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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-07-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,017
Posted By Rothrock42
That was so prescient. My original plan was for...

That was so prescient. My original plan was for some new orchids I bought off the web and I kept them separated in the kitchen before doing the coffee treatment.

But then I was looking at a Den....
Forum: Potting & Repotting 03-04-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,915
Posted By Rothrock42
Den. Finisterrae and Coel. Incrassata repot

Recently got two new orchids and both need repotting. The Dendrobium finisterrae was in pretty decayed and wet bark and doesn’t have a lot of roots. But it does have a vigorous new growth which is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-03-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,017
Posted By Rothrock42
Thank you everybody I think I've developed a plan.

Thank you everybody I think I've developed a plan.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,017
Posted By Rothrock42
Coffee or tea with bush snails

I've seen a couple of discussions recently about using caffeine for a coffee soak to kill bush snails -- those tiny little ones that can't be lured out by other dastardly killing means.

Most of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-28-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By Rothrock42
For most of my bulbos I use those sturdy plastic...

For most of my bulbos I use those sturdy plastic water catching saucers that you put under pots. I use a soldering iron to melt a bunch of drain holes in the bottom (do this with good ventilation),...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-20-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,246
Posted By Rothrock42
I agree with what Roberta said about the...

I agree with what Roberta said about the catasetum, do it now. I also never understood the desire to have them in those tiny pots -- they are notoriously top-heavy growers and breaking off a blooming...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 01-25-2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,461
Posted By Rothrock42
@Tony Meola -- Thanks for the suggestion. That is...

@Tony Meola -- Thanks for the suggestion. That is along the lines of what I'm looking for, but that specific one is a bit too complicated. It has controls for Heat, Cool, and a Fan. That means there...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 01-24-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,461
Posted By Rothrock42
Nope not going to be supplementing the light...

Nope not going to be supplementing the light levels. None of the other growers around here do that -- occasionally I see one bench for seedlings or some other specific purpose.

But a couple other...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 01-23-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,461
Posted By Rothrock42
Bayard -- thanks for the suggestion. I was...

Bayard -- thanks for the suggestion. I was looking at their site's, but they put too much junk into their on-line versions. If I go to the store it will probably make more sense.

Ray -- thanks for...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 01-20-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,461
Posted By Rothrock42
Millivolt programable heat only thermostat?

My greenhouse has a gas furnace and thermostat that works on a millivolt system, that is they don't require mains electricity and will continue to function even if the power goes out.

But since...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-22-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 830
Posted By Rothrock42
I recommend maybe getting a softer pencil. I find...

I recommend maybe getting a softer pencil. I find that a regular No. 2 pencil doesn't make much of a mark on plastic. My understanding art pencil HB is about the same as a #2. Look for something like...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 10-21-2022, 10:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,822
Posted By Rothrock42
@Ray thanks for the suggestion. My exhaust...

@Ray thanks for the suggestion. My exhaust ventilation is on a line voltage (mains) thermostat. Similar to the one you linked, but only wired to come on when hot. If the power goes out it won't work....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-20-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By Rothrock42
@Dimples — I know, right? That is why I’m so...

@Dimples — I know, right? That is why I’m so conflicted and unsure what to put on it. I don’t want to waste the opportunity.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-20-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By Rothrock42
What to mount on tree fern?

I've got a couple pieces of treefern medium that I'm trying to decide what to mount on them.

One is a 5 x 6 inch slab and the other is a 2 inch pole abut 15 inches long.

I recently moved my...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 10-20-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,822
Posted By Rothrock42
http://www.orchidboard.com/community/gallery/data/...

http://www.orchidboard.com/community/gallery/data/1830/IMG_2782.jpeg

@gjanick2 -- Here is a link to the gallery for more pictures. (I think)...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 10-19-2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,822
Posted By Rothrock42
@Dimples - It is on the small side 11 x 15 feet...

@Dimples - It is on the small side 11 x 15 feet with the short side being 8' and then up to 10' on the tall side. All that there was space (and budget) for. And I'm okay with the swings for now, but...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 10-18-2022, 07:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,822
Posted By Rothrock42
Currently the sensors are reporting 77 degrees...

Currently the sensors are reporting 77 degrees and 88% humidity. The sensors are close to the the glazing, so perhaps they are reporting a bit higher than the air in the middle. I'll move one into...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 10-18-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,822
Posted By Rothrock42
My greenhouse is so humid

After years of growing in the house I finally got a greenhouse. I've had plants in there for about a month.

I'm using little Govee sensors to monitor the the temp and humidity. The humidity varies...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 10-07-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,394
Posted By Rothrock42
I have about 20 different species and hybrids...

I have about 20 different species and hybrids that I have grow inside under lights, and generally they have done well and bloomed for me the first or second year.

Other folks in my society have...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 10-06-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,997
Posted By Rothrock42
Starting to grow in my new greenhouse

I had a guy build me a greenhouse over the summer. He started in mid-June and finished his part in mid-August. I also had a contractor run the gas, electric, and water services to the building.

I...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 09-26-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,423
Posted By Rothrock42
Just picked up a giant cutting of Vanilla pompona...

Just picked up a giant cutting of Vanilla pompona from Orquideas Amazonicas at the society show/sale. its about 5 feet long and as thick as my thumb. I was trying to figure out what medium to put it...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 08-16-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,046
Posted By Rothrock42
lol...yes that looks a bit more "laissez faire"! ...

lol...yes that looks a bit more "laissez faire"!

Thanks for the thoughts. I think I'm going to get this done pretty soon. Awesome.
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 08-16-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,046
Posted By Rothrock42
rbarata -- because it is less than 200 sq ft...

rbarata -- because it is less than 200 sq ft (18.5 sq m) the building itself didn't need to be permitted. Homeowners are allowed to do their own electrical work which I've done before -- just not in...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 08-16-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,046
Posted By Rothrock42
Electric system

My new greenhouse is built in my backyard -- I hired somebody, I don't have construction skills. It is 15x11 feet. I also had water, natural gas, and electric services run to the side of the...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 08-04-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,435
Posted By Rothrock42
Thanks for the suggestions. Ray -- I was...

Thanks for the suggestions.

Ray -- I was planning to drill a new hole 1/4" or so away to hold the pieces together.

Roberta -- I also send an email to Williams.

The first answer was to sent...
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