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Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-30-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,253
Posted By cantrell
They were under-watered in the past, but the new...

They were under-watered in the past, but the new leaves (not in the photos) are firm and plump.

Thanks,
Christian
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-29-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,253
Posted By cantrell
Flat and reddish phalaenopsis root tips under LEDs

Hi, all. I'm trying to grow some phals under LEDs. They're doing fairly well, but I'm not getting the really long, plump, pointy root tips I was hoping for. Instead, root tips start out very green,...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 02-01-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,904
Posted By cantrell
Is it important to remove fishing line after an orchid is established?

Hi, all. I'm trying mounted orchids for the first time, and I'm using fishing line to initially secure them to their mounts. Is it important to remove the fishing line after the orchid is established...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-17-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,744
Posted By cantrell
Algae in my pots

Hi there. I have several spots of what I think must be algae growing in my phal pots which raises several questions:


Am I overwatering, and allowing too much water to sit in the pots? (The...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 01-16-2017, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By cantrell
This is just the way Dracula orchids bloom. Two...

This is just the way Dracula orchids bloom. Two of my Draculas spike from the bottom with downward-facing blooms. The Olmosii spikes from the top, but the blooms still point down.

During the day,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-13-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,781
Posted By cantrell
Olmosii bloomed!

My first Dracula bloom...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 01-13-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By cantrell
Dracula Olmosii in Bloom

Hi, all. I've been growing Dracula orchids in a terrarium since October, and my dracula olmosii just bloomed. When I got it, it was in pretty bad shape because it was in a greenhouse that was much...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-06-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,698
Posted By cantrell
Agreed. I'll either switch to white lights, or do...

Agreed. I'll either switch to white lights, or do some trial and error.

I grow my Dracula orchids under white LEDs, and the lux meter seems to help me give them exactly what they need, but with...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-06-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,698
Posted By cantrell
I think you may be right. The roots that are...

I think you may be right. The roots that are shaded from the light are as healthy as you could possibly want, and the roots directly exposed are the ones affected. I installed egg crate as a light...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-06-2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,698
Posted By cantrell
Effects of red/blue grow lights on roots

Hi, all. I grow most of my orchids under red and blue LED grow lights (https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-light-Hydropoics-Organic-Greenhouse/dp/B014ZZLP8G/), and I’ve noticed something interesting....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-06-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,357
Posted By cantrell
I think this might be it. Another root has...

I think this might be it. Another root has emerged right next the successful spike on the other side. Had that spike been aborted, it might have been the same situation.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-01-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,781
Posted By cantrell
It's from The Martian. Read the book, but haven't...

It's from The Martian. Read the book, but haven't seen the movie yet. It does look good, though.

BTW, one of my Draculas is about to bloom. I'll post pictures as soon as it opens up. Can't wait!
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-01-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,357
Posted By cantrell
Did this spike turn into a root?

Hi, all. You might think I’m crazy, but I’m pretty sure that a spike on one of my phals turned into a root.

I moved my phal to a colder location to get it to spike, and it did. But I was...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-08-2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,726
Posted By cantrell
Thanks, Leafmite. I'll see if frequent watering...

Thanks, Leafmite. I'll see if frequent watering from above is enough to keep my orchids planted in lava rock sufficiently hydrated.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-08-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,726
Posted By cantrell
Water orchids potted in lava rock

Hi, all. I'm currently using both lava rock and Seramis as mediums. I like both, but I slightly prefer lava for reasons I won't get into here. The problem is that I'm not sure how to "scale" lava...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-07-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,781
Posted By cantrell
Weened Haul

Added a Dracula Olmosii to my burden over the weekend. I saw one at a greenhouse that was nearly dead from the heat. Not sure if I can save it, but I figured it was worth $20 to try.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-07-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,781
Posted By cantrell
The Martin. Not as eloquent as Mary Shelley,...

The Martin. Not as eloquent as Mary Shelley, perhaps, but it captures my experience with Dracula orchids perfectly. :)
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-07-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,781
Posted By cantrell
Another good quote that these Dracula orchids...

Another good quote that these Dracula orchids bring to mind:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6lYeTWdYLw
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-03-2016, 11:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,781
Posted By cantrell
Hi, guys. Yes, I live in Northern VA, just...

Hi, guys. Yes, I live in Northern VA, just outside of DC. The temps here aren't fantastic because they vary widely throughout the year. Very hot summers (even at night), very cold and dry winters,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-18-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,781
Posted By cantrell
Thanks DeaC. Great resource! I found most of what...

Thanks DeaC. Great resource! I found most of what I need. In case others come across this post through a search, here you go:

Dracula Roezlii (http://orchidspecies.com/dracroezelii.htm)


...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-18-2016, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,781
Posted By cantrell
Dracula Care (Roezlii and Ophioceps)

Hi, there. I recently received a Dracula Roezlii and a Dracula Ophioceps as gifts, and I've been scrambling to build a terrarium every since (see attachment). Unfortunately, they didn't come with...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-17-2016, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By cantrell
Names seem to be about as challenging as the...

Names seem to be about as challenging as the plants themselves. Thanks for the thoughtful and thorough responses.

Christian
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-16-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By cantrell
Dracula Roezlii and Ophioceps Pronunciation

Hi, all. I got a couple of Dracula orchids as a birthday gift, so I scrambled over the weekend to assemble a terrarium that I'm hoping will work. I'll let you know how it goes.

In the meantime, I...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-11-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By cantrell
Hi, Selmo. Thanks for the response. The rock is...

Hi, Selmo. Thanks for the response. The rock is fairly new. I bought it a few months ago from Lowes (a big bag of it), and I repotted the orchid just about a month ago. Last night, I repotted it...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-10-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By cantrell
Mold, Fungus, and/or Rot

Hi, all. I have a mini phal I bought about a year ago. I recently repotted it in lava rock, gave it a little fertilizer, and was pleased to see that it rapidly started growing roots. But yesterday,...
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