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Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-04-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,079
Posted By iamppdoc
I have never heard of that. Thanks. That brings...

I have never heard of that. Thanks. That brings up another interesting point. Are ants a bad thing?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-04-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,079
Posted By iamppdoc
Sweet "dew drops" on bud sheaths??

I have a mature, perfectly healthy Blc Houseman's Holiday that has numerous sweet tasting, "dew drops" all over it's three bud sheaths. I am familiar with this in aphid infestations but I can find no...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-03-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By iamppdoc
OK. I'm listening. I will move it to a shadier...

OK. I'm listening. I will move it to a shadier spot. Tnx.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-03-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By iamppdoc
Humidity in the greenhouse kept at 50%. Temp...

Humidity in the greenhouse kept at 50%. Temp hasn't been over 80* in the past month. It may be as you say but this is a totally new phenomenon to me. No other plant, out of about 90 orchids has shown...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-03-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By iamppdoc
Bc. Hawaiian Wizard turning dark brown?

This was a division from a larger plant, about 2 months ago. The plant looks healthy and is in a moderately low light part of the green house, about 2000 fc. when there is direct sun Two weeks ago...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-18-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,733
Posted By iamppdoc
This has been a wonderful discussion and learning...

This has been a wonderful discussion and learning experience. Thank you all.
Ed
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-17-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,733
Posted By iamppdoc
What triggers an orchid to bloom?

Many of the orchids we grow come from the southern hemisphere. Do these orchids, being grown in the northern hemisphere bloom 6 months differently than their cousins in the southern hemisphere? Light...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-15-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,254
Posted By iamppdoc
Onc Sharry Baby with brown spots on leaves?

I have had this plant for several years and recently noted brown spots developing on the leaves, mainly toward the ends. The plant looks healthy in all other respects and I can find no evidence of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-29-2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By iamppdoc
Thank you. I will give it a try.

Thank you. I will give it a try.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-29-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By iamppdoc
Explanation of classifications??

I have kept orchids for many years and have finally decided I want to know more about their classification and interrelationships. I am looking for a book that will help, in general terms, with this...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-18-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By iamppdoc
orchid hoby software for Mac??

I have been unable to find any software, comparable with a Mac, that will allow me to catalogue and keep up with my orchids.I would like to keep track of spike dates, bloom dates, repotting, pest...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-04-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 788
Posted By iamppdoc
Opinions re LaCrosse temp allert system

We have a small greenhouse, attached to our house, in western North Carolina. We can be below freezing for 2 to 10 weeks per year. Does anyone have any experience or opinions about the LaCross...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-29-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By iamppdoc
getting rid of algae growth on inside of greenhouse

I have developed algae on the inside of the glass of my greenhouse. Besides being ugly, it is cutting down some on the light. Any suggestions about how to clean it off and keep it off?
Thanks
Ed
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-26-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,552
Posted By iamppdoc
Now THAT is a vanda!

Now THAT is a vanda!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-26-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,552
Posted By iamppdoc
Hi Ray, Actually I ordered some from you this...

Hi Ray, Actually I ordered some from you this past weekend. I am sorry you didn't do a controlled study (some with and some without), but your results look pretty convincing. You bring up another...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-25-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,147
Posted By iamppdoc
How to use kelp products?

Are products, such as Kelp Max or Alaska Pure Kelp Plant Food, to be used in addition to standard NPK fertilizers? How often are they applied, and if they are to be given in addition to fertilizer,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-24-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,552
Posted By iamppdoc
Studies demonstrating value of Superthrive ?

There are several u tube videos of people evaluating Superthrive in plants planted in soil and showing no benefit. However, there is much anecdotal information about the value of using it. As it is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-21-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,570
Posted By iamppdoc
You were right. I pulled it out and the top part...

You were right. I pulled it out and the top part came out.....but I cracked the spike at the loop. Now I just have to wait and see what happens.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-21-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,570
Posted By iamppdoc
It does not look like the end is "stuck". It...

It does not look like the end is "stuck". It looks like to two ends are growing out of the plant!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-21-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,570
Posted By iamppdoc
phalaenopsis with "ingrown" bloom spike?

This phalaenopsis began putting out a spike about a month ago. From the get-go it looked like it was doubled over and "ingrown". The two ends looked completely attached to the plant and to each...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-18-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,018
Posted By iamppdoc
Heat vs alcohol to sterilize tools?

Does anyone have any factual knowledge about sterilization of cutting instruments? Will alcohol work as well as a torch to kill pathogens, especially viruses? Is there a sprayable solution that is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,582
Posted By iamppdoc
diseased pseudobulb?

In a mature, otherwise healthy looking cattleya, two pseudo bulbs suddenly turned brown and became mushy. Note that the leaf is completely normal looking (at this point.). I would love any...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-11-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,491
Posted By iamppdoc
Fair question. 40 years ago we had a small green...

Fair question. 40 years ago we had a small green house and a nice collection of orchids, in an environment where day/night temperatures took care of themselves. Career and a move required that we...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-11-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,810
Posted By iamppdoc
That looks like normal coloration from light. I...

That looks like normal coloration from light. I would say, as long as there are not spots on the leaves that are dying, it is a good thing, not a bad one.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-11-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,491
Posted By iamppdoc
greenhouse heating and ventilation

We have an 8' X15' green house that houses about 50 cattleyas and some odds and ends. I read that their culture requires temperature about 75* in the day and 55* at night. How important is the...
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