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Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 03-03-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,377
Posted By mexorchid
a nice surprise when coming back from holiday...

a nice surprise when coming back from holiday (Panama - trees full of orchids!): the flower has finally opened and it looks all normal and beautiful this time :)
Forum: Propagation 12-03-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,237
Posted By mexorchid
Can you get me in contact with this person? I...

Can you get me in contact with this person? I would be so happy to find someone!
Forum: Propagation 12-02-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,237
Posted By mexorchid
Digbyana seed pots - looking for PRO

Hi everybody,
I just cut 2 fat, still green seed pots (11 months after flower) of my original mexican Ryncholaelia digbyana and am looking for someone in Canada that is experienced in flasking.
I...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-30-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,999
Posted By mexorchid
I have never heard of that before. A magnetic...

I have never heard of that before. A magnetic light? I guess it's strong and doesn't produce a lot of heat? How does that look like???
Forum: Windowsill Growing 10-29-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,450
Posted By mexorchid
Thanks again everybody. Next task will be to make...

Thanks again everybody. Next task will be to make some LED lights for it...


Yes, I have seen some videos about it; great stuff!!! But I couldn't find it here in Quebec and import/shipping a...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-27-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,999
Posted By mexorchid
hmmmm... by now I'm very insecure of what to get!...

hmmmm... by now I'm very insecure of what to get! so many pros and cons.
Our aquarium LED light is not disturbing. As long as you make a big enough enclosure towards the room it doesn't blind at...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-26-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,999
Posted By mexorchid
That 25x3W LED is only 50W in real life is quite...

That 25x3W LED is only 50W in real life is quite disappointing to hear :(



I checked out already lenses for star LEDs. I think 30degree would be appropriate if I hang it 70cm over the plants.
...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-25-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,999
Posted By mexorchid
Very interesting to hear about some actual real...

Very interesting to hear about some actual real life experience with the different lights!



naoki, the 10W/ft2, is that the only light source for the phals or is there some daylight too?
...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-25-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,999
Posted By mexorchid
Are your plants happy with the LED light? ...

Are your plants happy with the LED light?
Somehow I don't like the T5s. They are one huge piece that has to be quite close to the plants, very inflexible to adjust to the landscape. I thought I...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-25-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,999
Posted By mexorchid
Do you know more about which LEDs to use? I know...

Do you know more about which LEDs to use? I know how to build a panel with a heat sink, weld the LEDs and install the correct power converter. Instinctively I would use red ones of 2 different wave...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-24-2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,999
Posted By mexorchid
Thanks everybody for your input! Naoki, very...

Thanks everybody for your input!
Naoki, very much like your table :greenthumb:
Joseia, do you also find your MH light is using a very lot of electricity? What kind of reflector are you using?
A...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-23-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,999
Posted By mexorchid
experience with Metal Halide?

:hello
I'm missing some proper light for my cattleyas. Reading a lot on the topic, Metal Halide seem to be the best option for me but it's hard to figure out which strength to get.
I want to light...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 10-16-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,450
Posted By mexorchid
Thanks Island Girl and Lilac :) if you...

Thanks Island Girl and Lilac :)


if you like waves you probably like these ones too (but has nothing to do with orchids). Everybody always does only straight cuts on wood. I wonder why?
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-14-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,478
Posted By mexorchid
T5 distance & time

:hello
best boyfriend ever made some of his aquarium lights free for my orchids. I have now 2x24W T5 bulbs, 1 white, 1 blue (probably not the best but well, that's what I got). On top I put...
Forum: Members' Displays 10-13-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,259
Posted By mexorchid
So nice! I always find it so interesting to have...

So nice! I always find it so interesting to have your "local" species. Also I love if an orchid is not just in a pot but a nice setup - all together: looks great! :)
Forum: Windowsill Growing 10-12-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,450
Posted By mexorchid
:thanx: Thanks everyone!!!

:thanx: Thanks everyone!!!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-11-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,719
Posted By mexorchid
I guess Paul was talking about the insects I had...

I guess Paul was talking about the insects I had in the paphs and odontoglossum? Yes, they seem gone too :) but good to have a tip for next time. Can this remedy be used on roots and leaves Paul?...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 10-11-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,450
Posted By mexorchid
I have absolutely no idea yet how durable that...

I have absolutely no idea yet how durable that will be. It's my first experiment on the matter. My boyfriend had used it in humid areas and it lasted ages but no idea about submerging it constantly....
Forum: Windowsill Growing 10-11-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,450
Posted By mexorchid
Thank you! It's a 30ft cable, 150W. My small...

Thank you!
It's a 30ft cable, 150W.
My small cattleyas had mold and fungus and people from the OB recommended me to keep the roots warmer and install a ventilator - it worked miracles!
I...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 10-11-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,450
Posted By mexorchid
Orchid furniture - functional & pretty

:waving
I have almost finished furniture for my first orchids in Canada :bananaslide: It is a living room window (north/west). Initially I wanted something where my dog can't throw over the pots...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-10-2013, 11:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,719
Posted By mexorchid
Thanks for still writing and having such patience...

Thanks for still writing and having such patience with me!!!

I have measured: media have about 22C, bottom of pots around 25C. Just 1 had the medium 25C and pot bottom 32C, I have moved it. And...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-10-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,719
Posted By mexorchid
Ok, so I'll keep watering as is. I don't...

Ok, so I'll keep watering as is.

I don't have this multimeter. I did put the cable on a dimmer at first to start low. But I realized, if it's not on full power it doesn't even get the pots a bit...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-09-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,719
Posted By mexorchid
Thank you so much everybody!!! I think the fungus...

Thank you so much everybody!!! I think the fungus is gone or much less. I can't look in the middle of the medium but on the edges it all looks clear. I got a better ventilator that is blowing on them...
Forum: Hybrids 10-08-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,152
Posted By mexorchid
:yikes: I've never see a Phal like that. It looks...

:yikes: I've never see a Phal like that. It looks like a harlequin. Very beautiful!
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 10-06-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,813
Posted By mexorchid
The FROG!!! So cute :)

The FROG!!! So cute :)
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