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Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-27-2015, 05:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,027
Posted By The Orchid Kid
I think you are probably right, I will have to...

I think you are probably right, I will have to try keep it happier! In the home it is a challenge to replicate natural conditions and I guess some plants show it more than others.

I think Silken's...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-24-2015, 05:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,027
Posted By The Orchid Kid
Great info, thankyou! Will repot zygo asap, then...

Great info, thankyou! Will repot zygo asap, then shower and keep more moist. Makes sense to shower. All my orchids are indoors as I am in the north of England, so dust will accumulate and maybe not...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-23-2015, 04:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,027
Posted By The Orchid Kid
Thanks Silken. I will move the zygo up a...

Thanks Silken.

I will move the zygo up a pot. I was waiting till the flower had come and gone, but alas looks like I lost the bloom. So would the lack of moisture be the cause of the bud blast?
...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-22-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,027
Posted By The Orchid Kid
3 sick plants

Hi

I have three possibly sick plants. First up Zygopetalum Louisendorf - it stuck a spike up, but the buds just came out black/brown and never opened, just dropped off. Leaves have some black...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-27-2014, 04:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,460
Posted By The Orchid Kid
mine came to me last summer as two withered...

mine came to me last summer as two withered shoots and a minimum of leaves. But it did shoot three strong canes and now flowers. Rosie, I have much different culture to you - morning sunny...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-25-2014, 06:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,460
Posted By The Orchid Kid
any tips for best culture? Currently giving it...

any tips for best culture? Currently giving it good sun (right at a big window, getting direct morning sun) and good moisture and feed when in growth. Reducing in winter just to stuff canes...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-23-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,460
Posted By The Orchid Kid
Brilliant that looks exactly right! Thankyou:D

Brilliant that looks exactly right! Thankyou:D
Forum: Identification Forum 05-22-2014, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,460
Posted By The Orchid Kid
Unknown Den (I think!)

Someone got me this from Malaysia. Lovely flowers, but anyone know what it is?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-01-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,340
Posted By The Orchid Kid
I like the Ithan type. Bit more subtle than the...

I like the Ithan type. Bit more subtle than the Tahoma Glacier normal.

I am on the hunt for Mystic Maze now though....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-01-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,340
Posted By The Orchid Kid
cue orchid envy!

cue orchid envy!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-01-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,340
Posted By The Orchid Kid
You need one in your life Gemini! You might not...

You need one in your life Gemini! You might not get the scale but the flowers are like 12cm each way. Lovely.

I gave it a light water today to be sure, thanks for the heads up on that.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-01-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,340
Posted By The Orchid Kid
Well, A few weeks ago I got my reward! Hope you...

Well, A few weeks ago I got my reward! Hope you all like the pics. All buds are out now and it looks even more glorious, but I also think it quite beautiful as they open too.

Do orchids generally...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-05-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 718
Posted By The Orchid Kid
Patterned window and light levels

Bit of an odd query, but does patterned clear glass let less light through?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By The Orchid Kid
Great, will read later. Saw the pics. What an...

Great, will read later. Saw the pics. What an amazing collection! Very inspiring indeed.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By The Orchid Kid
I think with some brighter light, more water and...

I think with some brighter light, more water and a little feed mine little fellas will be in good shape now.

Be lovely to see some pics of your paphs NYCorchidman!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2014, 03:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,728
Posted By The Orchid Kid
Oh ok, I get it. I probably did not read it that...

Oh ok, I get it. I probably did not read it that well myself, no worries.

The white on the stump is probably a bit of fungus as it decays. You can dab a bit of cinnamon powder on it, as a mild...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-03-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,728
Posted By The Orchid Kid
Stumps looks like an old dead root. Just snip it...

Stumps looks like an old dead root. Just snip it off on next repot.

So they turned green, but are still white? ;-) Confused!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-03-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By The Orchid Kid
The shadow test is not ideal as light only comes...

The shadow test is not ideal as light only comes from one side, but if I do it to the side I get a good shadow. I have them up against the window as neither sill gets full sun.

My CHC comes from a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-03-2014, 05:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,728
Posted By The Orchid Kid
It should turn green quite quickly, at least the...

It should turn green quite quickly, at least the roots in the pot. Those on the surface might not as much. You might need to dunk the pot in a bowl of water to make sure the water soaks in. You can...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By The Orchid Kid
None of my paphs are growing through. The ones...

None of my paphs are growing through.
The ones growing through are Laelia, Rossioglossum, Zygo, Psychopsis, Polystachya.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By The Orchid Kid
Repot or not?

I have number of orchids of various species with roots coming through the bottom of the pot. Some are just edging out, others have 3-4cm running along the outside of the base of the pot.

I know...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,728
Posted By The Orchid Kid
Is this deffo fungus and not the roots turning...

Is this deffo fungus and not the roots turning silver when they need a water?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By The Orchid Kid
I was reticent with water as the CHC does retain...

I was reticent with water as the CHC does retain a fair bit and I rotted roots on some Phals.

I will not repot, esp as if the Paphs are stressed through lack of water and light it is the last...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By The Orchid Kid
I hear different things about CHC, but I think as...

I hear different things about CHC, but I think as long as it is prepped properly it is a good growing medium.

I will up the water as that seems to be a consensus. I water every two/three weeks or...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2014, 05:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By The Orchid Kid
I have added pictures to the original post. ...

I have added pictures to the original post.

Non were in bloom when bought.

The big Paph was repotted last March. The others are in the same CHC I got them in a year ago.

They were on a...
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