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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,706
Posted By Dart21
I just received an email back from Dr. Beyrle...

I just received an email back from Dr. Beyrle regarding the Phytosanitary certifications required to get the Thelymitra or any of his other rare orchids into the states. He said it is 30 Euros per...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2014, 02:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,937
Posted By Dart21
The bleach will not stay in the pots if properly...

The bleach will not stay in the pots if properly rinsed. We use this practice in multiple greenhouses I have worked in with no detriment to the plants ;-). Isopropyl alcohol is especially safe, you...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-01-2014, 02:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,444
Posted By Dart21
Wow, these are wonderful and exactly what I was...

Wow, these are wonderful and exactly what I was looking for!

Is there a particular mix you would recommend for something like an Ophrys?

Is Agar flakes that I purchased at the local Whole Foods...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2014, 02:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,706
Posted By Dart21
Surprisingly they are not that difficult to grow....

Surprisingly they are not that difficult to grow. I obtained my first one years ago when I was much more novice of a grower (probably around age 16) and that one lasted for about 2 years... between...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2014, 12:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 855
Posted By Dart21
Very helpful, I will get looking into those...

Very helpful, I will get looking into those sources tomorrow in the AM. Thanks :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-28-2014, 11:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,662
Posted By Dart21
As for my own experience encountering similar...

As for my own experience encountering similar issues, it is typically a humidity/light/oxygen-flow/watering frequency/fertilizer regime issue. Does your fertilizer have the necessary micro nutrients?...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-28-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,937
Posted By Dart21
Quick dunk in bleach solution followed by a scrub...

Quick dunk in bleach solution followed by a scrub if necessary and/or spray down with 70% isopropyl alcohol will be more than sufficient (if it works in mycology it certainly will work for orchids...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-28-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,444
Posted By Dart21
Obtaining or Making Agar for Germination

Would anyone have any homemade recipes for an agar-agar based germination mixture? In particular I have some Ophrys apifera seeds that I am looking to propagate. I have access to a laboratory...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-28-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 855
Posted By Dart21
Anyone know of a source for Disas

I have had the most trouble finding anywhere whether it be local or online to obtain a Disa of any sort. In particular I would really like to find a Disa graminifolia or a Disa lugens, however, it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-28-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,706
Posted By Dart21
Cleisocentron is pretty sky blue. Of course it...

Cleisocentron is pretty sky blue. Of course it depends on where you get it from. I've encountered quite a bit of variation amongst the species in the 'blueness' but some are truly sky blue. My newest...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-27-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,706
Posted By Dart21
:-P that is the ultimate frustration, I can...

:-P that is the ultimate frustration, I can relate very well Vanda Lover
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-27-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,706
Posted By Dart21
Ahh I see, my Cleisocentron I would consider to...

Ahh I see, my Cleisocentron I would consider to be a soft cerulean blue but you are right it is not TRUE per say, there are definitely other colors in there. It is one of the bluest I have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-26-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,706
Posted By Dart21
I don't know why people keep thinking there are...

I don't know why people keep thinking there are no TRUE blue orchids. Check out Cleisocentron merrillianium or Disa graminifolia.

They're just hard to get ahold of is all ;-)
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-02-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,610
Posted By Dart21
Heheh, that makes sense ;-)

Heheh, that makes sense ;-)
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-01-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,610
Posted By Dart21
Ah, Ray that's too bad. I hate places like that...

Ah, Ray that's too bad. I hate places like that closed off to even students being educated thru a well known university and shutting the doors. Oh well, our doors at Temple U are always open to...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-01-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,610
Posted By Dart21
Ray, which grower are you referring to? At Temple...

Ray, which grower are you referring to? At Temple University-Ambler we have a whole Aquaponics setup and club that has been taking place and evolving over the last year and a half. They have gotten...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-15-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,672
Posted By Dart21
Ray's KelpMax has been getting some great...

Ray's KelpMax has been getting some great reviews. I have just started using it.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-15-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,846
Posted By Dart21
Thanks ALToronto, I will be sure that when...

Thanks ALToronto, I will be sure that when misting some of the plants that need it especially in my bonsai collection that none gets on the leaves of the Stanhopea.

No bugs luckily, phew.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-15-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,171
Posted By Dart21
Thanks for the responses... Ray, you know me as...

Thanks for the responses... Ray, you know me as Dave, we have talked on the phone about this and it looks like the MSU formula may fit my needs the best ;-). I cannot thank you enough for giving me...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-13-2014, 09:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,672
Posted By Dart21
Agree with what sthh has said there. That will be...

Agree with what sthh has said there. That will be a sure sign of what's going on with the watering situation. Repotting it could stress it, adding to the issues it's already having. I don't know that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-13-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,317
Posted By Dart21
Careful neglect... it's always been my motto to...

Careful neglect... it's always been my motto to orchid growers... overly caring or messing with the plant is undoubtedly the doom of the vast majority of homegrown orchids out there and also where...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-13-2014, 12:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,846
Posted By Dart21
That is relieving to hear :-P At least I'm not...

That is relieving to hear :-P At least I'm not the first to have this issue heh... I threw a little cinnamon paste on.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-12-2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,216
Posted By Dart21
Awesome tips, thank you so much :-D. The Satsuki...

Awesome tips, thank you so much :-D. The Satsuki has been taking forever to thicken up and I was beginning to wonder how anyone gets a nice "Tree-shape" to them with their natural habit of just...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-12-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,171
Posted By Dart21
Sounds like I'm going to be placing my order...

Sounds like I'm going to be placing my order tomorrow.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-12-2014, 10:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,216
Posted By Dart21
Some may think it's sacrilege, but if it needs...

Some may think it's sacrilege, but if it needs root development and you confirm in a couple days that it is indeed a spike... chop it.

In bonsai, I have to do this with some of the beautiful...
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