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Forum: Hybrids 12-10-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Basal keiki perhaps??

Basal keiki perhaps??
Forum: Hybrids 12-08-2014, 05:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Phal dormant for 2 months?

Although I don't know what may be going on within the medium, my phal seems to be dormant since I cut off the spike 2 months ago. Hasn't been showing any signs of new growth... usually when I cut off...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-07-2014, 12:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 23,586
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Yea, I think what you're doing now is fine.. for...

Yea, I think what you're doing now is fine.. for the phalaenopsis at least.

However, oncidiums, i'm curious too... I just repotted my oncidium into bark and I'm not too sure how often I should be...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-03-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,752
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Yes sorry, that is what I meant. Ahhh that's good...

Yes sorry, that is what I meant. Ahhh that's good to know! I thought the leaf may have stopped growing and decided to put a new one out.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-03-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,752
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
New leaf growing within a new leaf?

Hey everyone!

I haven't seen this before, maybe you could help. One of my phals put out a new leaf, and it grew a couple inches.. today I see that there is a new leaf growing from that new leaf......
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-28-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,894
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
This has been a growing concern for me as well...

This has been a growing concern for me as well haha. But I think if I soaked them before i left for a week-long vacation, it wouldn't be much of a problem.

Anything over a week, I was thinking of...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 11-26-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,679
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
so amazing!! wish i could walk in a store and...

so amazing!! wish i could walk in a store and find these :(
Forum: Orchid Lounge 11-24-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
I don't believe this. Of course it is possible,...

I don't believe this. Of course it is possible, *maybe* it's more likely, but to say that grocery stores orchids almost certainly have viruses, I can't believe. Especially since all my 9 of my phals...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 11-24-2014, 12:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
I am all for supporting national orchid vendors.....

I am all for supporting national orchid vendors.. however, if I could find an orchid at a grocery store near my house at an inexpensive price, I would buy that. The means of buying from vendors can...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 11-20-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Orchids (other than phals) in Canada sold in retail stores?

I'm wondering if anyone has stumbled upon orchids in Canada (that are not phals) in a common retail store? I'm reading about how all these Americans have bought orchids from Trader Joe's in the...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 11-20-2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,583
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Thanks for the tips! Today I lifted the orchid...

Thanks for the tips! Today I lifted the orchid out of the pot to see the roots... lots of healthy roots, i'm hoping the roots in the middle are just a healthy.

I think I'm going to leave it in...
Forum: Hybrids 11-19-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,575
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Are mini phals young orchid plants? or..?

Hi everyone! :waving

I've been wondering this for a bit.. are miniature phalaenopsis orchids just young orchids? Will they eventually grow to be large like the mature ones you can find in the...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 11-18-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,260
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
I will probably just do that.. I always perceived...

I will probably just do that.. I always perceived T5 units as a more skilled alternative.. but might as well learn to grow under T5's!
Forum: Growing Under Lights 11-16-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,260
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Calvin, I'm located in Fort McMurray... cold...

Calvin,

I'm located in Fort McMurray... cold winters and little sun :p yea, i understand not enough light won't kill them, but i still would like them too grow a bit in the winter :D
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 11-16-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,842
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
I love this orchid... I must buy one someday soon!

I love this orchid... I must buy one someday soon!
Forum: Potting & Repotting 11-16-2014, 01:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,583
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
New growth almost developed, media isn't optimal - Should I repot or wait?

:hello orchid friends! :waving

Back in June I bought an oncidium with one mother bulb, one smaller bulb and three new shoots (2 of which were large). The new growth is beginning to mature now and...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 11-16-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,260
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Thank you all! I guess it'll just be trial and...

Thank you all! I guess it'll just be trial and error for me.

Ray,

I'm gonna start inching it closer every few days or so.. I just became scared when I saw that all my orchids were getting a...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 11-15-2014, 01:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,260
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Angry Confused with light set up - Any advice is appreciated

Hi orchid friends!

So this whole growing-under-lights deal is stressing me out. Mainly because I don't know if my orchids are happy, and I want to get the most out of the lights I have installed. ...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 11-14-2014, 02:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,741
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
While that makes a lot of sense, I've read that...

While that makes a lot of sense, I've read that since the light input plants get from grow lights is lower, days can get extended. So for example, in the summer, one could have the lights on for 16...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 11-13-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,741
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Thank you! That's good to know. I've read...

Thank you! That's good to know.

I've read varying opinions on how long the lights should be on for.. the most I read was 16 hours. You are right though, 14 hours is a bit much. Phals obviously...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 11-13-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,741
Posted By LightsCameraFlowerspike
Question Leaves on Oncidium turning reddish - Too much light?

Hi Everyone! :waving

First post, woot!

I recently put my oncidium (and phals) under grow lights... Two reflective light fixtures with two CFL bulbs, one warm one cool, both 100W (1600 Lumens)....
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