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Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 04-23-2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,889
Posted By dupree1977
These are parviflorum, afaik. PM sent about...

These are parviflorum, afaik. PM sent about kentuckiense.

My Grandmother tells me that there are "pink slippers" in another area (acaule, reginae?), so it looks like I'm going hiking this weekend!
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 04-23-2008, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,889
Posted By dupree1977
Cyps beginning to bloom in Kentucky

My Grandmother and I found these on the hill less than five minutes from her house. I saw at least twenty coming up, but this is one of the locally abundant areas, so there's likely many many more...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 04-01-2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,731
Posted By dupree1977
I ended up with two good backbulbs (with new...

I ended up with two good backbulbs (with new growth on each) and several healthy roots--and three earthworms. Minus the worms, they are repotted in sphagnum.

Thanks again for the assist, I'll let...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 03-31-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,731
Posted By dupree1977
Thank you Adam, this is exactly what I needed. I...

Thank you Adam, this is exactly what I needed. I have never grown Cymbidiums before, so this will be a real learning experience for me. I will keep you posted on the progress of the plant.
...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 03-31-2008, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,731
Posted By dupree1977
Gift cymbidium--what do I do now?

My Aunt gave me as a gift this orchid which she says is a Cymbidium. It has no id but it looks like one to me, what is left of it, that is. She told me I could have it if I could save it (little...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-29-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,109
Posted By dupree1977
"Oh, 'orchids' huh?" <wink> I'd wager it happens...

"Oh, 'orchids' huh?" <wink> I'd wager it happens a lot with lighting stores.

The joke in my family since I started growing orchids in the basement is that either the orchids are a cover-up for...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-28-2007, 01:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By dupree1977
The wonderlites get pretty hot up close. I went...

The wonderlites get pretty hot up close. I went by the enclosed guide with the lights to determine how far away to place the lights.

You can view it from this page. What do you think?
...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-27-2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By dupree1977
If I am able I will. They don't need to be stuck...

If I am able I will. They don't need to be stuck in the basement all year :biggrin:
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-25-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By dupree1977
I finally took the plunge and set everything up. ...

I finally took the plunge and set everything up. Everything has been in the basement under the lights now for a few weeks and the situation looks very promising.

Last night I noticed that my...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-05-2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By dupree1977
I discovered while monitoring temp and humidity...

I discovered while monitoring temp and humidity levels in the basement and it looks like the basement has about 35% humidity, with a humidifier I should be able to get it somewhere near where I want...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-04-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By dupree1977
wonderlite

I found some more info on this light:

Wonderlite


Self-ballasted screw-in mercury vapor R40 flood ligth with special "plant" spectrum made by Westron

Bulb
Wonderlite
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-04-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By dupree1977
Antti, Thanks for the warm welcome! This is...

Antti,
Thanks for the warm welcome!
This is the website from which she ordered the lights:

Wonderlite Indoor Grow Light from OrchidLight.com: Orchid Lights and Orchid Supplies...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-04-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By dupree1977
Newbie artificial light questions

I posted this in the introduction forum and was told I might get a better response here...

"Here is my current situation: my wife is kicking the plants and I out of the kitchen (best window in the...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 12-04-2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By dupree1977
Hello w/questions

So I've traded one obsessive hobby for another. My music collection got so big that I couldn't stand it anymore! I found orchids by accident, but I can already tell they are going to take over my...
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