all the dead roots off and then...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-13-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By Miadunn
Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I am excited to...

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I am excited to get my new supplies and get going on my new hobby.

I went ahead and bought some Physan and SuperThrive. I am worried that I may have some bad...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-11-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By Miadunn
Help!!! Baby on the way-Keiki + other beginner questions

Hello all! I am new to the Orchid World but I have to say that I have enjoyed reading everyone's posts while trying to learn more... I have several questions but wanted to begin with an orchid that I...
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