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Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-07-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,384
Posted By gladwrap
Because they can! Baz A very...

Because they can!

Baz

A very informative post Baz,typical of one of my fellow Australians especially,they don`t like giving out their secrets.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-06-2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,384
Posted By gladwrap
Orchids that SULK

Hi everybody
Been growing orchids for about 10 years now,so I know a little bit about them,
Can anybody explain to me why some orchids of the same genre,same media,same fertilizing and watering...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-24-2014, 05:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,817
Posted By gladwrap
Thanks for your reply Mr Squirrel so you spray it...

Thanks for your reply Mr Squirrel so you spray it on neat and it won't damage the foliage ?
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-24-2014, 01:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,817
Posted By gladwrap
What does Listerine do.

Hi Guys
I have heard a few orchid growers use listerine on their orchids,what does it do and how do you use it.:)
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-29-2014, 06:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,677
Posted By gladwrap
Hey Guys Don`t shoot me I am only the message...

Hey Guys
Don`t shoot me I am only the message boy,:rofl:two of the best speciosum growers down here in Australia use it,Henk Van den Berg and Ted Warmsley that I know of, use it and if it is good...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-25-2014, 05:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,677
Posted By gladwrap
Sorry I forgot to put it in,Epsom Salts...

Sorry I forgot to put it in,Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate):blushing:
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-22-2014, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,677
Posted By gladwrap
Thumbs up Henk van den Berg who in my humble opinion is one...

Henk van den Berg who in my humble opinion is one if not the best grower of Australian Native Dendrobium Hybrids (eg Avrils Gold) in my country and has a story on how he grows them in the current...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-12-2014, 05:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,677
Posted By gladwrap
Smile Condies Crystals on Orchids

Hi Guys
I do not know whether this is in the right thread but as I am a newbie don't be too bad on me.
A lot of the good growers down here in Australia spray their orchids with Condies Crystals...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 06-28-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,767
Posted By gladwrap
Hi out there. Would a couple of 12volt car fans...

Hi out there.
Would a couple of 12volt car fans work for a small shadehouse maybe hooked uo to a car battery and kept charged by a trickle charger or maybe a solar panel.
Electricity is so dear in...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 06-14-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,818
Posted By gladwrap
Cheap Fans to run

Hi there
Anybody out there got any idea`s on what is the best fan to circulate air in a small shade house.
I would like a cheap one to run as I have noticed a few good growers out here in Australia...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 06-14-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,491
Posted By gladwrap
Thanks Rosie,sorry I thought it was me,not...

Thanks Rosie,sorry I thought it was me,not knowing how to find the pictures,will be over in your beautiful country next May,have got some tickets to the Chelsea flower show,should be good, looking...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 06-14-2013, 02:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,491
Posted By gladwrap
No mods around to help out,:helloI bet if I said...

No mods around to help out,:helloI bet if I said something bad they would be.:rofl::rofl:
Forum: Parts & Equipment 05-27-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,491
Posted By gladwrap
Yes That`s what I was getting at how do you see...

Yes That`s what I was getting at how do you see the pic`s ?
Maybe a mod can help. Calling all mods to help us newbies out.
Forum: Parts & Equipment 05-22-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,491
Posted By gladwrap
Smile Making Wire Pot Holder Jig

Anybody else out there got any ideas and pics of their wire making jigs for pot holders to hang pots off wire mesh,I would like to make some but there must be an easy way to do it.
Any info would be...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 05-22-2013, 03:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,491
Posted By gladwrap
How to find the Pics

Des ,How do I find the pics of the jig,would like to make some myself
Paul
Forum: Scientific Matters 05-21-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,262
Posted By gladwrap
Thank you Guys for you information,the consensus...

Thank you Guys for you information,the consensus seems to be a Hanna around about 35bucks ,I was thinking to get anything decent I would have to spend a fair bit more but if you guys think they will...
Forum: Scientific Matters 05-18-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,262
Posted By gladwrap
Thanks Ray for your valuable information. I...

Thanks Ray for your valuable information.
I have been on the net and Ph testers seem to go from $10 to about $3000 so that beggars the question what is a good quality one and how much should I...
Forum: Scientific Matters 05-18-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,262
Posted By gladwrap
What is most accurate PH test

Hi Guys,:hello
I am new to this forum but have been growing orchids for a few years now and as I live downunder I have got quite addicted to Aussie Natives.
Since I have been growing orchids I have...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-15-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,186
Posted By gladwrap
Thanks for the reply isurus79,I think I was on...

Thanks for the reply isurus79,I think I was on the right track.:)
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-13-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,249
Posted By gladwrap
Thanks Guys for your helpful info,I thought I was...

Thanks Guys for your helpful info,I thought I was doing it right ,just wanted to make sure.
Paul
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-12-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,249
Posted By gladwrap
What size pot to go up at a time.

Hi Everybody, I am new to this forum,but have been growing orchids for a year or two,I have a lot of repotting to do with my aussie speciosums that I have had since babies(50mm pots) and as they get...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-10-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,186
Posted By gladwrap
Smile Hello I am a newbie to this forum, this is the...

Hello I am a newbie to this forum, this is the first post but I am confused already,do you water day or night,I have aussie natives and have always watered before lunch so they are dry before dark...
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