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Forum: Beginner Discussion

02-08-2008, 03:10 PM

Replies: 12

Minis as opposed to small plant

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Posted By Ad Astra

My local big box store (Lowes) is carrying...

My local big box store (Lowes) is carrying "equitant" orchids- smaller than dwarfs; really tiny.

Of course two oncidums went home with me; only 4" tall and both flowering, one with two...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

12-31-2007, 09:16 AM

Replies: 10

Currently In Spike or Bloom

Views: 2,753

Posted By Ad Astra

I've been lucky: In bloom & new spike, 1...

I've been lucky:

In bloom & new spike,
1 Pahpiopedilum Moquettianum “Pinocchio” (med.)

Bloom:
1 Phalenopsis "Christmas NOID," (med.)
1 Phalenopsis "Alice Girl," (med.)
1 Phalenopsis...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

12-28-2007, 05:05 PM

Replies: 3

Atlanta Botanical Gardens Fuqua Orchid Conservatory

Views: 4,127

Posted By Ad Astra

Atlanta Botanical Gardens Fuqua Orchid Conservatory

Spent Christmas in Atlanta with relatives; went to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens the next day.

When I called to see if it was worthwhile- long MARTA and bus trip- the volunteer on the phone...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

12-02-2007, 04:01 PM

Replies: 69

What are your favourite orchids?

Views: 20,952

Posted By Ad Astra

Oncidiums are a fave, but just came from WalMart-...

Oncidiums are a fave, but just came from WalMart- and they have bagged orchids sometimes worth looking at- made a mistake and saw an Oncidium in spike in that stupid bag :lol: took some willpower...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-29-2007, 09:10 PM

Replies: 69

What are your favourite orchids?

Views: 20,952

Posted By Ad Astra

Amazing pic of the Iwan. Apple Blossom, D. I...

Amazing pic of the Iwan. Apple Blossom, D.

I have one of those- small yet.

Tons of good info here. +++

Also, (thread veer)- this has to be one of the fastest-growing message boards I've ever...

Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice !

11-26-2007, 02:46 AM

Replies: 11

Hello from Scotland.

Views: 1,515

Posted By Ad Astra

Welcome, Jim. OAD- finally it's diagnosed....

Welcome, Jim.

OAD- finally it's diagnosed. :lol: I wondered how 20 of these plants would up all over my house in a month. It's like "Night of the Triffids," especially with that new paph.

...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-20-2007, 05:26 PM

Replies: 2

Vanda half-off due to Christmas merch

Views: 1,501

Posted By Ad Astra

Vanda half-off due to Christmas merch

Like some of you, I've gotten in the habit of checking every Lowe's in town... because they put the flowered-but-never-sold orchids on a half-off rack.

So far, I've gotten two $5.50 Phals to bloom...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-06-2007, 04:49 PM

Replies: 24

Best Thrips treatment?

Views: 20,333

Posted By Ad Astra

I've only seen a few- and none since I sprayed-...

I've only seen a few- and none since I sprayed- but this is a ton of good info. Thanks.

Mike

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-05-2007, 08:57 PM

Replies: 60

Orchid Care

Views: 10,575

Posted By Ad Astra

Saturday morning watering is a luxury... really...

Saturday morning watering is a luxury... really appreciating the plants beauty and growth while the sun rises. Spotting new growth, changes; watching buds open.

Watering during the week- spot...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-04-2007, 05:50 PM

Replies: 24

Best Thrips treatment?

Views: 20,333

Posted By Ad Astra

Tx., all. Got a "Sevin" spray; kills thrips, safe...

Tx., all. Got a "Sevin" spray; kills thrips, safe for ornamentals, vegetables- active ingredient carbaryl. Trying sparingly.... on one plant.

Mike

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-03-2007, 07:40 PM

Replies: 23

Walmart Rescue

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Posted By Ad Astra

I guess were all in the plant-rescue business......

I guess were all in the plant-rescue business... I rescued a Dendrobium "Karen" a few weeks ago and it's thanking me with flowers this week... The Walmart's orchids were completely forgotten;...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-03-2007, 07:33 PM

Replies: 24

Best Thrips treatment?

Views: 20,333

Posted By Ad Astra

Best Thrips treatment?

Have ID'd a couple thrips. :(( The books seem to call for an insecticidal soap, but which one? I searched the "pests and diseases forum" already.

Speaking of bugs- two books and a 40" Phal...

Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice !

10-31-2007, 04:11 PM

Replies: 7

Dancing Lady lures another into Orchid collecting

Views: 1,871

Posted By Ad Astra

Thanks, all. I post on a couple other message...

Thanks, all. I post on a couple other message boards for different hobbies, but I'm having a lot of fun with orchids and wanted to come to the right place.

Um, all 15 are not on that one 5-foot...

Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice !

10-31-2007, 02:23 PM

Replies: 7

Dancing Lady lures another into Orchid collecting

Views: 1,871

Posted By Ad Astra

Dancing Lady lures another into Orchid collecting

It was a normal Saturday when my wife Marta & I decided to enjoy the cool fall weather while walking around the local flea market.

Just before leaving, we noticed an older gentleman selling...

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