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Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-23-2022, 02:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,295
Posted By voyager
While it's not suitable for everyone. We use...

While it's not suitable for everyone.
We use catchment here for our domestic water.
We live in a high precipitation location in the middle of the Pacific, far from any contamination sources.
We...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-08-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,470
Posted By voyager
Living in a condo in Alaska. I used to keep as...

Living in a condo in Alaska.
I used to keep as many as 75 or more orchids in my living and other room windows.
I watered them in a tub on the kitchen shelf next to the sink every few days....
Forum: Connoisseur's corner 01-13-2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,530
Posted By voyager
I've been buying whole beans and brewing my own...

I've been buying whole beans and brewing my own for over 15 years now.
I never buy a cup except sometimes when eating out.
It never tastes as good.
Guatemalan and Sumatran are my favorites.
As a...
Forum: Propagation 01-09-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,853
Posted By voyager
It's been a while, but I used to use keiki paste...

It's been a while, but I used to use keiki paste regularly on Dendrobiums and other genera in order to increase growth into specimen sized plants.
I would lightly smear it on new nodes near the...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 12-30-2021, 01:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,786
Posted By voyager
Got no eagles around here - Hawaii, but ... ...

Got no eagles around here - Hawaii, but ...

Spent 35 years in various areas of AK.
Bald Eagles everywhere, especially in the Aleutians.
They'd winter there feeding on fish processors'...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-07-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,331
Posted By voyager
Not The Big One, But Close ...

Item #1

Photo #1
The gases evolved during the eruption caused some corrosion in the laps in our catchment tank leaving telltale staining in the paint covering the lower portion.

I finally...
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 12-02-2021, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,668
Posted By voyager
Invasive terrestrial orchids are very common in...

Invasive terrestrial orchids are very common in Puna [where the NP is located], and the rest of Big Island.
Probably the three most common ones are:

Arudinua gramanifolia,
Sphatoglottis...
Forum: Pet Depot 11-30-2021, 08:56 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,200
Posted By voyager
Over time, our cats have proven to me that they...

Over time, our cats have proven to me that they can't function with less than 22 hrs of sleep per day.

Your pics of Ginger verify that she needs the same.
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 11-15-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By voyager
I'd call it moderate. We get the equivalent of...

I'd call it moderate.
We get the equivalent of mountain weather here.

Mornings - land heats up quicker than water.
Winds blow uphill.
Evenings - land cools quicker than water.
Winds blow...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 11-15-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,289
Posted By voyager
As I was writing up my previous post I knew it...

As I was writing up my previous post I knew it was going to be confusing for a newbie, but couldn't stop myself.

OK, it's winter now.
You will not be putting it outside.
It's too cold.

In...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 11-15-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,289
Posted By voyager
Orchids requiring a cool, dry winter rest - ...

Orchids requiring a cool, dry winter rest -

I grew as many as 75 orchids inhome for 20 years while living in AK, specializing in species Dendrobiums that were touted to require a cool, dry winter...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 11-14-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By voyager
I finally went out to look at the progress of the...

I finally went out to look at the progress of the Neobenthamia's growth.
It's now about 3 weeks later.
It didn't develop as I had expected.
It was not a ball shape, but had a flat bottom.
Some...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 11-08-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,024
Posted By voyager
Dens. chrysotoxum and farmeri are both in the...

Dens. chrysotoxum and farmeri are both in the calista [densiflorum] section of Dendrobium.
Their plants are very similar in structure.
My experience is that they both fall into the range of either...
Forum: Identification Forum 10-28-2021, 01:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By voyager
Been so busy I forgot to add this to my comments...

Been so busy I forgot to add this to my comments here.

Yesterday morning while walking the yard to inspect it, I saw a new seed pod on the tip of this plant with a dried up flower on its end.
I...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 10-25-2021, 11:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,539
Posted By voyager
OK, The yellow one is taking its time. Its buds...

OK, The yellow one is taking its time.
Its buds are still small inside its sheath.
But, these 2 have finally bloomed again, NoID Catt hybrids relegated to being yard orchids.


EDIT:

Plus,...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 10-22-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By voyager
Neobenthamia gracillis and Neighbors

Neobenthamia gracillis

I picked this up at a grower's greenhouse in 2014.
He was having a very enticing sale because of a lava flow threatening to engulf his place.

It was very tall and...
Forum: Photography 10-19-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 88,127
Posted By voyager
To save server space for the website, whether...

To save server space for the website, whether right or wrong, I always reduce the size of my posted photos to a greatest dimension of 900 pix and reduce image quality to the range used for online ...
Forum: Identification Forum 10-14-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By voyager
I think we can add Big Island, Hawaii to their...

I think we can add Big Island, Hawaii to their range.
Forum: Identification Forum 10-14-2021, 01:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By voyager
Epidendrum nocturnum

I think you got it.
Makes me feel like someone that's never seen a Ford before.
Supposedly, they're quite common thru out the Americas from the Carolinas to Argentna.

But, I see it as a big...
Forum: Identification Forum 10-13-2021, 11:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By voyager
Brssia Type ... mebee?

Several months ago, I noticed a new orchid growing right at eye level on one of our driveway palms.
I have a multitude of Dendrobium Samurai hybrid seedlings started all over the yard from those I...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 09-26-2021, 05:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 866
Posted By voyager
Dendrobium falconeri

Dendrobium falconeri

Another one I had in AK, but have not been able to find a replacement for.
I want one so bad I can taste it.
It's probably the wrong time of year to try getting one right...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 09-22-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,572
Posted By voyager
@ DeaC Good to hear yours looks to be doing...

@ DeaC
Good to hear yours looks to be doing well, gives me more hope for how mine will do.

I said that I'd had these for 3 years.
Looking at the seedling pic, I'm thinking it may be only 2...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 09-21-2021, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,572
Posted By voyager
Dendrobium findlayanum

Dendrobium findlayanum

I had one of these when in AK.
It was one of my favorites.
It had a 3" flower, but no fragrance.
I really liked the "Witch's Knuckle" shaped PBs.
I've wanted another...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 09-20-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 14,395
Posted By voyager
The previous owner had planted 5 coconut palms...

The previous owner had planted 5 coconut palms around the yard.
4 of them would threaten vehicles and people as they matured.
So, I took a chainsaw and cut those 4 down.
They were the typical tall...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 09-20-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 858
Posted By voyager
Yes, that is my main antherium patch separated...

Yes, that is my main antherium patch separated from the garage by a narrow concrete walkway.
It's about 25'X10' with 3 large tree ferns, a large variety of antheriums, some large succulents, a lot...
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