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Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-20-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,773
Posted By Mo Boggie
Shriveled psuedobulbs

Hi, recently miltassia in flower several days ago, which is obviously root bound. The psuedobulbs have begun to shrivel, even though the moss is still wet. Do water anyway ?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-14-2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,741
Posted By Mo Boggie
Oncidium / miltassia moisture requirements

Hi, I need some advice on which orchid media would satisfy oncidium/ miltassia needs. I'm guilty of multiple counts of overwatering , and I'm hesitant to use sphagnum moss ( which takes a long time...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-14-2018, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,207
Posted By Mo Boggie
Orchid winter humidity requirements

Hi, I live in NYC and would to know if I placing orchids on a humidity tray is sufficient? The external humidity can linger around 30%. I've been using a humidifier all winter, and was wondering if...
Forum: About this board 07-14-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,157
Posted By Mo Boggie
Cycnoches new growth died

Hi. I'm in a dilemma. My cycnoches developed a new growth months ago; once roots and growth were several inches , I started watering. I transplnted it into moss leaving most of the old roots as an...
Forum: About this board 12-08-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,157
Posted By Mo Boggie
Care for Cycnoches leaf loss, and new bulb growth

Hi, this is my 1st winter caring for my cycnoches wine delight; it has just lost all its leaves. I just begun the minimum water regiment when I noticed new growth at its base. What do I do now? Do I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-02-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,907
Posted By Mo Boggie
Treating powdery mildew

Hi, I'm noticing what appears to be, what I can only describe as, a whiteish like dusting on my orchid leaves that doesn't wipe off. My humidity has been in the low 50's with temps in 70' s. I'm...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-01-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,002
Posted By Mo Boggie
Dendrobium takahashii in spike?

I believe that my den is in spike. If this is the case I will scream for joy; this will be one of my first orchids that I got to bloom. Can some one tell me if I should remove it from the indoor...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-01-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By Mo Boggie
winter orchid care

Hi, I'm asking for advice on winter care for my orchids; they are in a small indoor green house with lights, a small fan and a humidifier that runs from 7am to 5 pm. I water about once a wk, and use...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 11-14-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 650
Posted By Mo Boggie
I water orchids in leca media just like I would...

I water orchids in leca media just like I would if I were using bark; I just run water through it for a couple of minutes, not letting it sit in water.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 11-11-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 650
Posted By Mo Boggie
It's alive

My orchid death toll has finally abated. Through trial and a lot of error, I realized everything I was doing wrong; the media stayed wet too long, and I didn't gives orchid roots a dry period....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-24-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By Mo Boggie
shriveled bubs

I'm in NYC. I overwater, even when I feel the media is dry. It can get quite hot in the greenhouse, in the 90's, but I can't find a way to cool things off. I tried using a mister, but water pooled...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-23-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By Mo Boggie
shriveled bulbs

Hi, can someone bestow upon me the wisdom of the orchid gods? How can I keep bulbs fairly plump, and keep from causing root rot? I've had no luck with my zygo, or oncidium. Is there a mix of specific...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-15-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,069
Posted By Mo Boggie
stunted cyms

would you commend peat moss for some water retention? I will not use sphagnum since I usu run into issues of root rot. Thanks
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-14-2015, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,069
Posted By Mo Boggie
stunted cyms

Hi, the Aluminet blocks 60% of sunlight. It suppose to keep the greenhouse cooler than the outside environment, but it doesn't. I now keep a floor fan running, but temps still hit 90. A misting unit...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-14-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,069
Posted By Mo Boggie
stunted cym

I water about 2x's a week, and fertilize once a week. I don't soak, just run water thru for a minute.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-13-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,069
Posted By Mo Boggie
stumpy cym

Please don't ask me to try n post a pic, I'm a tech nightmare. I just moved the cym to a a spot that gets more light (total of 5 to 6 hrs a day). The cym's that I have in bark and coco husk do dry...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-13-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,069
Posted By Mo Boggie
stunted cym growth

Hi, OMG. I purchased 2 cym orchids 6 mths ago; one has zero growth, and the other cym's growth was only half way before grinding to a halt. I just don't get it. My Den nobile is also very slow...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-05-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By Mo Boggie
an aid in crown rot prevention

Just an idea I came up with in trying to prevent crown rot; I've killed enough with overwatering, and see this as another potential issue. After watering I've been using a can of compressed air that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-30-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,257
Posted By Mo Boggie
It's getting hot in here!

Even with aluminet 60% it's actually warmer in the mini greenhouse than outside(I have a small fan running). I put another double layer of aluminet on top of the greenhouse to try to keep the temp...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 05-29-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 966
Posted By Mo Boggie
new den shoots

Thanks for the info. :)
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 05-27-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 966
Posted By Mo Boggie
new den nobile shoots

Hi, I have a den nobile that had recently past bloom , & now has 2 new 1 inch shoots growing from the base of a cane . Can anyone give me an estimate of the growth rate of the new canes. I want to...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-30-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,780
Posted By Mo Boggie
repotting outside the box

I plan on cinching the top of the bag enough to keep everything snug.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-30-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,780
Posted By Mo Boggie
outdoor portable greenhouse

I live in nyc. I have a humidifier running 12 hours a day in winter fall and spring. Hoping summer outdoors will provide enough of its own humidity. once I have all set up I will send pics.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-30-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,780
Posted By Mo Boggie
repotting orchids thinking "outside the box"

I will setting up an outdoor portable greenhouse, and decided to repot all my orchids. I've decided to attempt some unconventional repotting; I'm will not be using slabs or pots. I purchased Nylon...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-29-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
Posted By Mo Boggie
stunted orchid growing environment

I have cyms partially enclosed under lights, with a humidifier, & small fan. Humidifier stays on 12 hrs a day.
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