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Forum: Identification Forum 07-06-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By turtleamy
Finally got a bloom on my mystery

Here it is.
Forum: Identification Forum 05-28-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,310
Posted By turtleamy
I'll try to post a picture of the spike tomorrow....

I'll try to post a picture of the spike tomorrow. But I agree no one is just going to raffle a valuable orchid, and they also aren't going to just give it up with no tag. The spike is starting to...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-24-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,310
Posted By turtleamy
If that is the case it's a good thing I guess...

If that is the case it's a good thing I guess that I asked. Since bulbs are bright shade and water, and Oncidium are direct light and some drying.

Is there a happy medium that I should follow...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-24-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,310
Posted By turtleamy
Won the mystery plant at the local orchid society meeting

I got a spike so maybe I can find out the species in a week or 2. Is this a Bulbophyllum?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By turtleamy
Is my new Orchid toast?

For mother's day my husband went to the local orchid store and purchased a very pretty pink phal. I've purchased from this store a couple of times and I've always ended up with a great orchid.

The...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-02-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,242
Posted By turtleamy
I took some photos but unfortunately can't find...

I took some photos but unfortunately can't find the cord to download to my computer.

It is a phal, the tag says Dtps, Green Field Sweet Valentine. The spike is approximately 17" high, and is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-31-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,242
Posted By turtleamy
Blooms fell off now what?

I've never actually had an orchid make it this far, which I credit getting a nice healthy one from the local orchid store.

Is it time to do a repot? Do I need to change lighting at all? How often...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-23-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By turtleamy
Getting ready to move

My orchid is done flowering, and it's time to cut the spike. Since I am moving next week from hot and humid GA to dry Colorado Springs should I wait on the spike cutting?

So far on the trip (I'm...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-23-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,069
Posted By turtleamy
Wow, what great winnings. A Bulbophyllum maximum...

Wow, what great winnings. A Bulbophyllum maximum is my dream orchid.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-28-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,130
Posted By turtleamy
I do the roach motel looking ant baits. Where we...

I do the roach motel looking ant baits. Where we live after a few days of hard rain everyone has sugar ants that come in, doesn't matter how clean your house is. The plastic bait, with ant killer...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-25-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,993
Posted By turtleamy
What typing of potting mix is that?

What typing of potting mix is that?
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-25-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,176
Posted By turtleamy
Belated welcome! You make me want to go to my...

Belated welcome! You make me want to go to my Lowe's so I can see if they have any Mother's day left over chids deals.

Remember we love pictures so feel free to share.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-25-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,323
Posted By turtleamy
How did the repot go? Is it just the top roots...

How did the repot go? Is it just the top roots that died? I hope that you trimmed off the decayed roots. If you've got a fan let it blow in the general area of the orchid, not directly hitting the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-23-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,323
Posted By turtleamy
I'm new to orchids so you may want to wait for a...

I'm new to orchids so you may want to wait for a more experienced person to come along.

I see two problems, bad roots and poor air circulation. You've got to change out that media, and get rid of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By turtleamy
Wow that is beautiful, thanks for sharing.

Wow that is beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-20-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,767
Posted By turtleamy
Where they flowering when he first got them?

Where they flowering when he first got them?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-20-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 906
Posted By turtleamy
Yes it's cinnamon What's the right height...

Yes it's cinnamon

What's the right height for repoting?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-20-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 906
Posted By turtleamy
The plant is a NOID phal. I'm in growth zone 7,...

The plant is a NOID phal. I'm in growth zone 7, this orchid is grown indoors in a west faced window. Right now it's a few feet from the blinds and the blinds remain closed. Unfortunately I have zero...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-20-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 906
Posted By turtleamy
First time triming roots

Saturday I unpacked my orchid from all the sphag moss it came in, the outerroots looked pretty good, however all the inner roots were black mush. I put new moss and bark in, but after tons of reading...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-18-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,578
Posted By turtleamy
She's so cute. Congrats

She's so cute. Congrats
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-18-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 869
Posted By turtleamy
Here goes my first attempt at a photo. Clearly,...

Here goes my first attempt at a photo. Clearly, I'm not a photographer. Thanks to the Stop the Phal abuse thread, I learned that the roots are more important than the stem and flowers.

P.S. Just...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-18-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 869
Posted By turtleamy
Hello from Middle GA

I just got my 5th Orchid for Mother's day. However, the rest met an early death, and this time I'm determined to not kill it.

I'm an equal opportunity plant killer, the only plant I've had over a...
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