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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-05-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,216
Posted By Guillaume
Hi Tyron, i'm from Middelburg, South Africa. I...

Hi Tyron, i'm from Middelburg, South Africa. I have some very "temperamental" orchids which thrive, but my phals always have root issues. A while back i remove a phal and put it in a hanging basket...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-24-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,432
Posted By Guillaume
Wild orchids at Kaapschehoop, South Africa

Hi, I took some pixs of wild orchids on my cellphone today (not the best quality) of orchid colonies that i often visit. Thought I'd share...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-20-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,502
Posted By Guillaume
Neither am I, but I did some reading before I...

Neither am I, but I did some reading before I decided on my mh. Sodium is a bit stronger, but burns hotter and focus more on red light. MH burn strong enough (by far) and has a more balanced light...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-20-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,502
Posted By Guillaume
Hi, I grow my orchids (ranging from light hungry...

Hi, I grow my orchids (ranging from light hungry dendrobiums etc to sensitive phals) in a 3 x 3 meter room. I installed a single 400 watt 6000 k metal halide globe which gives enough light to the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-17-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
Posted By Guillaume
An update - 3 of the blooms have opened.......

An update - 3 of the blooms have opened.... Pretty cool seeing them move like that.. I cant get the &&&& video to upload..
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-12-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By Guillaume
Hi, the plant was given to me with the old spikes...

Hi, the plant was given to me with the old spikes on it, about a month ago, so I don't know how old it is. I keep it in 2000 - 3000 fc artificial MH light, temp and humidity ranging between 20 deg c...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-12-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By Guillaume
Angreacum chamaeanthus - the smallest angreacoid in SA (?)

This miniature is one of the smallest angreacoid orchids in South Africa, and its about to bloom....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-12-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
Posted By Guillaume
Bulbophylum barbigerum in bloom

Yippee.....
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-03-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,361
Posted By Guillaume
Wild Mystacidium gracile environmental data

Hi, if you are like me - im very interrested in wild growing miniature orchids, especially their environmental conditions day to day. Check out this website to see the conditions of a huge colony of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,185
Posted By Guillaume
I have taken a pic of my Emma type dendrobiums,...

I have taken a pic of my Emma type dendrobiums, just to make you jealous. The pic is taken into the light I know, sorry, but it shows 2 new spikes. There is actually a third spike on the cane that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2013, 05:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,345
Posted By Guillaume
I have found that air movement is more important...

I have found that air movement is more important than humidity (if one has to choose/compromise). Moss that stays moist for over a month sound dangerous... Temperature should not go far below 10 deg...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-01-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,427
Posted By Guillaume
I have a Gongora galeata which have done the same...

I have a Gongora galeata which have done the same thing 2 x in a row. I have since changed conditions to more light (all my plant are now under a 400w MH artificial light) and added moss to the base...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-26-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,762
Posted By Guillaume
I'm in South Africa and our water is hard and...

I'm in South Africa and our water is hard and alkaline. Our town water is of poor quality and I think the municipality adds a lot of chemicals to improve the safety of the water. Our spesialist...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-25-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,762
Posted By Guillaume
I have been using tap water, but our municipal...

I have been using tap water, but our municipal water is not very "safe". I find that a lot of new root growth end in the growing tip dying off, and so recently started using RO water. It has not been...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-25-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,762
Posted By Guillaume
Water pH levels suitable for orchids

Hi, the revers osmosis water that I use on my orchids has a pH of 8.4. I was under the impression that water with a low concetration of disolved salts should be closer to 7. Is this high pH a problem?
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-21-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,636
Posted By Guillaume
Well in that case - installing the metal halide...

Well in that case - installing the metal halide globe seems like such an easy answer to all my light issues (I hope). I have light hungry Dendrobiums mixed with shade loving Angreacums, and now it...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-20-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,362
Posted By Guillaume
Can metal halide 400w 6000k burn Angreacums

Hi, I recently installed a 400 w 6000 k metal halide globe in my orchid house. I mainly have Angreacums ( with never bloom, thus the extra light). The closest plant is 1.5 meters from the light...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-20-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,636
Posted By Guillaume
Artificial lighting

Hi, I just installed a 400 watt 6000 k metal halide globe in my orchid house. I mainly have the light sensitive Angreacums. The closest pant is approx. 1.5 meter from the light source. My question:...
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