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Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-16-2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By Lindanc
It had one tiny little leaf that looked damaged...

It had one tiny little leaf that looked damaged (maybe) and I just pulled it off. Since I've never seen these types of leafs, I'm not sure - they don't look black or brown.

I let it get room...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-16-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By Lindanc
New Butterfly orchid - Did I freeze it???

I have to say my family is wonderful! I had a call from a family member yesterday and said "Have you gotten a package for Christmas!!!???? You might want to check all your doors because the package...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-12-2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,997
Posted By Lindanc
Our fire ants are tiny - not much bigger than a...

Our fire ants are tiny - not much bigger than a flea. Put they pack a powerful punch when they sting. They all climb on you at one time and they are so small you don't know they are there - then...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-07-2007, 12:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,997
Posted By Lindanc
yeah, that would be pretty neat - than display...

yeah, that would be pretty neat - than display the thing - it would probably scare the daylights out of some folks! :biggrin:

Can you imagine the size of that thing in my neighbors yard and he...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-07-2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,997
Posted By Lindanc
I might get my son to try some grits! :) Me- I...

I might get my son to try some grits! :) Me- I stay as FAAARRRR away from them as I can. :biggrin:

The nasty little things did get in my house the year after I got stung by them and I had to make...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-07-2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,997
Posted By Lindanc
Ant control

From what I understand the grits isn't very effective. Fire ants are "new" in NC. I was the first person in the county I live in that almost die from the stings (bad allergic reaction and I only had...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-05-2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By Lindanc
New Dendrobium - Now what?

I got a Den Sakura Pink as a gift. It currently has flowers and one spike. :banana:

I know small pot, light very much like a cattleya. But I picked up a book and looked on the internet and there...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-05-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 45,044
Posted By Lindanc
I love the Exotic!

At least most people think they are exotic and hard to grow. Guess I've always liked being a little exotic too! :biggrin:

My first orchid was a Phal and has long since left this world :_( but...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 12-03-2007, 07:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,815
Posted By Lindanc
Be careful with checking credit scores

Be careful with checking credit scores. Everytime your credit score is checked it will lower your rate. Just to check scores for the sake of checking scores is not good. Now if you THINK there may be...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-02-2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,184
Posted By Lindanc
Thanks for the links Ray! I don't think I...

Thanks for the links Ray!

I don't think I inhaled spores the moss was very wet, how about ingesting?? I did this in the kitchen, although the kitchen was cleaned with Lysol VERY well afterwards. ...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-02-2007, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,184
Posted By Lindanc
I will wear gloves from now on!

I guess what is done is done and I will wear gloves from now on. Since I have mostly Cattleyas this was the first time I had encountered them in moss. I read some on the internet about this and it is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-01-2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,184
Posted By Lindanc
Sphagnum Moss can cause serious illness????

OK I was reading about repoting and I came across this:
"When handling Sphagnum Moss wear gloves, becasue it can carry a fungus that can cause serious illness in humans".

Am I being dumb to be a...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 12-01-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,815
Posted By Lindanc
Like said before stay away from the ARM...

Like said before stay away from the ARM (adjustable rate) and get a fixed even if it sounds higher at first. Another thing, don't know if you will need over 80% loan if you do, consider paying PMI...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-01-2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,275
Posted By Lindanc
Easy is your growing conditions

I found out that easy for me was not easy for others based on my growing conditions, available light, watering habits etc.

I tell friends and family wanting to try a orchid. Look at where you want...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-01-2007, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,730
Posted By Lindanc
I'm not sure if I killed them or saved them.

From my limited past experience, if it is in Moss I kill it. Don't know why it just doesn't work for me.

So I have repotted the new orchids. I’m not sure if I killed them or saved them………..all...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-01-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,730
Posted By Lindanc
Thanks guys! yeah, I kinda figured out...

Thanks guys!

yeah, I kinda figured out Norman's wasn't the best in the world - guess I was looking for something that was not available locally.

Seagrove orchids is having a sale very close to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-01-2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,730
Posted By Lindanc
Should I repot ASAP cattleyas from mail order?

I ordered three Cattleyas from Norman's - they are in these flimsy plastic pots and in moss - I ususally use bark. I got them two days ago and don't want to stress them too much but I can't stand how...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 12-01-2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 979
Posted By Lindanc
Ok - think I hit a button on the computer that...

Ok - think I hit a button on the computer that posted this by accident. Can't figure out how to delete the extra post.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 12-01-2007, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 979
Posted By Lindanc
Hi from North Carolina!

Hi!

I could say I'm a rookie so I'm really here to learn!

I started with orchids about 4 years ago out of a selfish need - I use to be a total outdoor gardener and had all kinds of flowers all...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 11-30-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,884
Posted By Lindanc
Highly recommend

Seagrove Orchids - I live within a few miles of this greenhouse and this is where my love of orchids started. All the plants I have bought from here have done fantastic! Very healthy and they all...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 11-30-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,156
Posted By Lindanc
Thought I would throw in my feedback on...

Thought I would throw in my feedback on orchids.com. I just got a shipment in for three orchids. One Near Mature Size, one Mature size and one in bud/spike (which I was going to give as a Christmas...
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