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Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-23-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,390
Posted By gdupont
Jeff Hale, who wrote a very well known article...

Jeff Hale, who wrote a very well known article for AOS online years ago, posted in the AOS Facebook group today about another huge Dendrophylax lindenii that just put out a flower.

Jeff shows a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By gdupont
Thanks so much for this Arne. I got it from...

Thanks so much for this Arne.

I got it from OrchidWeb 2-3 years ago. It's in sphagnum moss. I'm tempted to repot it because some of the roots look dead, and also because I think growing with...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By gdupont
Angraecum sesquipidale outdoors in Massachusetts USA?

I have a blooming size Angraecum sesquipidale, it's about 16 inches tall with about an 18 inch leaf span (9 inches per side).

I'm thinking it might like it outside in the summer but I don't quite...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By gdupont
I've bought this product on Amazon and my...

I've bought this product on Amazon and my experience is the same as yours. Doesn't look perfect and super dusty. It does the job though.

The only prep I do with it is that I use a strainer to get...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-06-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,403
Posted By gdupont
That makes sense. In that case, how do you...

That makes sense. In that case, how do you recommend I achieve that humidity regime then? Turn the fan on during the day? Is it worth using the humidifier at all? I think the terrarium would dry out...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-06-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,403
Posted By gdupont
Different humidity day vs night

I have a small tank for keeping a few small Angraecoid orchids, including a Dendrophylax lindenii, made of these items:


an exoterra tank, the Mini Tall, 12 x 12 x 18
an extension cord by...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-18-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,321
Posted By gdupont
Rare - Cattleya percivaliana 'Centro Remolacha'

Blooming today, very excited about this one.

'Centro Remolacha' is an exceedingly rare variety of C. percivaliana, known for its lip, which is especially dark in color, and the color extends...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-23-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,390
Posted By gdupont
Ok, well, looking forward to seeing it.

Ok, well, looking forward to seeing it.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-23-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,390
Posted By gdupont
Not sure what article you're referring to, it's...

Not sure what article you're referring to, it's not 12/2023 (December 2023) yet, and the most recent AOS magazine issue looks to be 11/2023.

Are you referring to Jeff Hale's well-known "Ghostly...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-23-2023, 01:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,290
Posted By gdupont
1) Ray do you have a product in mind that would...

1) Ray do you have a product in mind that would be worth trying? I did some digging and it seemed the mycorrhizae ingredients are actually quite taxonomically distant from the the mycorrhizae forming...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-23-2023, 01:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,390
Posted By gdupont
Lightbulb On a first principles approach to Dendrophylax lindenii

I'm building a new setup for a Dendrophylax lindenii plant. I want to really improve the growth of the plant. I've read a lot about the species and its cultivation over the past several years.

I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-19-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,133
Posted By gdupont
Cattleya leaf with strange discoloration pattern

Hi all,

Attached is an image of a Cattleya lueddemanniana (var. coerulea venosa). It has this strange discoloration on it. Does this look viral, bacterial, or fungal?

I cant be certain but I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-07-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 777
Posted By gdupont
Two new Phrags with odd spots

Hi all,

I just want to double check that everything looks ok here. Many thanks for positive or negative input, need to keep my other plants safe.

The first set of pics is from a kovachii hybrid...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-28-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,152
Posted By gdupont
Awesome. That ok for tigrinum in particular? I...

Awesome. That ok for tigrinum in particular? I was sternly suggested against SH for tigrinum years back :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-28-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,152
Posted By gdupont
New Paph. tigrinum, bad roots

I purchased a Paphiopedilum tigrinum off of eBay maybe a month ago.

It's a multi-growth plant, one big old growth (very long leaves) that's dying back and two new growths that look to be maybe a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-27-2023, 12:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,508
Posted By gdupont
Just an update -- I found three brand new roots...

Just an update -- I found three brand new roots tonight growing on this one! Seems pretty happy. The oldest growth died completely and the new little growth nub also died, but the two main shoots are...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 09-20-2023, 01:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 875
Posted By gdupont
Fox Valley Orchids

Hi all. Is Fox Valley still in business? Their website doesnt load for me. I can't find any posts about this here or on slipper talk. They had great plants I really hope they are still around!!
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-18-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,117
Posted By gdupont
Thanks for all the info!! That fan looks like a...

Thanks for all the info!! That fan looks like a good option. If you have multiple of these fans can you chain them together, or do they all have to be plugged in separately?
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-17-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,117
Posted By gdupont
I’m also wondering about the lights themselves. ...

I’m also wondering about the lights themselves.

I’m using Barrina T5s, which have a Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD) of 91 at 8 inches and 59 at 12 inches.

Some plants have leaves...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-17-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,117
Posted By gdupont
Trying to figure that out! There’s little...

Trying to figure that out! There’s little airspace between the shelves, so I think I will need 3 fans, and it seems difficult to find fans small enough for a single shelf that they wouldn’t dry out...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-17-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,117
Posted By gdupont
Ikea cabinet plants and tips?

I just put together this new Ikea cabinet for my orchids with LED lights and I love it!

In it, I have:

Cattleya percivaliana (x3)
Phragmipedium besseae
Phragmipedium kovachii
Angraecum...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-16-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,508
Posted By gdupont
Good to know thank you Roberta!

Good to know thank you Roberta!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-16-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,508
Posted By gdupont
Ok I pitted it in rockwool, it actually had a...

Ok I pitted it in rockwool, it actually had a reasonable set of roots, and I was able to find a perfect sized pot. I’m going to try to find a clear one to put it in though.

Any other tips?...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-16-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,508
Posted By gdupont
Phragmipedium kovachii – rockwool cubes?

Hi,

I just received a Phrag kovachii from ecuagenera. Does it look like it's in reasonable condition?

I'll be growing it under Barrina T5 lights...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-16-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,383
Posted By gdupont
Ah ok I might actually take you up on that!!!

Ah ok I might actually take you up on that!!!
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