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Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-30-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,499
Posted By Wfuavenger
grammatophyllum scriptum new shoots rotting

I have been struggling to keep my grammatophyllum scriptum alive this year. It dropped all of its leaves and the new growths all started off well then looked like they were rotting off. Any ideas?
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Forum: Propagation 05-04-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,082
Posted By Wfuavenger
Any other options? Any members who do this?

Any other options? Any members who do this?
Forum: Propagation 04-29-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,082
Posted By Wfuavenger
Flasking services

I have created several crosses that will be very interesting if they germinate.

I do not have the time or the money to flask the seeds on my own. I am looking for a service or a member who will...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-12-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,758
Posted By Wfuavenger
I would try Bright light like you had, and...

I would try Bright light like you had, and fertilize with a bloom booster fertilizer. It might not have the right nutrients to bloom.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-06-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,773
Posted By Wfuavenger
You could invest in a 400 watt grow light to put...

You could invest in a 400 watt grow light to put over them and a plastic shroud around it all. The light is about $200 and adds $10 to my power bill. You could also buy used aquarium lights for...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-06-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,773
Posted By Wfuavenger
No luck

I have had 3 more that were "seed propagated" and all 3 were virused. They were older well mature plants though. It is too cold right now to get anything in the mail where I live in nc, but I will...
Forum: Identification Forum 12-04-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 827
Posted By Wfuavenger
NoID mini

Not a clue about it. There seem to be no real pseudobulbs.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh165/wfuavenger/IMG_2483.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh165/wfuavenger/IMG_2482.jpg
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Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-02-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,314
Posted By Wfuavenger
That first test and then second test is a great...

That first test and then second test is a great idea. For The second test, I would wait at least 8 months and test a different area.

I have had some vendors replace or refund when virus positive...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-28-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,773
Posted By Wfuavenger
I am specifically asking about dendrobium...

I am specifically asking about dendrobium anosmums. I have a feeling all of them on the market are infected.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-28-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,773
Posted By Wfuavenger
And FAIL! I ordered 2 anosmum plants from them....

And FAIL! I ordered 2 anosmum plants from them. Just got them today. They are from seed propagation. I had one test strip left and tested one of them, and its positive for CymMV! I have more test...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-26-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,314
Posted By Wfuavenger
That's just it. If growers and people in the...

That's just it. If growers and people in the culture actually try to quarantine, sterilize and have safe practices, the viruses will be minimal. If people grow from seed, it will be minimal. If large...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-20-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,773
Posted By Wfuavenger
Thanks. I actually just ordered a bunch of...

Thanks. I actually just ordered a bunch of different orchids from them.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-19-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,773
Posted By Wfuavenger
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh165/wfuavenge...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh165/wfuavenger/IMG_2451.jpg

Above is a picture... Please note the raised green "freckles"

Every one of them has expressed this trait.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-17-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,773
Posted By Wfuavenger
I would like to state that I have a biochemist...

I would like to state that I have a biochemist background and cross contamination is not an issue.

I already know about the agdia batch and have gotten the newer ones that they have just...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-17-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,773
Posted By Wfuavenger
I have used the immuno test strips and sent some...

I have used the immuno test strips and sent some to be tested to a lab
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-16-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,314
Posted By Wfuavenger
I just got my new back order of test strips...

I just got my new back order of test strips filled today. They just arrived. I have been testing away! (I try to test at least once per year when I have been adding to my collection)

I spoke with...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-16-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,780
Posted By Wfuavenger
I have tested the plant for CymMV and orsv and...

I have tested the plant for CymMV and orsv and got negative results. I am guessing you guys were right and it is cold damage
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-16-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,773
Posted By Wfuavenger
Cymbidium mosaic virus in dend. Anosmum

I am hoping I am having bad luck here, but I have tried 5 different suppliers and 5 different dendrobium anosmum plants and all 5 have had CymMV! I have had to throw them out and deal with trying to...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-02-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,780
Posted By Wfuavenger
forgot to add picture

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh165/wfuavenger/photo-4.jpg


it wont let me put the image in but that is the link above for an admin to help me



edit to post image
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-02-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,780
Posted By Wfuavenger
Virus or Cold damage in Cattleya?

I just opened a package from Hawaii that took almost a week to get here. I live in nc and the night time temps the last few days have been in the upper 30's and very low 50's during the day.

my...
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