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Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-29-2016, 06:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,429
Posted By jh0330u
Thank you so much for your input and all the...

Thank you so much for your input and all the information you provide! I have been reading many many of your comments and ALL of the information on your webpage! Thank you so much!

I am new to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-29-2016, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,429
Posted By jh0330u
Explosion of new roots for this rootless phal! When to repot?

This Phal has been in a downward spiral ever since it finished it's 5month ish bloom. When I finally took it out of it's original container, I noticed severe root rot throughout the entire root...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-29-2016, 04:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,361
Posted By jh0330u
Thanks for the info Bil. I remember reading...

Thanks for the info Bil.
I remember reading black tips was a sign of over fertilizing but I guess at this point it actually means it is already damaged.

I actually have a dried seafood soup base...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-29-2016, 04:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,956
Posted By jh0330u
I have a thread "experiment: root rot", it is...

I have a thread "experiment: root rot", it is very detailed with my experience. You should check it out.
During this experiment I learned root rot is caused by too much watering.

My root kept...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-29-2016, 04:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,119
Posted By jh0330u
I actually heard the contrary, as medium is just...

I actually heard the contrary, as medium is just a way to keep high humidity at the roots, coconut husks are excellent for Phals and used in many nurseries as it is cheap and effective.

However,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-25-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,361
Posted By jh0330u
Hi again! Thanks for your input as always! I...

Hi again! Thanks for your input as always!
I have taken a 400 level stat course in the past. I somewhat enjoy math but I hated stat so so very much! :biggrin:
I can't tell you an exact (or even...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-24-2016, 04:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,361
Posted By jh0330u
It has been over a month and I see no progression...

It has been over a month and I see no progression of the root rot!!! I believe the orchid is in stable condition now!! :biggrin:



I wish :rofl:. A few things have been going on in my life and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-15-2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,361
Posted By jh0330u
Hello! Thank you so much for this input! ...

Hello!
Thank you so much for this input!

When you say dried nor boiled kelp has stable rooting hormones, does that imply that non-heat treated kelp, some from the beach perhaps, DO have stable...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-15-2016, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By jh0330u
Hello! I am very new to orchids too but from my...

Hello!
I am very new to orchids too but from my previous research, I think I can answer some of your questions.
By the way though, what is your medium? My guess is decaying sphagnum moss.

I...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-15-2016, 06:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,436
Posted By jh0330u
Thanks for the link, that was quite the read. I...

Thanks for the link, that was quite the read. I don't know how I missed this section from First Rays. I am surprised how acidic fertilized water absorbed by plants in general should be.

I don't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-15-2016, 04:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,361
Posted By jh0330u
Hello, thanks for your input. The information...

Hello, thanks for your input. The information about the temperatures hydration level really helpful.

However, my two little phals are really not worth that much investment though. Nor is my...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-15-2016, 03:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,436
Posted By jh0330u
Watering schedule? homemade orchid food?

Hello, please share your watering schedule/techniques as I am new, confused, unsure, and unexperienced. If you could share any homemade fertilizing techniques it would be greatly appreciated as well!...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-14-2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,079
Posted By jh0330u
Make a mini waterfall/fountain and pump the water...

Make a mini waterfall/fountain and pump the water back from the bottom to the base of the container!! The stream of water would only be as strong as whats pumped back up.
So crazy, it might even...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-14-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,361
Posted By jh0330u
Hi! Yes, my background is in electronics...

Hi! Yes, my background is in electronics engineering. Was it obvious? :rofl:

I was exactly hypothesizing the exact same thing about moulds and fungi in nature! If orchids all died so easily from...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-14-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,361
Posted By jh0330u
Thanks for your input! I have heard that all...

Thanks for your input!

I have heard that all that a phal needs is water and air circulation. Hence, medium is only present to provide consistent humidity. I heard many people grow in lava rock, my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-14-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,361
Posted By jh0330u
Rescue Experiment: Root Rot

Please help me successfully save this plant! :)
Any input would be appreciated! :)

Experiment Root Rot

Reason for Experiment
Lost my first white moth phalaenopsis orchid/indoor-plant due to...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-14-2016, 05:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,430
Posted By jh0330u
Hello, I am curious, what ratio and % of H2O2 did...

Hello, I am curious, what ratio and % of H2O2 did you use?
I am also battling root rot with a white moth phal. I cut off most of my dead roots, but left 1-3 slightly dead middle ones. I have a few...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-14-2016, 04:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,711
Posted By jh0330u
Currently, I have my plant in a clean coffee mug...

Currently, I have my plant in a clean coffee mug suspended at the top with no medium. I am submerging approximately 1/4 (trying to give every root tip contact with water) for approximately 15~45 min...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 10-12-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
Posted By jh0330u
Hello! I am from Vancouver, Canada, and I am new...

Hello! I am from Vancouver, Canada, and I am new to this forum too and also a beginner. I think dream and hobby is fantastic!

I currently bought a sick little orchid suffering from severe root rot...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,711
Posted By jh0330u
I have heard this technique promotes root growth....

I have heard this technique promotes root growth.
This is my first indoor plant/phal/orchid ever which gave me a beautiful 4-5 months of bloom but I think it stopped due to root rot.
About 80% of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By jh0330u
Lucky you! :) I am new to growing plants in...

Lucky you! :)
I am new to growing plants in general but I have read about this, if you cut the spike half way, this will induce the plant to regrow the spike and possibly get another bloom or baby...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,711
Posted By jh0330u
I had a sick phal which lost many roots due to...

I had a sick phal which lost many roots due to root rot.
I had removed all the rotten roots and put uncut root tips into water for five days.
They all became mushy.

I guess the mistake I made...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 10-12-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,684
Posted By jh0330u
Phal Butcher --- from Vancouver

Hello! :hello
Like many members, I have been scavenging through these forums for a while and finally decided to register and join in on the conversations!

I am almost completely new to growing my...
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