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Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-14-2015, 02:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,945
Posted By kaede
Malaysia is humid even in the city, as it is in...

Malaysia is humid even in the city, as it is in Singapore where I currently am, that's for sure, 60% to 100%. However, the high temperature of 30-34 dries media fast (or wet laundry for that matter,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2015, 04:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,945
Posted By kaede
I like to mix 50-50 sphagnum and perlite, using...

I like to mix 50-50 sphagnum and perlite, using the transparent pot you already have. Pack in medium tight, just strong enough to hold the plant upright. Marbles too big I think. I find coco husk...
Forum: Propagation 05-13-2015, 04:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,911
Posted By kaede
Well, that article link is no longer valid, but I...

Well, that article link is no longer valid, but I did see it at the Big Orchid forum.

I actually like that article, can someone repost the current link ?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-10-2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,773
Posted By kaede
I like sphagnum a lot for my phals. It's a...

I like sphagnum a lot for my phals. It's a medium i find easy to know when to water (no fixed schedule, depends on day to day weather).

I also found zealand moss to be better than chile's. A...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-31-2014, 05:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,077
Posted By kaede
Grow Tents

For those not inclined to DIY, here's some grow tents that may be useful to some :

Grow Tents (http://www.mars-hydro.com/grow-tents)

I don't use the tents, but I use their lights.
Forum: Growing on Mounts 09-09-2014, 05:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,190
Posted By kaede
Another option ... in addition to fern bark...

Another option ... in addition to fern bark slabs, I also use "pots" for my phals. But pots with holes on all sides (I guess the correct term is "basket"), both wood and plastic, whatever I have on...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 09-08-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,190
Posted By kaede
Here's a video where Brad puts in "copious...

Here's a video where Brad puts in "copious amounts of moss" (I prefer more :)), in his words ... rescuing a bone-dry orchid in a mount

"Orchid Care" | Playing around with mounting a large Orchid,...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 09-08-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,190
Posted By kaede
It should still be possible to mount them. ...

It should still be possible to mount them.

We have high humidity indoors where I grow the phals, but a high temperature too which dries up wet things fast (86F to 90F). Airconditioner is only...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 09-08-2014, 02:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By kaede
The anticipation ... :)

The anticipation ... :)
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 09-08-2014, 02:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,066
Posted By kaede
He bought it in Thailand, let's go shopping...

He bought it in Thailand, let's go shopping there, and have some fun under the sun and in the sea :D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,924
Posted By kaede
Wow ! I have to neglect my orchids too, that's...

Wow ! I have to neglect my orchids too, that's the kind of root mass I'd like :)
Forum: Hybrids 09-05-2014, 04:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By kaede
Lovely ! I like it enough to make me get...

Lovely !

I like it enough to make me get ready to cross my queen and amboinensis.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-03-2014, 12:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,351
Posted By kaede
I think just get both :), or three - bellina,...

I think just get both :), or three - bellina, violacea, and samera
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-02-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,011
Posted By kaede
Thanks, Gthumbz. Mine is the opposite. With the...

Thanks, Gthumbz. Mine is the opposite. With the phals I have, I think they are sensitive to light, so I prefer not to go over. To quote Ray :

"Also keep in mind that plants can be fairly...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-02-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,011
Posted By kaede
Her conversion from Lux to FC is correct ... ...

Her conversion from Lux to FC is correct ...

Thanks for those links. But like maybe 99% of articles about light, they only mention the maximum range for a particular orchid - i.e. 1200 to 1500...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-02-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,011
Posted By kaede
Indoor Light Levels for 12 Hours

I was reading this article which is the only one I can find that is specific about light requirements indoors.

Check out the list she has under "Measuring Light" :

Indoor and Supplemental...
Forum: Species 09-01-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,719
Posted By kaede
Beautiful !

Beautiful !
Forum: Hybrids 08-31-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,769
Posted By kaede
Beautiful, and what a name :)

Beautiful, and what a name :)
Forum: Species 08-31-2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 749
Posted By kaede
Beautiful, a white speciosa ...

Beautiful, a white speciosa ...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-31-2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,285
Posted By kaede
Good work

Good work
Forum: Growing Under Lights 08-31-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By kaede
Very interesting product ... Does one 13w...

Very interesting product ...


Does one 13w LED light have enough footcandles for the phals in the 24" square, at 15" above them ?

What if I placed it 24" above them ?

If I get 4 and put...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By kaede
They don't last long, that's about 2 weeks or so

They don't last long, that's about 2 weeks or so
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2014, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,351
Posted By kaede
Bellina is "sweet"-scented, I like it the most...

Bellina is "sweet"-scented, I like it the most too among the 3 mentioned. I am starting to lose count of my bellinas.

If only the bloom would number like 20 each time, I'd make perfumes out of...
Forum: Hybrids 08-23-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,712
Posted By kaede
Thanks ! Debra, I got it from Seasonal Mart...

Thanks !

Debra, I got it from Seasonal Mart before the fest, but he gets it from Woon Len, and I saw a few at the Woon Len stall at the fest
Forum: Species 08-21-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,457
Posted By kaede
Thanks, folks. Bud, they do have a...

Thanks, folks.

Bud, they do have a citrus-like scent, but not as strong as a violacea or bellina for example.

Dillon123, yes, I think they did it in 2012 if I'm not mistaken.

This one is...
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