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Forum: Members' Displays 06-22-2012, 11:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,218
Posted By BruceP
The first improvement I would suggest would be...

The first improvement I would suggest would be your photography. It's rather hard to make out any details of your set-up. Try taking the picture with the LEDs turned off.
Forum: Scientific Matters 06-15-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,641
Posted By BruceP
IIRC (and I probably don't), C. deckerii was...

IIRC (and I probably don't), C. deckerii was determined to be invalid based on the plants described actually being C. guatemalensis. Therefore, the name for the fall-flowering species without the...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 06-15-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,783
Posted By BruceP
There's no need to go out of your way - the...

There's no need to go out of your way - the bottom section of a soda bottle works exceptionally well so long as you cut drainage holes in the bottom. You can also use plastic cups, yogurt containers,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-14-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,468
Posted By BruceP
From what I can see, they could probably stay in...

From what I can see, they could probably stay in another couple of months, at least. I'd want to see some larger roots on some of the smaller seedlings. They like being crowded in there. Be patient!
Forum: Potting & Repotting 06-14-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,783
Posted By BruceP
It refers to the practice of putting a plant in a...

It refers to the practice of putting a plant in a plastic bag with some moist sphagnum moss in the hopes that the little greenhouse environment will help prevent the plant from dessicating and to...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 06-10-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,112
Posted By BruceP
Last I heard, Enc. citrina (and mariae) were...

Last I heard, Enc. citrina (and mariae) were transferred to the new genus Euchile.
Forum: Growing on Mounts 06-10-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,463
Posted By BruceP
Coconuts (halves, 3/4 cut or just chunks of husk)...

Coconuts (halves, 3/4 cut or just chunks of husk) make great inexpensive mounts, though I suppose in NJ you can't walk into your neighbor's yard and pick them up for free. ;)
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 06-07-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,764
Posted By BruceP
Fred, Cats and Dens can do perfectly well with...

Fred, Cats and Dens can do perfectly well with 28% shade and a few strategically-placed palms and hanging plants should allow you to find a place for just about anything. I grow a large mixed...
Forum: Identification Forum 06-07-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,403
Posted By BruceP
Yes, it looks like a violacea hybrid.

Yes, it looks like a violacea hybrid.
Forum: Identification Forum 05-29-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,379
Posted By BruceP
Hard to tell, but it is reminiscent of Nageliella...

Hard to tell, but it is reminiscent of Nageliella purpurea.
Forum: Identification Forum 05-16-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,375
Posted By BruceP
These are very hard to identify due to similarity...

These are very hard to identify due to similarity with other species and variability among its own.
Do you know where it came from?
Forum: Identification Forum 05-16-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,263
Posted By BruceP
Is there a specific reason that you don't think...

Is there a specific reason that you don't think it's an arietinum?
Forum: Identification Forum 04-29-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,291
Posted By BruceP
I would agree that it looks like C. mendelii...

I would agree that it looks like C. mendelii (more so than C. warscewiczii which would have more distinct yellow 'eyes'). Also, the flowering time would correspond more closely with C. mendelii than...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-26-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,367
Posted By BruceP
I can't tell from the picture, but here is a link...

I can't tell from the picture, but here is a link to the published description for schunkii with a list of morphological differences that should allow you rule schunkii in/out:...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-26-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,146
Posted By BruceP
Fairchild Gardens (the new home of the AOS) has a...

Fairchild Gardens (the new home of the AOS) has a long arbor covered with these, forming a tunnel that you can walk through. It is truly awesome to behold. For those who have never seen one, each...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-23-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By BruceP
With Catts, I ordinarily pot them with the...

With Catts, I ordinarily pot them with the "future root area" (I kind of like the positivity of that phrase) even with the top of the media. The tender emerging growths are, I think, more prone to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 24,257
Posted By BruceP
I don't think there is any reason to think that...

I don't think there is any reason to think that the tools were not clean. I agree that letting the cut dry is probably a good idea, but it makes for dull viewing - this was a demo after all.


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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-20-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,755
Posted By BruceP
It's very likely that these vandas have never...

It's very likely that these vandas have never been in a pot as most are grown 'bare root'.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-20-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
Posted By BruceP
Ramon, Thank you! I was waiting for somebody...

Ramon,
Thank you!
I was waiting for somebody to post about "virus paranoia" before I jumped in. Like you, I have been growing orchids for a while (30 years) and while I do not claim to be an expert...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-20-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,767
Posted By BruceP
They look like weed roots. I suppose they could...

They look like weed roots. I suppose they could be fungal hyphae, but even so there would be no reason to worry about it; fungi are everywhere and most don't pose any danger to your plants. I would...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-19-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,374
Posted By BruceP
Likely fungal (anthracnose). Cut off affected...

Likely fungal (anthracnose). Cut off affected parts of leaves and treat the plant with a systemic fungicide like Thiomyl. Also, keep cooler and drier.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-19-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 24,257
Posted By BruceP
By "cut out the stem", I assume you mean cutting...

By "cut out the stem", I assume you mean cutting off the bottom section of the plant with all of those live roots. Yes, that it is how it is done. That allows the new roots in the top growing section...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-18-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,717
Posted By BruceP
Slobo, Fulvic acid/humic acid are substances...

Slobo,
Fulvic acid/humic acid are substances produced by decaying organic matter (one of the reasons that compost is good in the garden).

You're getting excellent advice above, but probably a...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-17-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,061
Posted By BruceP
I'm of the same opinion. Personally, I would...

I'm of the same opinion. Personally, I would ignore it and wait to see if new leaves come out OK.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-14-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,369
Posted By BruceP
We Floridians are well acquainted with scale...

We Floridians are well acquainted with scale infestations!
I second Glen's advice to start treatment immediately with insecticide as these things will suck the life out your plants in no time. I use...
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