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Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-02-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,582
Posted By practicaldreamer
Black spots and speckles on Cattleya leaf

I'm not sure how I missed this until today, but one of my Cattleyas (Lc Green Veil "Dressy") has a bunch of blackish dots and speckles on the underside of one leaf. This particular bulb previously...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-18-2015, 04:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By practicaldreamer
I've repotted several phals when they were...

I've repotted several phals when they were budding/in bloom and lost very few (if any) flowers to the process. Phals are pretty sturdy in that regard. If you think the fungi could be deep in the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-16-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,221
Posted By practicaldreamer
Thanks everyone! I noticed a few of you mentioned...

Thanks everyone! I noticed a few of you mentioned kelp/seaweed - can you please tell me where to buy this, and what brand? I use regular orchid food/fertilizer and haven't come across the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-14-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,221
Posted By practicaldreamer
Ahh, that is very helpful estación seca, thank...

Ahh, that is very helpful estación seca, thank you so much! I didn't realize a new growth would be first, I received conflicting advice from another website so I was very confused on that count. As a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-14-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,221
Posted By practicaldreamer
Raqsharqi, I wish you the best of luck with your...

Raqsharqi, I wish you the best of luck with your Laelia! There are so many factors involved in cases like these that it's sometimes overwhelming to know what action to take. Trial and error is all...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-14-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,221
Posted By practicaldreamer
PaphMadMan, I am new at this, which is why I'm...

PaphMadMan, I am new at this, which is why I'm asking what can be expected in a situation like this. I did not know this was out of season for cattleya growth and just didn't want to waste time and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-14-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,221
Posted By practicaldreamer
Losing patience with rootless cattleya...

Hello again, helpful Orchidboarders!

About a month and a half ago I purchased a Lc Angel Love x C skinneri cattleya from a local Trader Joe's ($8). I noticed some algae growing on the top of the...
Forum: Identification Forum 08-13-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,979
Posted By practicaldreamer
I have the same one! If you're wondering, it has...

I have the same one! If you're wondering, it has its own name as well, "Greyi". Enjoy your new find!
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 08-10-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,559
Posted By practicaldreamer
Optimist, the blooms are about 2 1/2" (6.35...

Optimist, the blooms are about 2 1/2" (6.35 centimeters) across. I will post more photos if I can get the colors to work, for some reason the lip keeps turning magenta/pink in my photos but it's...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 08-09-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,559
Posted By practicaldreamer
Lc. Green Veil "Dressy"

Just bought this beauty at the Westminster Mall orchid show, I was very good and only made one purchase (though I don't really even have room for this one)! Couldn't resist the pretty green leaves...
Forum: Hybrids 08-04-2015, 01:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,783
Posted By practicaldreamer
Wow, such a unique and rich red! Thanks for...

Wow, such a unique and rich red! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Hybrids 08-04-2015, 01:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,969
Posted By practicaldreamer
That color is unreal - absolutely stunning!

That color is unreal - absolutely stunning!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-04-2015, 01:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,782
Posted By practicaldreamer
Bad news for this little guy - the...

Bad news for this little guy - the dried/blackened section quickly spread through the rest of the collar and the roots all shriveled within a matter of two days. Had to give up on this one, despite...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-04-2015, 01:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,405
Posted By practicaldreamer
So sorry that this happened, I lost a mini phal...

So sorry that this happened, I lost a mini phal this week under similar circumstances. It really is astounding how quickly a healthy plant can go downhill when rot sets in.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-29-2015, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,782
Posted By practicaldreamer
Thanks for the replies everyone! I've let it dry...

Thanks for the replies everyone! I've let it dry out the past couple days - the blackened area has shriveled and dried out most likely due to the peroxide, but the remaining three leaves still seem...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-28-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,782
Posted By practicaldreamer
No, it was not noticeably soft or squishy. I have...

No, it was not noticeably soft or squishy. I have sprayed it several times with peroxide and that area has now shriveled a bit and is hard to the touch. Hoping that's a good thing!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-28-2015, 12:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,782
Posted By practicaldreamer
Yellowing leaves and rot in new Phal...help!

Hello helpful Orchidboarders!

I bought this little fella a month ago from Trader Joe's, it seemed like a healthy plant with six or seven dark green leaves and thick roots. After the blooms dropped...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-14-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By practicaldreamer
Thank you, everyone! I do see the similarities in...

Thank you, everyone! I do see the similarities in each of the suggestions you gave, some are very close to my little guy and I'm glad to at least have a general idea of what family he's from.

And...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-14-2015, 02:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By practicaldreamer
Wow, thanks for the insight! This is very...

Wow, thanks for the insight! This is very helpful, I really appreciate it. :D

Sad to say, I think the reason it's flourished was because it used to live on a high perch in my bathroom, behind a...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-13-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By practicaldreamer
Please help identify this mystery NOID - phal, or...?

Hello everyone!

I am a newbie here and to the world of orchids. I've always been a fan of them, but managed to kill several before this little fella. I don't actually remember where I got him (I...
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