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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-28-2008, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,277
Posted By greg sytch
Pot. Patricia Phelps 'Twilight'

I am growing this Pot., and it is gorgeous. It grows in a low coc basket, full 10" and beginning to lap over. However, it never blooms. It is getting VERY bright light under shadecloth here in Tampa...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-25-2008, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 901
Posted By greg sytch
Sheaths aborted

Many of my catts have aborted their sheaths this fall. After an extremely wet summer, fall has been very dry and cool here in Tampa Bay. I am confused as to what would cause this. Any thoughts? They...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 11-10-2008, 09:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,387
Posted By greg sytch
I noticed that everyone was worried over that...

I noticed that everyone was worried over that incredible cold snap before Halloween. I grow mine in shadehouses here in New Port Richey, all winter long. All kinds. Right down to near freezing. Last...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-07-2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,165
Posted By greg sytch
cattleya sheaths aborting

Many of my mature catts have sheathed, but yet they aborted flowers. This is only recently. I live in Tampa Bay. We had an extremely wet summer, but yet it dried up come Sept. Any advice? Thanks Greg...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-04-2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,140
Posted By greg sytch
I live in Tampa Bay, and one of my shadehouses is...

I live in Tampa Bay, and one of my shadehouses is the "carport" 20X12 that I simply cover in shadecloth at 60%. It creates microclimates of light (higher up is bright etc) and since you are even...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-03-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,225
Posted By greg sytch
Grammatophylums

I went to the Tampa Orchid Clubs' expo at USF saturday and saw a Grammatophylum that blew me away. However, everything I was told (and since read) said they are quite sensitive under 40F and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-01-2008, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,088
Posted By greg sytch
Snails have been horrible here in Tampa Bay. We...

Snails have been horrible here in Tampa Bay. We received well over 3 feet of rain this summer and they have been everywhere. I have been trying to get out there in the AM early to squish them, but...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 09-13-2008, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,587
Posted By greg sytch
PAPH soil mix

What does everybody use for their soil mix? i AM STRUGGLING growing them despite my other orchids thriving...I keep the spaghnum they came in but they appear too wet. Also, the ones I bloom indoors...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 09-13-2008, 07:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,936
Posted By greg sytch
They are lizard/gecko eggs. I get them all the...

They are lizard/gecko eggs. I get them all the time here in New Port Richey. They are harmless to your plants and increase your lizard population - which eats bugs! Greg
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2008, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,939
Posted By greg sytch
If it is moist, I would not water it until the...

If it is moist, I would not water it until the mix dries out. If you do not have a fungicide, use baking soda (mixed w/water 10:1 soda) as an anti-fungal spray. Phal mixes must be well drained....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2008, 06:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,582
Posted By greg sytch
Thanks for the replies so far...I know about...

Thanks for the replies so far...I know about ants/aphids/scale relationships, and I do not see any. I have too many to dip. So, I will try the granules on top. I cannot use them on the floor as my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-06-2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,582
Posted By greg sytch
ANTS IN MY ORCHIDS

Has anyone had the experience of ants in their orchids? I grow all mine outdoors, under shade cloth, all year here in Tampa Bay, and I have lots of small ants traveling though my orchids. I've...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-01-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,381
Posted By greg sytch
PINE BARK MULCH

Anyone use Pine Bark Mulch in their mix? Wal Mart in Hudson has a "soil conditioner" that is chopped up pine bark mulch. I used it on a few plants as an experiment. Its been a few weeks so it is too...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-01-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,223
Posted By greg sytch
Although Halloween is my b-day (yes its true -...

Although Halloween is my b-day (yes its true - and as a teacher, my room is always dressed in orange! ) I will go Sat AM. Obviously, I have to teach that Friday, and it is my fav day anyway- lots of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-01-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,223
Posted By greg sytch
Susanne- Have you moved any out yet (into the...

Susanne- Have you moved any out yet (into the full sun)? Whenever I do, they always seem to get black, burnt leaves. I am going to try and acclimate this winter/spring a few, then as the sun gets...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-23-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,223
Posted By greg sytch
Thumbs up FULL SUN ORCHIDS

Anyone, esp in Florida, know which orchids can thrive in full sun (not shaded sun). I live in Tampa Bay, and while I grow under shadecloth, I have a lot of open areas where I would love to grow...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-19-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,544
Posted By greg sytch
I grow all my orchids outdoors here in Tampa Bay...

I grow all my orchids outdoors here in Tampa Bay under shadecloth (60%) in an open-type yard with only a few trees. We have had well over 2 FEET of rain this summer (since June 9th) so they are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-09-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,318
Posted By greg sytch
I just found a bunch of responses to my E....

I just found a bunch of responses to my E. tampensis thread! Jasen, where in Holiday? I'm near Louisiana Ave and Madison St.....(gsytch@cs.com) Hit me up with an email. I grow all my orchids in my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-30-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,061
Posted By greg sytch
You can always experiment with the bloom booster,...

You can always experiment with the bloom booster, and see if it works under your conditions. I mostly foliar feed here in Tampa Bay because my orchids grow outdoors all year, so it is easy for me to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-04-2008, 11:14 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 46,691
Posted By greg sytch
Cool pics Jackie. I love the lathhouse and the...

Cool pics Jackie. I love the lathhouse and the room with the blooms. Which part of Orlando? I'm in New Port Richey, close to US19 and the Gulf so I am a little warmer for the area. I grow mine under...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-01-2008, 12:15 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 46,691
Posted By greg sytch
central florida

Jenn et al- I leave mine outdoors unless it WILL get below freezing! That was only once this past year and it was the usual drop down then up. Below freezing, I group them all together on the ground...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-24-2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,318
Posted By greg sytch
Encyclia tampensis

My Enc tampensis is in full bloom now, although both plants are not large. I am very fond of this because it is a Florida native, and I live in Tampa Bay. My big question is that I assume it can...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-10-2008, 06:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,279
Posted By greg sytch
I was also researching that L. anceps has cold...

I was also researching that L. anceps has cold tolerance in its parentage, as do some other Laelias. They can take brief dips into the 20's. I am definitely going to put some on my trees. We see a...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-08-2008, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,279
Posted By greg sytch
I do not do Vandas....no need for me to worry...

I do not do Vandas....no need for me to worry about their care. BUt, I'll keep the others in mind as I search. Thanks Greg
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-08-2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,506
Posted By greg sytch
Des- I have often noticed that no matter how much...

Des- I have often noticed that no matter how much rain we get, plants rarely rot (tropicals other than orchids etc) so it makes sense...and since it is tropical here most of our summer rains are from...
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