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Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,567
Posted By berthabloom
Upright Vanda roots

It's actually an Ascocenda but I'm just curious if anyone else has had their Vanda types have all the roots grow up, rather than down? Plenty of light, water, and nutrients so what is up with this??...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-14-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,194
Posted By berthabloom
Orchid pot clips....plastic pots... - YouTube...

Orchid pot clips....plastic pots... - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI77WswUU9o)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-11-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,683
Posted By berthabloom
I have had success opening my pics on my desktop...

I have had success opening my pics on my desktop prior to posting. Just the act of opening in a dedicated photo viewing app tends to correct the orientation. The sideways photos can cause me to skip...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-11-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,432
Posted By berthabloom
Thumbs up Beholders eye

I can't say if that is normal or not, but that is a beautiful plant. We should all be so fortunate. Nice job.:bowing
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-14-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,091
Posted By berthabloom
Odom's is in Fort Pierce. That's about a 2 hr...

Odom's is in Fort Pierce. That's about a 2 hr drive from Orlando. Not my definition of "close by". But then everything in Florida requires driving. Ritter Tropic 1 is in Kissimmee. Haven't been...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-11-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,664
Posted By berthabloom
Can you claim your garden is "organic" if you use...

Can you claim your garden is "organic" if you use Sevin on it any time of the day?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-06-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,794
Posted By berthabloom
I only buy plants with ID info, but friends and...

I only buy plants with ID info, but friends and family buy me gifts that are NoID, as they don't really understand. I have found orchid math works very similar to chicken math- you start with a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-05-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,196
Posted By berthabloom
Once a keiki, always a keiki?

Apparently my brother-in-laws wife has had a dendrobium of some sort since her husband died 3 years ago. He was the plant guy. The Den has managed to survive, but was obviously neglected. It is now...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By berthabloom
I recently read that 90% of the ladybugs sold...

I recently read that 90% of the ladybugs sold online and in retail stores are harvested from the wild. I would venture to say this is probably also true for mantis as well. At a minimum, I would...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-23-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Posted By berthabloom
You do not have to post 3 times. I posted photos...

You do not have to post 3 times. I posted photos on my first post here on the OB! Uust open your photos in some other viewing software first or they will all get posted sideways.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-14-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,609
Posted By berthabloom
Ray- Silly me. I thought that '$' meant that you...

Ray- Silly me. I thought that '$' meant that you are "right on the money" as far as your methods and strategy. So in that vein, I give you $$. Thanks for being willing to share your knowledge and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-13-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,123
Posted By berthabloom
LBO- you asked about media...I have been using a...

LBO- you asked about media...I have been using a mix of bark, charcoal and sponge rock for years. Some varieties also get some of those clay balls mixed in too. I think the bark breaks down faster...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-12-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,123
Posted By berthabloom
I love Florida but learning to garden and grow...

I love Florida but learning to garden and grow things here is different from most other places in the US and can be challenging. Here are some general tips from my experiences.

Right now you can...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-12-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,735
Posted By berthabloom
Light meter app

Has anyone found a light meter app for their phone that actually works? I've downloaded several that don't seem to do much of anything but take up space.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Posted By berthabloom
Sorry for your loss, but it's nice to know even...

Sorry for your loss, but it's nice to know even the iconoclastic guru's get spanked by Mother Nature occasionally!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-03-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,267
Posted By berthabloom
I've had a very good experience with lalaorchids....

I've had a very good experience with lalaorchids. They were very responsive to questions and the plant was in great shape.
Also orchidnick. Same thing. Responsive and decent plants.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-03-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By berthabloom
The St Augustine Orchid Society has a lot of...

The St Augustine Orchid Society has a lot of great info. Here is link to Vanda page.
VANDA CULTURE (https://personal.uwaterloo.ca/jerry/orchids/cnotes/vanda.html)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-03-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,903
Posted By berthabloom
Could someone post a photo of a terminal spike?...

Could someone post a photo of a terminal spike? I'm not familiar with that term or concept. Would love to learn about it!
Forum: Identification Forum 03-29-2018, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,456
Posted By berthabloom
Thanks for helping to narrow down the...

Thanks for helping to narrow down the possibilities everyone. I think part of the lure of orchids is the mystery of making it all work. I'll put on my best set of patience and see what develops!
Forum: Identification Forum 03-28-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,456
Posted By berthabloom
Possibly an Epidendrum

A friend of a friend gave this to me. Originally I am told it was growing in the ground, under someones other orchids. When I rec'd it, the plant was in potting soil. I just recently moved it to the...
Forum: Scientific Matters 03-28-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,799
Posted By berthabloom
Will do. Thanks.

Will do. Thanks.
Forum: Scientific Matters 03-28-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,799
Posted By berthabloom
photo added

Okay. I was trying not to hijack the Scientific forum for an ID, but since you insist,I added a photo to my original post.:blushing:
Forum: Scientific Matters 03-28-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,799
Posted By berthabloom
I would ask for an ID but the plant is so small...

I would ask for an ID but the plant is so small and has so few leaves that I'm not sure a photo would even help. I would like to figure out how to produce a flower and then maybe try to figure out...
Forum: Scientific Matters 03-28-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,799
Posted By berthabloom
Are Epi's still called Epi's?

I'm looking for culture tips on what I believe to be an Epidendrum of some sort and I"m feeling a bit challenged. Has the genus name changed or been reclassified in some way?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2018, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 967
Posted By berthabloom
Yellowiing leaves: age or worse?

I have what I call a Cattleya, mostly because it's a NoID, but I don't really think it is. It normallly flowers in Sept. Last Fall, 3 nice sheaths formed, then turned brown around Nov. and I thought...
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