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Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-29-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,269
Posted By Rapunzle79
I just started a month ago with $1 rescues from...

I just started a month ago with $1 rescues from Lowe's!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-28-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
Thank you! I was successful with the...

Thank you! I was successful with the transplanting of the minis.:biggrin: One has a new growth that may be a root, or might be another inflorescence? It still has its original stalk, and it is still...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-28-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
Still fighting to get the humidity right back...

Still fighting to get the humidity right back there, but making up for it by misting until a better fix comes up.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-28-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
I moved two of my icu cases to the back. One had...

I moved two of my icu cases to the back. One had very dark green leaves, the other had dark, floppy leaves and had been dehydrated. I gave it a good soak, then repotted it in orchid mix with a touch...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-25-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
Ok, so the high temperature in the back room was...

Ok, so the high temperature in the back room was 84 today. The humidity, surprisingly enough, was the issue at around 40%. I'm thinking that this might be a good place to adjust my chids to more...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-25-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
It is ventilated. It has been turned into the...

It is ventilated. It has been turned into the laundry room, and is also the door we come in and out of constantly. The door from the back porch/laundry room stays open, so it doesn't get terribly hot...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-24-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
My back porch (north side of house) is completely...

My back porch (north side of house) is completely closed in, but all windows. All of the windows have thick (5 mil?) plastic on them because this house is older than Mathusela! So although it is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-24-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,360
Posted By Rapunzle79
I like the reasons that you give here! I like to...

I like the reasons that you give here! I like to know the 'why' of things, and you explained it very well. :thanx:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-24-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,360
Posted By Rapunzle79
Great info! Very helpful :D

Great info! Very helpful :D
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-24-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
I would like to put my orchids outside. I have a...

I would like to put my orchids outside. I have a porch, with roof, that faces south. Well, sort of southwest actually. There is a house across the street diagonally, and a few trees that shade the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-23-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,360
Posted By Rapunzle79
I love to use natural and home remedies, and I...

I love to use natural and home remedies, and I always have cinnamon on hand. Is there anywhere that tells the how, when and where to use cinnamon? Are there other household products that could be...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-23-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,360
Posted By Rapunzle79
Wonderful info! And more detailed than I have...

Wonderful info! And more detailed than I have found so far. This is the first mention I have heard of using it in a paste form. So what would you recommend in a case of root rot? Only apply to the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-23-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,360
Posted By Rapunzle79
Hmmm... I had wondered about that, but figured...

Hmmm... I had wondered about that, but figured that maybe since there isn't a lot of water in orchid medium, there would only be enough moisture to barely activate the cinnamon.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-23-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,360
Posted By Rapunzle79
Cinnamon use

I have seen a lot about the use of cinnamon to combat rot and fungus. I was just wondering if anyone had tried using a stick of cinnamon in with the medium as a preventive measure? Is that possible?
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-23-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
I try to learn something new every day anyway, so...

I try to learn something new every day anyway, so that is perfect! ;-)
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-23-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
Oh! My! GOSH!!! I just squealed! Rofl! Now I am...

Oh! My! GOSH!!! I just squealed! Rofl! Now I am super proud of myself! Now if I can just keep them alive, I will be doing wonderfully! Wish I wasn't so broke, or I would go back for more. Is it...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-23-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
I have the tags on all but two. At $1 a piece, I...

I have the tags on all but two. At $1 a piece, I couldn't resist even the NOIDs! The minis are Phal. Sogo Vivien (mericlone), and Phal. Doud Violet (mericlone). And my big baby is Dtps. Sinica Cherry...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-22-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
I've seen some talk about mixing some sphag in...

I've seen some talk about mixing some sphag in with the bark medium to help with water retention. Is this a good idea? I can see how it could be helpful, but am so leery after seeing how tight it was...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-22-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
Thank you! I have some Better-Gro Special Orchid...

Thank you! I have some Better-Gro Special Orchid mix. Should I soak it before re-potting the phal?
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-22-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
Five Phals, and two mini phals. Currently...

Five Phals, and two mini phals. Currently weighing the pros and cons of replanting one that is currently blooming... Bought all of them from Lowe's, and they are suffocating in sphagnum (sp?)! ...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-22-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,162
Posted By Rapunzle79
New Chid Addict

:hello I just got my very first orchid about 2 weeks ago, and am already up to seven! All but one are rescues from big box store. I inherited a green thumb from my mother, and am ready to try it out...
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