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Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-12-2025, 12:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By varda.elentari
I didn't know Cyms like to be rootbound! I always...

I didn't know Cyms like to be rootbound! I always assumed they're only tolerating it. I guess I tend to overpot then so better follow Roberta's advice, not mine!
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-12-2025, 12:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,966
Posted By varda.elentari
I've been using Barrina T8s for a few years and I...

I've been using Barrina T8s for a few years and I find them very bright. As an example, I had one light about 30cm above my plants and it proved too bright for my Paphs and Phrags. So if your light...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-12-2025, 12:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By varda.elentari
If you feel the roots need the space, I don't see...

If you feel the roots need the space, I don't see any harm in potting up now. As Roberta says, it'll make the next repot easier since the roots won't get as potbound as they would if you keep in the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-12-2025, 12:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,235
Posted By varda.elentari
Ok. Thanks for all your help!

Ok. Thanks for all your help!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-10-2025, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,235
Posted By varda.elentari
It's tap water treated to remove chlorine...

It's tap water treated to remove chlorine actually.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-10-2025, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,235
Posted By varda.elentari
Oh I have been using a chemical fertilizer with...

Oh I have been using a chemical fertilizer with both. I was thinking in terms of additional supplementation.

But maybe I need to increase how often I fertilize.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-10-2025, 12:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,235
Posted By varda.elentari
Thanks for the tips! I'm relieved to hear you...

Thanks for the tips! I'm relieved to hear you think it's not a virus. I would've tried testing already but the only source I found only sells them in bulk and they're VERY expensive so I'm trying to...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-09-2025, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,235
Posted By varda.elentari
I didn't mean to abandon this board but it's been...

I didn't mean to abandon this board but it's been a hectic few months.

I water with aquarium water which contains some nitrates but I did try fertilizing a little (don't want to fertilize too much...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-22-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,235
Posted By varda.elentari
Cymbidium with pale spots - is this a virus?

One of my Cymbidiums has pale spots and mottling on the new growth. Is it orchid fleck virus or something else?
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 02-16-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By varda.elentari
Oh that's a great idea! I might try that! Thank...

Oh that's a great idea! I might try that! Thank you.
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 02-16-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By varda.elentari
Sphagnum is a good idea. I was thinking of making...

Sphagnum is a good idea. I was thinking of making a pole using treefern but it'll probably dry too quickly.
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 02-16-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By varda.elentari
Interesting! So you're growing them only on the...

Interesting! So you're growing them only on the poles, no media basket underneath?
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 02-15-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By varda.elentari
How do you grow your climbing Coelogynes?

My Coelogyne 'Unchained Melody' has grown quite a bit since I got it but only on one side so it's climbing out of the pot rather than forming a clump. It's going to make the pot overbalance soon so I...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 05-24-2022, 12:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,158
Posted By varda.elentari
I didn't think of looking up the ancestry so...

I didn't think of looking up the ancestry so that's good to know for next time.

Haha my Cyms would love the California climate but I couldn't bear it I'm afraid. The hot and humid summers here in...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 05-23-2022, 10:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,158
Posted By varda.elentari
Makes sense. Thanks Roberta!

Makes sense. Thanks Roberta!
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 05-23-2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,158
Posted By varda.elentari
Thank you both for responding. The last time...

Thank you both for responding.

The last time it bloomed the flowers stayed green unfortunately so I doubt they will become whiter this time but only time will tell. Any ideas whether I should try...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 05-23-2022, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,158
Posted By varda.elentari
Cymbidium flowers too green?

I bought a miniature Cym labelled as 'Sleeping Angel' which is supposed to have white flowers with almost no colour on the lip. But when my plant blooms it produces light green flowers and a pinkish...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-19-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,827
Posted By varda.elentari
I hope so! Because I had to chop off practically...

I hope so! Because I had to chop off practically all the roots on one of the three I got.

Yes I'll have to be a bit creative to meet that requirement. I started with miniature Cyms last year and...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-19-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,827
Posted By varda.elentari
I couldn't live somewhere that warm but I sure...

I couldn't live somewhere that warm but I sure envy you your perfect Cym conditions! And I bet you have lots of them available in garden centers there. They're so few and far between here I had to...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-19-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,827
Posted By varda.elentari
Thanks for chiming in Roberta! Your orchid...

Thanks for chiming in Roberta!

Your orchid page is as inspiring as always. (Especially those Cyms!)
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-19-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,827
Posted By varda.elentari
Thanks for the info! I didn't know they had...

Thanks for the info! I didn't know they had fungicidal properties as well.

I got some Neem oil from a friend so I think I'll try a foliar spray with dish soap for some peace of mind.

Still...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-19-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,827
Posted By varda.elentari
That's good then. I read elsewhere they can be...

That's good then. I read elsewhere they can be hard to notice.

From what I understand oils work by suffocating the insect's breathing pores not via chemical reaction. If that's true, then they...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-19-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,827
Posted By varda.elentari
Isn't it likely though that the infestation will...

Isn't it likely though that the infestation will be quite bad before it's noticed? Especially I'm thinking with something like thrips?

And what if horticultural or neem oil is used instead of...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-19-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,827
Posted By varda.elentari
Question Prophylactic insecticide treatment?

Hi folks,

I just got several new orchids through an import order and it got me thinking - I'm used to doing prophylactic treatment for parasites in the aquarium hobby so I'm wondering if any of...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-20-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,426
Posted By varda.elentari
I see. I didn't know that about Cyms actually. I...

I see. I didn't know that about Cyms actually. I only recently started growing them again and I guess I've been lucky with the few plants I got before this one.

Thanks for your help! I'll keep it...
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