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Forum: Orchid Lounge 11-17-2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By AlexS
Another Book Question.

Hi,

I would like to ask if anyone can give me some information on The Culture of Greenhouse Orchids, it is an old book (1902 I believe) available as a reprint. Whilst I know that it is available...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-07-2015, 07:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 765
Posted By AlexS
Piriformospora indica?

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if they are aware of any commercial products that contain Piriformospora indica? A cursory Google search reveals many articles extolling the benefits of P. indica for...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 11-02-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,678
Posted By AlexS
Four Seasons of Orchids?

Hi,

I wonder if anyone can tell me if there is any difference in content between the 2007 and the 2010 editions of this book. The 2007 edition seems to be the more readily available of the two, on...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-28-2015, 07:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,065
Posted By AlexS
After the initial inoculation I have some...

After the initial inoculation I have some observations to report, two positive, one not so good. As previously mentioned I don't have control plants so this is in no way a controlled experiment, nor...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-25-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,065
Posted By AlexS
I use Aptus CalMg Boost, which has an N,Ca,Mg...

I use Aptus CalMg Boost, which has an N,Ca,Mg ratio of 5-7-1 in between two feedings with Orchid Focus and Orchid Ultra and then one feeding of Plant magic Catalyst kelp before flushing.

Kindest...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 07-25-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,535
Posted By AlexS
I used to keep geckos myself, but at the moment I...

I used to keep geckos myself, but at the moment I only have Pachydactylus rugosus. Of course if I was to come across an Oedura gemmata or a Coleonyx switaki I would definitely get back into geckos....
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-25-2015, 07:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,065
Posted By AlexS
Thank you Ray and Nexogen. It's good to...

Thank you Ray and Nexogen.

It's good to know that beneficials can survive on a polymeric substrate. I do feed with kelp once or twice a month, although I watered the trichoderma in with straight...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 07-25-2015, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,535
Posted By AlexS
Nice to see there's another reptile keeper on the...

Nice to see there's another reptile keeper on the board. I keep mainly terrestrial pit vipers and monitor lizards, so not much chance to do elaborate planted set-ups with those, but I have some...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-25-2015, 05:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,065
Posted By AlexS
So, I inoculated all of my Epiweb Dendrobiums...

So, I inoculated all of my Epiweb Dendrobiums yesterday, and have decided to increase my watering to every 3 days in the hopes of helping the Trichoderma become established, luckily you can't really...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 07-25-2015, 05:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,535
Posted By AlexS
Just had another look on the website and it...

Just had another look on the website and it doesn't specify if the plants are mounted or potted, do they give you a choice? Whilst I know that a great many hobbyists prefer mounting, I'm afraid that...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 07-23-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,535
Posted By AlexS
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply....

Thank you very much for taking the time to reply.
It was their rather unusual selection that got me interested in the first place, so it's good to know they are a well regarded vendor.

Kindest...
Forum: About this board 07-23-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,220
Posted By AlexS
I scrolled down the forum menu before I posted,...

I scrolled down the forum menu before I posted, and totally missed that section, rather embarrassing. Anyway, thank you for clearing that up for me.

Kindest regards,
Alex
Forum: Vendor Feedback 07-23-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,535
Posted By AlexS
Orchids & More, Germany?

Just wondered if anyone had any experience using this vendor Orchideenshop Orchids & more (http://www.orchideen.com/Shop/) Any feedback, good or bad?


Kindest regards,
Alex
Forum: About this board 07-23-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,220
Posted By AlexS
Rules For Asking Questions AboutCommercial Sites?

Hello,

I just wanted to ask what the forum stance was on posting requests for information about vendors not affiliated with this site. I know a lot of forums don't like members posting about...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-22-2015, 07:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,065
Posted By AlexS
Hi, Anastasia The product I chose is produced...

Hi, Anastasia
The product I chose is produced by a British firm, The Nutrient Company. I got the liquid inoculate, but they also do a powdered version...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-21-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,065
Posted By AlexS
I have this unfortunate tendency to pick up...

I have this unfortunate tendency to pick up really battered, unhealthy looking orchids from garden centres out of pity. All of the Dendrobiums I'm growing in Epiweb are garden centre rescues so they...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-21-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,065
Posted By AlexS
Once again thank you for the replies. The...

Once again thank you for the replies.
The Trichoderma product that I opted for contains 4 species: Trichoderma harzianum, T. koningii, T. polysporum and T. viride There are a couple of websites...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-21-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,065
Posted By AlexS
Thank you for the replies. Inocucor would...

Thank you for the replies.


Inocucor would have been my first choice as I know it's actually being used with orchids, but unfortunately it isn't readily available in the UK, whereas the Microbe...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-20-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,065
Posted By AlexS
Thank you for the reply. In addition to the...

Thank you for the reply.

In addition to the Trichoderma, I was considering Microbe Life's Photosynthesis Plus and also their Nourish-L product, which contains both carbon and lignins as a...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-19-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,065
Posted By AlexS
Epiweb and Beneficial Microbes?

Hi,

As mentioned in another post I grow a number of Dendrobium in clay pots with Epiweb substrate. Recently, during repotting I noticed that two of my plants are showing signs of root rot,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-07-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,026
Posted By AlexS
Micropera proboscidea Potential Size?

Hi,

I am considering purchasing a Micropera proboscidea, but am uncertain as to the eventual size. The website that has it listed for sale has it designated as a size N, which according to their...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-02-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,749
Posted By AlexS
Dividing and Re-potting Dendrobiums Grown in Epiweb?

Hi,

Quick question regarding the best procedure for dividing Dendrobiums that have been grown in Epiweb chunks in pots, how can I do it without totally destroying the roots?

I have no...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-22-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,406
Posted By AlexS
Potting in Hygrolon?

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has any experience using the shredded Hygrolon product, not the sheets, as a potting medium for Orchids. I've seen a lot of posts about mounting on Hygrolon...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 12-10-2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 948
Posted By AlexS
Thank-you for the warm welcome. Kindest...

Thank-you for the warm welcome.

Kindest regards,
Alex
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 12-06-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,125
Posted By AlexS
Thank you for the replies. At the moment, this...

Thank you for the replies.
At the moment, this is just an idea, it's not set in stone, but having seen the pictures on Nic van den Bosch's website I must admit it is very tempting. I was a bit...
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