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Forum: Propagation 04-15-2015, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,480
Posted By plucker
My guess would be ants too.

My guess would be ants too.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-15-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,077
Posted By plucker
They are a warm growing plant and grow like weeds...

They are a warm growing plant and grow like weeds in the heat. Might be different in cooler weather.
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-15-2015, 06:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,337
Posted By plucker
I agree that ants colonise insects, but I don't...

I agree that ants colonise insects, but I don't believe that they bring them in. I suspect that the ants use what is there already.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-15-2015, 06:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,462
Posted By plucker
Usually flasks are sent ready for deflasking. You...

Usually flasks are sent ready for deflasking. You can hold off if you keep them under a flouro light for 1/2 the day. If you plan to keep them in the flask, then you will need to keep an eye on...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-31-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,163
Posted By plucker
The future will continue to change, and those...

The future will continue to change, and those business's who adapt will thrive.
E-commerce has given people the opportunity to find something that was once unavailable.
The labour market will...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-28-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,095
Posted By plucker
In my opinion, Calcium is required and as...

In my opinion, Calcium is required and as important at the others. It assists a plant to absorb nitrogen. Magnesium will also help although they are rarely put together in a fertilizer.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-14-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,262
Posted By plucker
As I understand it, the apical meristem can be...

As I understand it, the apical meristem can be virus free. So it is possible to clone a virused plant, and lose the virus. Not sure if this works for all virus's though. I suppose the risk is...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-17-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,410
Posted By plucker
Never had too many problems with mine. They...

Never had too many problems with mine. They generally flower with long spikes and really stand up and look at you which is remarkable.

Last year I had 24 flowers on 7 inflorecences but had about 7...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-25-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By plucker
could even be mechanical damage, if not fungus...

could even be mechanical damage, if not fungus related, but not fatal. The new roots indicate good health.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 02-25-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,369
Posted By plucker
I grow catts in moss that thrive. The FS plants...

I grow catts in moss that thrive. The FS plants only have a fine layer in the top part of the pot but the seedlings live in it all the time. Summer time they stay wet from rain for 3 months and...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 02-25-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,323
Posted By plucker
very interesting this thread. I have heard that...

very interesting this thread. I have heard that sulfur is a good fungacide and miticide/insectice to some degree, but also have read that it is bad for orchids. I am still not sure.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-25-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,589
Posted By plucker
I think the catt problem in pic 2 maybe a calcium...

I think the catt problem in pic 2 maybe a calcium deficiency. Calcium is not translocatable and needs to be continually fed to the plants particularly when the new leads are forming. I find that...
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