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Forum: Identification Forum 11-14-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,454
Posted By aqualady
Lost with new reedstem Epidendrum purchase!

So I just made my weekly trip to the grocery store, and I saw an unusual orchid that I couldn't leave behind! The generic tag just said "Epidendrum," but I'm wondering about the care for this orchid....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-12-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,040
Posted By aqualady
Yes, the small plants are phals, and they look...

Yes, the small plants are phals, and they look like they're in pretty good shape. They probably need a good watering and more light (the dark green leaves mean they weren't getting enough light)....
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-11-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,402
Posted By aqualady
Thanks, Rosie! I used the Hydrogen Peroxide and...

Thanks, Rosie! I used the Hydrogen Peroxide and the base seems to be doing okay. I did notice some more black spots on the underside of the leaves and a black spot with a ring around it :( I don't...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-11-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,162
Posted By aqualady
Thank you all for your responses... I agree with...

Thank you all for your responses... I agree with Bud: I want happy and healthy plants!

It's been about 2 weeks since I repotted the plant and it seems to be doing okay. I have not used any Physan...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 10-28-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,643
Posted By aqualady
Thank you all for your feedback :) Yes, I...

Thank you all for your feedback :) Yes, I thought it was a Miltassia Shelob as well (based on my internet research) and it's gorgeous! It also has a faint frangrance, similar to a gardenia.

I'll...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-28-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,162
Posted By aqualady
Mold prone phal at a stalemate

One of my phals has recently been prone to mold growing in the orchid medium. It's kind of long, stringy mold that is grey in color, and makes the pieces of bark appear fuzzy - I don't think it's...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 10-15-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,643
Posted By aqualady
Large Oncidium/Odont. - separate or pot up?

I just received a gorgeous hybrid as a gift and I'm over the moon about this plant!:biggrin: It's definitely rootbound (from top and bottom, roots are growing out of the pot) and the flowering...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-15-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,402
Posted By aqualady
Rescue Phal with black spots

:hello

My boyfriend's mother bought a pretty noid phal and gave it to me to rehabilitate for her. When I received it, it was very dry and seems to be very rootbound (it's packed in moss, of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 743
Posted By aqualady
Phal flower stalk - to cut or not to cut?

Hello all...

My boyfriend just bought me a beautiful Phal with deep purple colored flowers. Of course it was potted in Sphag moss and the plant looked pretty healthy, but definitely in need of a...
Forum: Identification Forum 08-05-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,106
Posted By aqualady
Yes, my red one looks just like your Colmanara...

Yes, my red one looks just like your Colmanara Wildcat! I am back in my hometown of Bakersfield and miss the beach every day! Lucky for you to live by the pier, Oceanside has some beautiful beaches,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-31-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,839
Posted By aqualady
Thanks, James! The new growth seems to be growing...

Thanks, James! The new growth seems to be growing strong and is a nice color and shape. When I bought it, it was packed in moss, but now I have it potted in a fine orchid bark mix and it's sitting on...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-31-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,505
Posted By aqualady
Thank you for the compliment, however, I can't...

Thank you for the compliment, however, I can't take credit for the new growth... I bought it like that on Sunday (2 days ago), so the new leaf is none of my doing! But hopefully I can keep it going...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-31-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,505
Posted By aqualady
Yes, they are very intriguing and majestic! I...

Yes, they are very intriguing and majestic! I told myself that this would be my last purchase for awhile (I'm running out of room), but it's so hard to say no when you find a beauty like this!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-31-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,505
Posted By aqualady
P.S. I need to take some better pictures of...

P.S.

I need to take some better pictures of it... the pics above were taken with my phone and are a a little blurry. As soon as I take some more detailed pictures of the leaves and roots, I'd like...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-31-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,505
Posted By aqualady
First ever paph!

I've been searching for one of these for a couple of months... I've seen them at TJ's before and contemplated buying one, but I was a little nervous about them. Of course, once I really wanted one, I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-31-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,839
Posted By aqualady
Shriveling pbulb on Beallara - should I cut the flower stem?

The older pbulb on my Onc/Odon is shriveling... it doesn't quite look like it's dying, but I'm not sure whether or not to cut the flower stem and try to save the bulb. When I bought it a few weeks...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-31-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,106
Posted By aqualady
Thank you all so much for your help! I'm new to...

Thank you all so much for your help! I'm new to the Odontoglossum/Oncidium alliance and am nervous but excited to have a new challenge. It seems that both of the plants went through a bit of a shock...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 07-31-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 992
Posted By aqualady
Lana, I live in Bakersfield... it's in the...

Lana,

I live in Bakersfield... it's in the valley about 2 hours north of LA. I see you're in Culver City? We're distant neighbors :)
Forum: Potting & Repotting 07-31-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,661
Posted By aqualady
Bark mix

I've been curious about quality lately as well. I typically use a premixed bag of Better-Gro orchid mix from Home Depot. I did notice a lot of dust in the bag when I opened it and even after soaking...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-25-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,106
Posted By aqualady
Need help with ID's! 2 possible Odont/Oncidium alliance members

Hello all...

I have 2 flowers that I'm having some trouble identifying. The first, I believe, is a Beallara Marfitch - possibly Howard's Dream?? It was mislabed a Miltonia when I purchased it, but...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 07-25-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 992
Posted By aqualady
Talking Greetings from a future orchid hoarder in California!

Hello there... I am new to Orchid Board and am very excited to network with all of you orchid lovers! I have been reading many of the forums for months now and am finally a member :) I have 6 phals,...
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