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Forum: Potting & Repotting 01-14-2018, 06:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
Hello everyone! Flowers started opening a...

Hello everyone!

Flowers started opening a couple of days ago! Still not completely open as they seem to be getting deeper in colour still and flattening out but I couldn't resist posting a few...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-17-2017, 06:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,277
Posted By Jasonmc89
Don't worry about it. Think of them as little...

Don't worry about it. Think of them as little packets of fertiliser. In nature, orchids are FULL of insects both dead and alive. If a problem does occur then just do a hydrogen peroxide flush 👍🏻
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-17-2017, 05:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,188
Posted By Jasonmc89
I used to struggle with wintertime here in the...

I used to struggle with wintertime here in the UK. The last couple of years though I have been fine and I am pretty set on my winter method now!

The most important thing for me is AIR MOVEMENT! ...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 12-17-2017, 05:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
Thought I'd give everyone an update. I've...

Thought I'd give everyone an update.

I've got buds!!!

When I repotted, I put it in a big unglazed terracotta bowl (like 10 inches in diameter) with medium and large bark chips and it took...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-26-2017, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,394
Posted By Jasonmc89
Yea I was thinking Maxillaria! Could be...

Yea I was thinking Maxillaria!


Could be Maxillaria chacoensis
Forum: Identification Forum 04-26-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,394
Posted By Jasonmc89
Help identifying Ecuador orchid photo

Hello everyone!

I photographed this orchid in Ecuador, near Yazuni NP a couple of years ago. I wasn't nearly as interested in orchids then as I am now so I just snapped a quick one of the flower,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-25-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By Jasonmc89
I have a DSLR? There is an iPhone app that...

I have a DSLR?

There is an iPhone app that is a lightmeter but I wouldn't trust it to be very accurate.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-25-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By Jasonmc89
So the 2000-3000fc would be an average amount...

So the 2000-3000fc would be an average amount throughout the day or what?
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-25-2017, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By Jasonmc89
In a climate like mine where winters are dull and...

In a climate like mine where winters are dull and cold and summers are (usually) bright and warm would you still try to provide more shade in summer and more light in winter?

Or as this is pretty...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-25-2017, 05:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By Jasonmc89
UK Cattleya growers! What's your method?

I've got a couple of other threads on go at the minute which has led me to ask this..

I'd like some tips or advice from any UK growers (or any other dull, cool, very un-tropical countries) on how...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-24-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
Okay so I gently cracked the pot with a hammer...

Okay so I gently cracked the pot with a hammer and removed it today and the orchid is very, VERY root bound, but looks extremely healthy! The whole pot was full of white roots with big healthy...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-24-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,536
Posted By Jasonmc89
Interesting.. Your post gives my hope that...

Interesting..

Your post gives my hope that it'll be happy with my oncidiums!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-24-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,536
Posted By Jasonmc89
Thanks, that wiki page was a good read...

Thanks, that wiki page was a good read (translated it with Google)

I think I'm going to try it out with my oncidiums, but when I provide them with shading in the middle of summer I'll leave this...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-24-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
It is pretty much in full sun most of the time! ...

It is pretty much in full sun most of the time!

South facing bedroom window with no shading what so ever. I have a net curtain that I put up towards the end of summer when it's getting really hot...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-24-2017, 07:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
I just don't know how to offer it more light,...

I just don't know how to offer it more light, unless a supplement with artificial. It's annoying because here are people that live in the same county as me that have great success with walkeriana!
...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-23-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,536
Posted By Jasonmc89
Cattleya/Guarianthe aurantiaca advice please!

Hello everyone!

Just purchased a Guarianthe aurantiaca and I'm a bit confused bout its cultural requirements. I've read a lot of things on the internet and spoke to a few people but I always seem...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-23-2017, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,800
Posted By Jasonmc89
Thanks for the information! I get that to...

Thanks for the information!

I get that to use a general purpose fert on orchids, you would definitely have to dilute it quite a bit, but surely the ones specifically formulated for use with...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-23-2017, 04:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,800
Posted By Jasonmc89
Weakly weekly..?

I have always been confused by the very popular "weakly weekly" method of fertilising.

The reason is because I don't know what the fertiliser is to begin with. Some fertilises have NPK number of...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-22-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
Is it not an indication of anything? For example...

Is it not an indication of anything? For example it happens as it reaches maturity or that it happens when the p-bulb is has a good reserve of nutrients?

Just seems odd that it changes from white,...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-22-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
Just want to ask if anybody knows why this...

Just want to ask if anybody knows why this happens..

Every time a new p-bulb is reaches full size the papery cover around it turns this bright pink colour. It keeps its colour for only a couple of...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-21-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
I do provide cooler and dryer in the winter but...

I do provide cooler and dryer in the winter but the only thing I struggle with is sunlight during winter. Pretty dull and cloudy here in the UK.

During winter I change the temp on the thermostat...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-21-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
Here is a photo of the plant

Here is a photo of the plant
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-21-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
I only do water when the media is dry - if it's...

I only do water when the media is dry - if it's not, I leave it. The fertiliser is one specially formulated for orchids and I have just been sticking to their recommendations so far. It is already...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-21-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
Okay, I usually give all my plants a mist with...

Okay, I usually give all my plants a mist with rainwater once or twice a day and give them a good flush through the pot about twice a week, depending on how hot it's been. I'll usually fertilise with...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-21-2017, 04:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,356
Posted By Jasonmc89
On nice sunny days I sometimes do but not often....

On nice sunny days I sometimes do but not often. I've got a greenhouse now so might try it in there over summer once I've got it all set up. That's interesting about the radiation though, never heard...
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