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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-05-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,635
Posted By Tukatuka
Hi, It does get water on the crown because...

Hi,

It does get water on the crown because of natural rain and the plant being outside. But the body and crown feels firm and are a heatlhy shade of green.

I have had Phals in a pot that I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-03-2015, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,635
Posted By Tukatuka
Hi, No, you are right, that is indeed an old...

Hi,

No, you are right, that is indeed an old spike that I haven't cut short enough.

It's very humid in Indonesia so we regularly spray with fungicide at least once a week.

Any other ideas?...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-03-2015, 05:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,635
Posted By Tukatuka
Rapid yellowing of Phal leaves

Hi everyone,

We are in Indonesia and we have a Phalaenopsis that we have had for over a year. It is tied to a tree and after many months it has finally attached at least 3 healthy juicy fat roots...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-30-2014, 02:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By Tukatuka
Thanks for the replies. These Tolumnias are...

Thanks for the replies. These Tolumnias are potted in a chunk of coconut husk and fine tree 'twigs'. They are not chunky enough to be called barks.

Here in Indonesia I have been unable to find...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-29-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By Tukatuka
Help id giften mini orchids

Hi all,

I need help id-ing these two mini orchids that my friend gave me. I was told that they are mini oncidiums, but how come they don't have pseudobulbs like oncidiums do?

I have also...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By Tukatuka
Is 10 seconds enough? Thanks

Is 10 seconds enough? Thanks
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By Tukatuka
Is that mini Phal's roots dry enough to water?...

Is that mini Phal's roots dry enough to water? Right, will try to find orchid bark. But not too optimistic as I have never seen it around.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By Tukatuka
Is this root rot in my Phal?

Wow, thank you all for your wonderful advise! Ok, I will try to mount it under a tree in my front yard and pray it won't give up under the pouring rain. I have a few question while we are at this...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By Tukatuka
Ok, so the main point is it needs some potassium...

Ok, so the main point is it needs some potassium phosphate fungicide and it needs to be mounted on a tree with good drainage. Correct?

Philip, I have read the whole link many times but still...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2014, 08:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By Tukatuka
Ok RHF, thanks for the confirmation. But I don't...

Ok RHF, thanks for the confirmation. But I don't understand the 'neutralised with sodium' part. Am I supposed to avoid Sodium Phosphate then?


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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By Tukatuka
Sorry, I am a bit lost. What is muraya? If we...

Sorry, I am a bit lost. What is muraya? If we can't find timber can I use coconut husk?


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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2014, 08:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By Tukatuka
Ahh...ok, so you mean to take the plant, and...

Ahh...ok, so you mean to take the plant, and without any media place it on a tree branch and tie it in place with a stocking? Does it need coconut husk or fibre between orchid and the tree branch?
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2014, 07:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By Tukatuka
Hi AussieVanda, It's cheap, but I would like...

Hi AussieVanda,

It's cheap, but I would like to try what I can for it. Mounting it bare root - no medium? Just the plant in a claypot? How do I water it? Can I plant it in just charcoal?

Ok,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2014, 07:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By Tukatuka
Hi again everyone, I have bad news. I have...

Hi again everyone,

I have bad news. I have since repot this guy twice. Both times because I could feel more rot in the roots. Initially i potted with moss again but terribly loosely, second time...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-20-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,308
Posted By Tukatuka
Alright, let's see if managed neglect is the best...

Alright, let's see if managed neglect is the best option.

Are your indo relatives into orchids too?
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-20-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,308
Posted By Tukatuka
Hi King_of_orchid_growing, No I do not mist...

Hi King_of_orchid_growing,

No I do not mist this one at all becasue we live in tropical Indonesia with an average humidity of about 90%.

This one I leave outside under a palm tree, so it has...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-20-2014, 04:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By Tukatuka
That's a relief. Thank you

That's a relief. Thank you
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-20-2014, 03:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By Tukatuka
Hi LovePhals, Thank you for your...

Hi LovePhals,

Thank you for your reassurance. If things start to turn south i'll be sure to give another shout for help. Thanks
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-20-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,308
Posted By Tukatuka
Hi Lovephals, Thanks, it is a relief to hear...

Hi Lovephals,

Thanks, it is a relief to hear that the yellowing is normal.

Guess I'll wait to see if other members have seen the pitting before then....help? Anyone?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-19-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By Tukatuka
Accidentally pulled mini Dendrobium out of pot!

Hi all,

I accidentally pulled my mini Dendrobium out of its clay pot today! The roots are fine, not broken. And I have quickly placed it back in the same clay pot, but the surrounding charcoal...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-19-2014, 05:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,308
Posted By Tukatuka
Pitted lesions on Dendrobium leaf

Hi all,

I am a new orchid enthusiast and this is my first orchid that I purchased about 2 months ago. I have 2 concerns that i need help with.

1. Other (5) plants do not have similar lesions....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-04-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 972
Posted By Tukatuka
Thanks James. I understand now that orchids grow...

Thanks James. I understand now that orchids grow slowly, but I have had this one for about 2 months now and apart from the blooms drying up, nothing seems to have happened, stems not getting taller....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-03-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By Tukatuka
What is the seaweed supplement for? Sent...

What is the seaweed supplement for?


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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-03-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 972
Posted By Tukatuka
Ok, so once it is done blooming I'll check the...

Ok, so once it is done blooming I'll check the roots and get back to you for advice. I have one more question for now. Generally do we need to repot Dens when we have a few aerial roots and some...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-03-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By Tukatuka
Hi, I repotted the phal as advised. I used...

Hi,

I repotted the phal as advised. I used fresh moss that i soaked in water but squeezed all the water out of the moss before placing the moss in the clay pot around the phal.

I cut some soft...
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