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Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 12-26-2015, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,693
Posted By Greenthumb.5
Cinnamon only works on fungus, I thought? You...

Cinnamon only works on fungus, I thought? You probably can use something that is a miticide to kill the mites. Mites like it dry and warm.
Forum: Identification Forum 12-11-2015, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,716
Posted By Greenthumb.5
It looks like something from the cattleya...

It looks like something from the cattleya alliance. The spike reminds me of Coilostylis (Epidendrum) ciliare. So it could be that. Congratulations on the spike!
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-11-2015, 06:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,856
Posted By Greenthumb.5
I just experimented with Masdevallia floribunda...

I just experimented with Masdevallia floribunda which is a good beginner's Masdevallia to start with. I just potted the plant in New Zealand Sphagnum moss which is in a clay pot. Small size is okay....
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 08-19-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,662
Posted By Greenthumb.5
That's a beautiful specimen! Wish I could get a...

That's a beautiful specimen! Wish I could get a piece of it but for now, it shall be on my wish list.
Forum: Growing on Mounts 07-02-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,388
Posted By Greenthumb.5
Mangrove wood as a mounting wood?

I found some dead mangrove wood in Florida and I brought it back with me. However, I found it lying in the mud where there was saltwater/brackish water. So I have been leaching it a little bit and...
Forum: Identification Forum 06-28-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,152
Posted By Greenthumb.5
Looks like a Grammatophyllum scripture v....

Looks like a Grammatophyllum scripture v. citrinum.

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Grammatophyllum scriptum v. citrinum. Sorry for the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-29-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,382
Posted By Greenthumb.5
Looks like only two new roots coming along.

Looks like only two new roots coming along.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-21-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,097
Posted By Greenthumb.5
I used to pot my dendrobium until I had the same...

I used to pot my dendrobium until I had the same problem as you. I decided to cut off all canes that were dying and dead roots. Then I just mounted them onto wood or tree fern plaques. They are...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-21-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,097
Posted By Greenthumb.5
I can't see your photo. But what are they potted...

I can't see your photo. But what are they potted in and what region of the U.S. do you live in?

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You also...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 02-15-2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,247
Posted By Greenthumb.5
How did you care for yours?

How did you care for yours?
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-03-2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,999
Posted By Greenthumb.5
You said you sprinkled cinnamon on the plant. How...

You said you sprinkled cinnamon on the plant. How did you apply it? Did you cut off the infected part?

Cinnamon can severely dry out a plant even on its healthy tissue if a little got on the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-01-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,999
Posted By Greenthumb.5
What is the name of that Cattleya hybrid? It...

What is the name of that Cattleya hybrid? It looks beautiful and I think I have one like it.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-26-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,999
Posted By Greenthumb.5
Yes, the eggshells or oyster shells can be good...

Yes, the eggshells or oyster shells can be good for slow release of Ca but you would need a quick way to supplement Ca so lime would be a good source for this. As for your Paph philippense, it is...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 12-24-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,441
Posted By Greenthumb.5
The spikes can grow roots that high up on the...

The spikes can grow roots that high up on the bulb?
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-22-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,999
Posted By Greenthumb.5
For the first two, are they receiving enough...

For the first two, are they receiving enough moisture and fertilizer even if they stopper flowering? Do they have multiple growths? As for the philippense hybrid, is it getting enough sun? Also...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 12-22-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By Greenthumb.5
Unhappy My woes

I entered the greenhouse this morning. I found my Angraecum sesquipedale's bud had broken off because it fell over. But there is a small strange growth off to the side of the main bloom used to be....
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 12-22-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Posted By Greenthumb.5
Sorry. I haven't responded for so long. The leaf...

Sorry. I haven't responded for so long. The leaf kept dying back so I cut it back on the healthy tissue. The plant is doing well right now but I underpotted it. Because the root system was too small...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-21-2014, 05:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,409
Posted By Greenthumb.5
You can just use lava rock or orchidata as a...

You can just use lava rock or orchidata as a medium. As for watering and that plant is young, just keep it a wet and dry cycle. Watering every three or four days in the winter and every two days in...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-15-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,409
Posted By Greenthumb.5
I use orchidata bark or lava rock (the red...

I use orchidata bark or lava rock (the red landscaping kind from Lowes) for my vandas with a spanish moss covering. Your tessellata likes it warm and humid. Dropping of leaves indicate root loss or...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-07-2014, 03:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,380
Posted By Greenthumb.5
Well there are differences in microclimates in...

Well there are differences in microclimates in your growing area which would explain for the differences in growth patterns. It can also be the fact that there are some varieties or clones that...
Forum: Identification Forum 10-30-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Posted By Greenthumb.5
It is an orchid. It seems to be some sort of...

It is an orchid. It seems to be some sort of Eulophia orchid. They readily spread their seeds and germinate in the ground especially in Florida.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 09-14-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,435
Posted By Greenthumb.5
Orchidata is the best material I have used for...

Orchidata is the best material I have used for Den. spectabile as it lasts for a long time between repotting.
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 09-10-2014, 12:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,190
Posted By Greenthumb.5
It looks like a mother of millions plant. They...

It looks like a mother of millions plant. They are nice specimens but can get weedy if not controlled as the little plantlets will reproduce easily.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-28-2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 757
Posted By Greenthumb.5
what is wrong with my acanthephippium's leaf?

The brown marking has been spreading but it seems dry. I just go this plant recently.
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 07-28-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Posted By Greenthumb.5
what is wrong with my acanthephippium's leaf?

I just got this recently. The brown mark has been spreading down along the new leaf.
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