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Forum: Growing Under Lights 03-28-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,441
Posted By birdybrain
Looks good to me! You might want to get all the...

Looks good to me! You might want to get all the catts closer to the middle of the lights for more footcandles.

I have a similar set up (up to 5 shelves now) with drain trays under the plants....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-28-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,065
Posted By birdybrain
Seems the easiest thing would be to add some...

Seems the easiest thing would be to add some drainage holes. It's not that hard to drill holes in glass, though you do need drill bits that are capable of drilling glass. There are posts on OB about...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-28-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,708
Posted By birdybrain
It looks like the roots that have been down in...

It looks like the roots that have been down in the media are fine, but the sections that were above the media have dried out. I have low humidity in winter & get this on the exposed roots of many of...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 03-28-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,560
Posted By birdybrain
I agree with the above comments. I struggle...

I agree with the above comments.

I struggle to keep 40% humidity indoors during winter & have added sphag as a top dressing even to many orchids (Catt & Vandaceous hybrids) that don't like near...
Forum: Members' Displays 07-14-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,208
Posted By birdybrain
Here are the other set ups where I used hygrolon...

Here are the other set ups where I used hygrolon as a wick.

I received the three bulbophyllum lasiochilum (dark) just a few days before my trip and wanted to insure they would stay moist while I...
Forum: Members' Displays 07-14-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,208
Posted By birdybrain
Using Hygrolon for wick watering

I'm not sure if this is really the right spot for this subject, but most of what I've done was originally inspired by Mossman's post here...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 30,953
Posted By birdybrain
Yep, that brassavola sounds wonderful. I'll...

Yep, that brassavola sounds wonderful. I'll definitely have to look for it next time I'm at lowes.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,971
Posted By birdybrain
Thank you, KelzKhaos. I have to say I didn't...

Thank you, KelzKhaos. I have to say I didn't really care for the eye candy at first, but my mom really liked it. Now that I got it home it has really grown on me.

JamesL, I'm so glad you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,971
Posted By birdybrain
Many minis!

Went to my first orchid show last weekend and this is what I came away with. I had decided to go for all compact or mini size, but it didn't quite work out that way. ...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-21-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,272
Posted By birdybrain
I bought the plastic mesh circles from the...

I bought the plastic mesh circles from the knitting department at a craft store. A packages of 6 was $1.80. I'm not sure what they are called. The same mesh is sold in rectangular sheets in various...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-17-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 30,953
Posted By birdybrain
I asked a couple members of our local orchid...

I asked a couple members of our local orchid society and they said the larger bagged orchids from BetterGro are already blooming size. You may have to wait for the next bloom cycle, but it should be...
Forum: Members' Displays 05-16-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,246
Posted By birdybrain
Hygrolon prototype setup

Yay! My hygrolon & moss mix has finally arrived! I was so inspired by the hygrolon uses posted in this thread that I now have 4 separate projects/experiments planned:
Wick watering in pots like...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-16-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,272
Posted By birdybrain
DIY plastic cone pot

I was given a large Phal luedemanniana keiki and I bought a couple of mini phals, all of which needed to be potted into clear plastic so I could see the roots. All I had on hand were different sized...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-16-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 30,953
Posted By birdybrain
Yep, I do this too. In fact, my mom & I both do &...

Yep, I do this too. In fact, my mom & I both do & we are constantly sending each other orchid pics :)
We're both feeling like our collections are growing too rapidly & the next best thing to buying...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-14-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 30,953
Posted By birdybrain
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/15/ubypyqu9.jpg ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/15/ubypyqu9.jpg

The mini phals at lowes are frequently sold in these tall pots. Just in case anyone here doesn't know, these pots have a small reservoir in the base...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-11-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 30,953
Posted By birdybrain
[QUOTE=jesscorine;573632]I also scored a $5...

[QUOTE=jesscorine;573632]I also scored a $5 planter with a large blooming phal with a bud, a bromeliad and a prayer plant! I'm going back to that store!![COLOR="Silver"]

The self watering combo...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 05-10-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,553
Posted By birdybrain
I definitely think you could sell these. Then neo...

I definitely think you could sell these. Then neo pots will go from draining the orchid budget to subsidizing it!:rofl:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-10-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 30,953
Posted By birdybrain
Home Depot in my area won't mark down plants....

Home Depot in my area won't mark down plants. They told me the wholesaler comes by, collects all the orchids that aren't likely to sell, and throws them in the trash. I only asked once, so I haven't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-10-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 30,953
Posted By birdybrain
Lowes in Memphis, TN does get in Dendrobiums...

Lowes in Memphis, TN does get in Dendrobiums occasionally and they will enviably end up on the clearance rack. Dens and phals are the only orchids I've ever seen at Lowes in my area on a regular...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,766
Posted By birdybrain
Sorry about that, not sure why it didn't work. I...

Sorry about that, not sure why it didn't work. I edited the link and it now works when I click on it, so please try again.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,766
Posted By birdybrain
I used a version of sphag & bag on a lowes...

I used a version of sphag & bag on a lowes clearance NOID, along with rooting hormone & soaking the entire plant to keep it from dying of dehydration. Details on what I did are posted here.
...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 05-07-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,874
Posted By birdybrain
The pumilum is a super cute plant! It sounds like...

The pumilum is a super cute plant! It sounds like this will be a good fit for a bright light situation. The ponytail palm though actually does well in my home in medium light, so I think I could even...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 05-06-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,874
Posted By birdybrain
Possible mount for micro mini orchid?

I'm wondering if I could mount a small miniature orchid on this ponytail palm? If it's really not a good idea, that's fine. But if it would work, does anyone have suggestions for something that stays...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 05-05-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,553
Posted By birdybrain
Excellent! I think you mentioned in your previous...

Excellent! I think you mentioned in your previous post about it taking a long time so I was thinking more like 30 hours :)
But how cool that you can make pots that look this nice in just a couple...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-05-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 30,953
Posted By birdybrain
Sorry! What I should have said was: the regular...

Sorry! What I should have said was: the regular BetterGro phalaenopsis mix sold in bags at Lowes.

I'm not sure how well bark would work in the self watering planters, but the 2 I switched from...
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