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Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-28-2017, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,204
Posted By JambaJungle
In both crosses I referred to, each vendor had a...

In both crosses I referred to, each vendor had a large quantity of plants of each cross, all large mature well grown healthy plants, non of which had yet flowered. They were dumping them at a show...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-27-2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,204
Posted By JambaJungle
Vanda refusing to flower

I have about 20 vandaceous hybrids growing outdoors here in south Fl. All but 2 regularly flower every year, a few actually flower 2-3 times a year. I do have two large mature plants which have...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-17-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,970
Posted By JambaJungle
Its the plant....not the conditions

While searching for a possible answer to why a vanda might not be blooming, I came across this old post. I have about 20 vandaceous hybrids growing outdoors here in south Fl. All but 2 regularly...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-07-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,925
Posted By JambaJungle
Glad you like. Actually, i think all the growths...

Glad you like. Actually, i think all the growths you are referring to are a large clump of ondiciums growing on the trunk of the palm tree. The schomburgkia plant producing the flowers in the photo...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-17-2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,924
Posted By JambaJungle
Good news is if you use Pay Pal, they give you...

Good news is if you use Pay Pal, they give you 90 days to open a case, so even if you miss the 60 day ebay window, you can still file with Pay Pal.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-17-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,924
Posted By JambaJungle
I am actually rather shocked that any reputable...

I am actually rather shocked that any reputable seller would ship a plant in that condition. Good luck working with them. You have 60 days on ebay to open a complaint case.
Cymbidium culture: ...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-04-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,925
Posted By JambaJungle
Schomburgkia superbiens

Excellent choice for growing outdoors in south Florida.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 08-29-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,560
Posted By JambaJungle
Can't wait to hear updates/results. I find...

Can't wait to hear updates/results. I find vandas by far the hardest to propagate. I grow outdoors in south FL, in almost ideal Vanda conditions, very hot, very humid, excellent light. Root...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 08-16-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,186
Posted By JambaJungle
First and foremost....the plants recovery from...

First and foremost....the plants recovery from losing most of its leaves is almost miraculous. From what I can see of the plant/leaves in the photos, it couldn't be in better shape. The health of...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 08-12-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,514
Posted By JambaJungle
Just LOVE the color combination

Vanda Pakchong Blue 'Sathian'
and Grammatophyllum Scriptum v. citrinum
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-08-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,258
Posted By JambaJungle
Schomburgkia (Myrmecophila) tibicins odd new growth

I received an two bulb division of Schomburgkia (now Myrmecophila) tibicins. I didn't think it had a chance particularly since the base of the bulbs were black from being buried under rotten media. ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-06-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,593
Posted By JambaJungle
You are correct, I am speaking on nothing more...

You are correct, I am speaking on nothing more than my opinion and the fact that all plants in question in this discussion were found at mass merchants. I never said i was quoting a long term...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-06-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,593
Posted By JambaJungle
In a pleoric flower, the petals are trying to...

In a pleoric flower, the petals are trying to become lips. That is what creates the effect. The evidence they are more prevalent in mass clones are all the people on here posting photos of examples...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-01-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,593
Posted By JambaJungle
Actually a mutation is a trait which occurs as...

Actually a mutation is a trait which occurs as the result of breeding. Breeding can be within a species or hybrids. Mutations can be beneficial, harmful, or carry no effect. Mutation is the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-01-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,593
Posted By JambaJungle
Try to stay on topic.......no one is discussing...

Try to stay on topic.......no one is discussing global warming. The discussion is about peloric mutations being part of a natural evolution or interference by man to cause mutations. I'm sure you...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-31-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,593
Posted By JambaJungle
So pollution of our planet, landfills, trash,...

So pollution of our planet, landfills, trash, global warming, decimation of our natural resources, are all acceptable since we are part of nature?
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-31-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,593
Posted By JambaJungle
Come on people.....this is no different than a...

Come on people.....this is no different than a two headed snake or a 5 leg donkey. These are genetic mutations......and what makes it worse, they are caused by man's intervention with nature. ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-31-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,593
Posted By JambaJungle
This couldn't be a better example of what the...

This couldn't be a better example of what the word peloric was intended to describe.
peloria
/pɛˈlɔːrɪə/
noun
1.
the abnormal production of actinomorphic flowers in a plant of a species that...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-26-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 223,580
Posted By JambaJungle
I don't believe that there exists a truly ever...

I don't believe that there exists a truly ever blooming orchid. How about this strategy.....focus your collecting on varieties that have long lasting flowers, reliably flower and flower multiple...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-22-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,826
Posted By JambaJungle
My mantra is if it makes you happy, do it! If...

My mantra is if it makes you happy, do it! If these types of mutations fascinate you, by all means collect them.
In theory, all hybrid orchids are a mutation, forcing nature to do something she...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-11-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,826
Posted By JambaJungle
Actually, there are only two petals. The other...

Actually, there are only two petals. The other three are sepals. The petals and lip develop inside of the 3 sepals. This difference accounts for why the petals morph but not the sepals. The fact...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-08-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,826
Posted By JambaJungle
The flower form is actually a genetic mutation,...

The flower form is actually a genetic mutation, getting rather common in phals, referred to as peloric. The two petals are actually mutating trying to become lips. The degree of mutation can be...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-19-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,046
Posted By JambaJungle
First thing i thought when i looked at the photo...

First thing i thought when i looked at the photo was sun burn. Then i read your info,"1 hour in direct sun". The black spots are sun burn. It will get works in the days to come. The yellowing...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 05-02-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,189
Posted By JambaJungle
There is no place like home!

I believe I have found a new standard for judging how well a mounted orchid replicates natural growing conditions. While watering this morning, I found a tree frog has moved in and made his home on...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-25-2016, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,440
Posted By JambaJungle
Beautiful flower, but increase your watering and...

Beautiful flower, but increase your watering and humidity if possible. The leaves and pseudo bulbs are overly desecrated. Pseudo bulbs should be plump not shriveled. You won't be able to do much...
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