Login
User Name
Password   


Registration is FREE. Click to become a member of OrchidBoard community
(You're NOT logged in)

menu
» Home » Forums » Clubs » Social Groups » Glossary » Chat » Classifieds » Calendar » Gallery » Member Map
menu
» New Post (how-to) ** » Post Classifieds Ad **


Sponsor
Donate Now
and become
Forum Supporter.

Many perks!
<...more...>


Sponsor
 

Google


Fauna Top Sites
Register Members Today's Posts
LOG IN/REGISTER TO CLOSE THIS ADVERTISEMENT
Go Back   Orchid Board - Most Complete Orchid Forum on the web ! >
Reload this Page Search Results
Page 1 of 6 1 23456
Showing results 1 to 25 of 130
Search took 0.02 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: jmmehler
Forum: Orchid Show Announcements 08-17-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,188
Posted By jmmehler
Alabama Orchid Society Show and Sale 9/22 - 9/24 2017

Join us as we celebrate our 33rd Annual Show and Sale. September 22 - 24, 2017, at;
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3950

Free to the public!
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 08-17-2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,556
Posted By jmmehler
We recently had Bill Thoms as the featured...

We recently had Bill Thoms as the featured speaker for our Alabama Orchid Society. Bill has 'just a few' FCC and merit awards for his dozens of hybrids (almost all with the name 'adorybil'. His...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 08-19-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,254
Posted By jmmehler
The videos I've seen were on facebook. I'm sure...

The videos I've seen were on facebook. I'm sure he's posted them elsewhere. His book reveals all his secrets on how he has won more CCMs than anyone else in the world.
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 08-19-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,254
Posted By jmmehler
You don't mention your growing conditions. See...

You don't mention your growing conditions. See my post on 'Bulbophyllum weekend overload'. Some would argue that Bill Thoms is the number 1 world renowned expert on Bulbophyllums. You can check...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 08-15-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,767
Posted By jmmehler
Taken Directly from Bills Web site...

Taken Directly from Bills Web site bulbophyllums.com;

Colchicine (COAL - cha - seen) is a powerful mutagen used initially for gout and now...

FROM WIKIPEDIA:

Since chromosome segregation is...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 08-15-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,767
Posted By jmmehler
Bulbophyllum Weekend Overload

Here at the Alabama Orchid Society. We just had the best event, so far this year! We decided to try something new, and even pay for airfare, in addition to a speaker’s fee. We opted for Bill Thoms,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-20-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,128
Posted By jmmehler
I was under the impression that Phals only spiked...

I was under the impression that Phals only spiked above (or is it below?) a new leaf. If you had a particularly good growth year and developed three new leaves, you could hope to get three spikes. ...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 05-10-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,190
Posted By jmmehler
I keep seeing Bulbophyllums (or as we, here in...

I keep seeing Bulbophyllums (or as we, here in the south, call em 'bubba' fillums) mounted on tree fern and bark.

My buddy Ronnie B, mounts his on oasis blocks (from the florists) and sets them...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-21-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,228
Posted By jmmehler
At the very least, check out the Fuqua Center at...

At the very least, check out the Fuqua Center at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. You just missed the Atlanta Orchid Show last month. They have a very active orchid society. If you attend one or...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 04-12-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,489
Posted By jmmehler
I've been designing a shade house based on your...

I've been designing a shade house based on your design. Naturally, I've converted your measurements to inches. Had a few questions if you can spare the time.

1) Could you provide a description...
Forum: Hybrids 03-01-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,357
Posted By jmmehler
Not in Canada, but coincidentally, I bought one...

Not in Canada, but coincidentally, I bought one from Tom Harper of Stone River Orchids, and it is currently blooming with only two flowers. I'm in Birmingham, AL. Let me know if I can help.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-16-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,592
Posted By jmmehler
What do you have coiled around the basket? Never...

What do you have coiled around the basket? Never seen anything like it?
Forum: Hybrids 02-16-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,383
Posted By jmmehler
I can't say enough great things about Louisiana...

I can't say enough great things about Louisiana Orchid Connection, and that's before taking into consideration the sheer number of species they carry.

Of note, growing a Phalaenopsis seedling,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-22-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,459
Posted By jmmehler
Thanks for the clarifications Ray. ...

Thanks for the clarifications Ray.

Furthermore, the 'transplanted Canadians' are now Floridians. His Sis (or Sister-in-law) is still running the business but has moved back to Canada.

I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-22-2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,459
Posted By jmmehler
Prior to Arcadian (the importer of Orchiata)...

Prior to Arcadian (the importer of Orchiata) being sold and relocated to Savannah, GA, I used to pick it up in bulk from the warehouse north of Atlanta. Couple of tidbits that I've picked up from...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-20-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,083
Posted By jmmehler
Sorry, I believe the 10,000 value referred to is...

Sorry, I believe the 10,000 value referred to is to foot candles, and not K (Kelvin temp).

The T5 HO bulbs are either 5,000 or 10,000 Foot candles each. Can't recall which.

They come in...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-20-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,083
Posted By jmmehler
Search for the thread 'First T5HO Light' on this...

Search for the thread 'First T5HO Light' on this site. You should be able to glean all you need from there.
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-11-2016, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,351
Posted By jmmehler
There's a great article published in AOS a little...

There's a great article published in AOS a little over a year ago, regarding growing under lights. I may be off by a month, but they stress the needs of reducing the time by one hour for each month...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-28-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,249
Posted By jmmehler
Have you wiped the leaves with a white tissue to...

Have you wiped the leaves with a white tissue to see if it comes away with a rust-orange tinge? If it does, you have spider mites. Real pain in the butt to get rid of.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-06-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 846
Posted By jmmehler
Hope you can read the attached

Hope you can read the attached
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-02-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,763
Posted By jmmehler
I have evolved a fairly intricate indoor system. ...

I have evolved a fairly intricate indoor system. Even after figuring out the most cost efficient manner of setting it up, it still does cost some money. For me, the best shelving has been the 18” x...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-01-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,976
Posted By jmmehler
I disagree. According to Tom Harper (Stone River...

I disagree. According to Tom Harper (Stone River Orchids) two to four ice cubes is the perfect amount for watering a small orchid. The perfect way to administer them, is to put them in a cup,...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 06-29-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,288
Posted By jmmehler
Ok, so are we agreed? Killies are a better...

Ok, so are we agreed? Killies are a better choice?
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 06-29-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,288
Posted By jmmehler
I love tangents, so here goes. Everyone has had...

I love tangents, so here goes. Everyone has had Bettas... And yes they are beautiful albeit solitary creatures. Check out Killie fish. You can just get one pair, or multiples. Males get along...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-24-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,160
Posted By jmmehler
Success, beyond all my expectations. Found a...

Success, beyond all my expectations. Found a 'two-circuit' timer (turns on one circuit and turns of another, and vice versa). The AC is set on hi, but it is plugged into a thermostatically...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 130
Page 1 of 6 1 23456

 
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:47 AM.
Contact Us - Orchid Board - Top

© 2007 OrchidBoard.com
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.37 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Clubs vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.