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Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-29-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,359
Posted By orchids3
Stalite

Stalite remains my "Base" media of choice after 5 years of use but do not recomend mixing CHC with it. The CHC
breaks down too fast. I am using Orchiata to differant ratio's now.
Stalite from...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 07-26-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 971
Posted By orchids3
Welcome back. Greetings for Jacksonville.

Welcome back. Greetings for Jacksonville.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-09-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 55,207
Posted By orchids3
Bud Not sure what your point is - have also...

Bud
Not sure what your point is - have also spent some time in Manhattan. I felt safer in the Philippines actually, also felt safer in Viet Nam. The people in the PI are great people - many very...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-09-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 55,207
Posted By orchids3
Not a Philipino but have grown orchids including...

Not a Philipino but have grown orchids including phaleonopsis in the Philippines. My advise is find an orchid society (I am sure there is one in Manila) and attend or join. There are several vendors...
Forum: Propagation 07-01-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,290
Posted By orchids3
All looks ok but I have used spagnum moss instead...

All looks ok but I have used spagnum moss instead of potting soil. In fact I find soil causes rot.
Phals can be propogated from the flower spike as can Phaius. I dont believe you can propogate any...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 06-02-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,288
Posted By orchids3
A word of caution. Read up on Cym cannaliculatum...

A word of caution. Read up on Cym cannaliculatum culture especially the part about water. If you water it too much at the wrong time you wont have it very long. LBS likes to be dry in the...
Forum: Propagation 06-01-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,570
Posted By orchids3
Camille, You may be right but I wonder if...

Camille,
You may be right but I wonder if "Plant Breeder rights" are the same for the USA as they are for Europe? I too believe that "The Patent" is not the way to go. I know of one and it did not...
Forum: Propagation 06-01-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,570
Posted By orchids3
You would be suprised to know how many low life...

You would be suprised to know how many low life people there are out there who would steal the work of others. Good hybrids are made by intelligent people who invest their talents and resources often...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-10-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,171
Posted By orchids3
Andrew, Thsnk you for your comment about...

Andrew,
Thsnk you for your comment about invasive. That finally made sense. As an old farm boy I considered many plants invasive (Poison Ivy for example) and they are native.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-29-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,499
Posted By orchids3
Could you give me the reference to the study you...

Could you give me the reference to the study you are quoting?
The study or report I read does say thet K is antagonistic to N, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Zn, and Cu.
N is antagonistic to K.
It looks like it...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-25-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,499
Posted By orchids3
Ray, are you using this K-lite all year or do you...

Ray, are you using this K-lite all year or do you change fertilizer over the cycle? It is my understanding that some orchids require K to develop spikes. Has anyone tried low K during the growth...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-23-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,389
Posted By orchids3
I belong to two orchid societies at this time....

I belong to two orchid societies at this time. Frankly the new one - 3 years old in a small nearby city is thriving. You cant tell me that new societies cant grow and thrive - Have seen it with my...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-21-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,476
Posted By orchids3
Telepogon ?

You can grow almost anything almost anywhere if you have the time and money to do it. Friend of mine grew pleurothallis, mazdevalias and all sorts of cool growing species in Orange Park Florida. It...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-17-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,000
Posted By orchids3
Agree with the sanitation suggestions and...

Agree with the sanitation suggestions and isolating the plant but that just could be from crushing and mechanical damage to the leaves. Isolate the plant and wait for new growth - if the new growth...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-17-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 25,506
Posted By orchids3
Have had my tolumnia's in SH for a couple of...

Have had my tolumnia's in SH for a couple of years now. Dont say they might be having a problem - they might hear you. (I only have two toluminias).
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-12-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,481
Posted By orchids3
squirrels

Yes it is illegal to feed wild animals in some places.
Alligators, bears,coons, skunks wild pigs and many more appeal to some as cute little cudly forest creatures. Squirrels may seem harmless to...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-12-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,481
Posted By orchids3
The probable reason sqirrels are such a pest is...

The probable reason sqirrels are such a pest is that something happoned to the natural predators. So its time to become the predator. Not into cruelty to animals but my orchids are expensive and if...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-12-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,481
Posted By orchids3
For goodness sake - try the mix of peanut butter...

For goodness sake - try the mix of peanut butter and plaster of paris!
The opposum was caught in a rat trap.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-11-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,481
Posted By orchids3
Had a opossum eat my young cymbidiums seedlings ...

Had a opossum eat my young cymbidiums seedlings almost to extinction. Bushy tailed tree rats (squirrels) have not bothered me but I see them around. Have not tried it - If you mix a 50/50 batch of...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-31-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,607
Posted By orchids3
Marissa, Sorry to hear about the hail storm....

Marissa,
Sorry to hear about the hail storm. You seem to be a true cym. lover so I know you will pick yourself and your cymbidiums up and keep on going. The pictures you post are always nice to see.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-16-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
Posted By orchids3
It is supposed to be more effective at a neutral...

It is supposed to be more effective at a neutral pH and stay effective for a while longer. A few drops of dish soap also helps the fertilizer stay in suspension. It sticks better and some cases it...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 01-16-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,712
Posted By orchids3
Have worked as and electronics teck. When you...

Have worked as and electronics teck. When you use a soldering iron to solder with there are fumes from the solder. The resin core gives off fumes that are iritating. If you are a plumber then the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-16-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
Posted By orchids3
Did you happon to check the pH of the mix. I...

Did you happon to check the pH of the mix. I think
insecticides are supposed to be adjusted to neutral for best results. Is RO water more acidic?
Forum: Parts & Equipment 01-02-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,362
Posted By orchids3
Ray. How well does the laser printing last? ...

Ray.
How well does the laser printing last?
Thanks.
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-02-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,654
Posted By orchids3
Have had a lot of problems moving plants in when...

Have had a lot of problems moving plants in when in spike - bud drop. Would not even consider moving them with the temperatures you indicated.
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