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Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-05-2019, 11:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,021
Posted By vmax3000
Best of luck. I hope your plant pulls through

Best of luck. I hope your plant pulls through
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 07-24-2017, 12:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,813
Posted By vmax3000
Red face Returning member

Hi,
My name is Vanessa and I live in the USA. Specifically I live in central Texas. I raise most of my orchids in a greenhouse, but recently unflasked babies stay in special plant "cases" in my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-11-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,239
Posted By vmax3000
It was hard for me to see the %. But, again,...

It was hard for me to see the %. But, again, choose the one that offers a little more ammonia based nitrogen. Urea isn't as readily useful to the plants as a nitrogen source. Curse my aging...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-11-2015, 12:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,239
Posted By vmax3000
Orchids tend to do best with an ammonia based...

Orchids tend to do best with an ammonia based nitrogen supply as opposed to a urea based. The 3 numbers with dashes are the % nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (N-P-K) in the fertilizer. If the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-10-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,239
Posted By vmax3000
The yellowing foliage could be from the change in...

The yellowing foliage could be from the change in conditions..from H&R (in HI) to SoCal. :shock: Checking with them wouldn't hurt. Good luck!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-10-2015, 05:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,239
Posted By vmax3000
Catasetums typically require water while in...

Catasetums typically require water while in active growth and, then, as the foliage yellows, the water needs to taper off to just keeping the pseudobulbs from shriveling too much. I just purchased...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-10-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 751
Posted By vmax3000
I'd have to agree. Avoid cutting green things...

I'd have to agree. Avoid cutting green things off of orchids...it helps prevent the introduction of potential infections. Thanks for sharing the photo!;)
Forum: Identification Forum 05-10-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,328
Posted By vmax3000
It almost looks like Wilsonara Pacific Command...

It almost looks like Wilsonara Pacific Command "Scarlett". Being as it has no tag, there's not a lot to be done to confirm it's id. Regardless, it's beautiful. Some of my tagged plants have ended...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-07-2015, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,572
Posted By vmax3000
Oncidium microchilum search

I am seeking Oncidium, Trichocentrum, Lophiaris microchilum. I am not clear on what it's genus is, but I'd still like to find a source. SBOE has it listed, but they don't seem to have any...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-26-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By vmax3000
It's good to have another amongst our circle! ...

It's good to have another amongst our circle! Welcome to the fold.:waving
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-11-2014, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 889
Posted By vmax3000
Say goodbye to any extra income!!:rofl: Welcome...

Say goodbye to any extra income!!:rofl: Welcome to OB! Who are your colleagues? I want to work there, too...add to my collection!:biggrin:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-20-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,538
Posted By vmax3000
Um....ditto...:shock:

Um....ditto...:shock:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-20-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,538
Posted By vmax3000
Love this thread!

I giggled as I read. I have been successfully growing (and killing) orchids for almost 20 years. I see two modes of death: the black mush variety and the ever popular pot o' sticks. :roll:
...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-08-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,282
Posted By vmax3000
Exclamation Eating a serving of crow....

I went back and realized last year's photo was of Slc. Trudy and Red Marsh.... this year is the first blooming of Sl Orpetii. Will I be stripped of my OB membership, now? I am feeling like a real...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-07-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,282
Posted By vmax3000
As far as I know, it's the same plant growing on...

As far as I know, it's the same plant growing on the same mount.... good grief. I'll check my records to be sure.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-07-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,282
Posted By vmax3000
Thumbs up Thanks...Having flashback to last summer. We had...

Thanks...Having flashback to last summer. We had a heat wave down here. 90 days straight above 100 F, some peaking out ~115 F. That may explain it. Even inside the greenhouse with the chiller...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-07-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,282
Posted By vmax3000
Slc. Orpetti opened, and flower looks very different

I have posted two pictures. One (img 2758a) from last year's bloom cycle, and the one I took today (img 3605). What could cause these kinds of variations from one year to the next? I hope I...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-07-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,634
Posted By vmax3000
I used a bleach solution dunk (one in a series)...

I used a bleach solution dunk (one in a series) while repotting this spring. It was ~.25 cps per ~2 gallons of water. Of course, nothing else was mixed into that bucket of water. It ended up being...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-26-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,739
Posted By vmax3000
Very similar conditions here in central Texas!...

Very similar conditions here in central Texas! :lol: Thanks for the input. I'll try reestablishing a piece in the brighter end of the terrarium...the other will go to the greenhouse....please.gif ...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-26-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,739
Posted By vmax3000
Bud, Yours looks fantastic! I had mine for ~3...

Bud,
Yours looks fantastic! I had mine for ~3 years in the terrarium. It had been thriving, but the nearby pleuro grew up over it, so it wasn't getting as much light. When I cleaned the terrarium...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-26-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,739
Posted By vmax3000
Thanks, Sonya! I think it will be easier to just...

Thanks, Sonya! I think it will be easier to just replace the plant, as the largest portion of it was mushy dead when I pulled it out....dang:(
I've just not gotten the hang of rooting an orchid...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-25-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,242
Posted By vmax3000
Hi Jema17, My first inclination would be to...

Hi Jema17,
My first inclination would be to check the "soil" (medium) the plant is in. Is it in bark? Does it smell earthy or dank? This would indicate the medium has begun to break down and the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-25-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,739
Posted By vmax3000
Ang. distichum rotted in my terrarium

It had been doing extremely well for a couple of years. I recently cleaned out the terrarium and reestablished the plants. There's a Pleurothallis truncata above the Angraecum, so I didn't notice...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-06-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,191
Posted By vmax3000
Got through the first four pages of the K-lite...

Got through the first four pages of the K-lite thread. Head is spinning a bit. Man, the fert issue is far more complicated than I would have ever imagined. The Advanced Nutrients website was...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-05-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,191
Posted By vmax3000
Keithrs, I think you have a willing audience! ...

Keithrs,
I think you have a willing audience! Should we start another thread, or just stick with this one? It would be related to Paul's original comment/question
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