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Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-12-2025, 12:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By BrassavolaStars
I have left it in its current potting situation,...

I have left it in its current potting situation, but have also put it in a red solo cup lined with moss and will be misting it. Do you think that it helpful? I could theoretically stick it on top of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-11-2025, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By BrassavolaStars
How would you recommend I create said environment?

How would you recommend I create said environment?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-11-2025, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Pictures added properly now

Pictures added properly now
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-11-2025, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Urgent help needed with Cattleya division that has gone downhill

I have this Cattleya that is very important to me. I recently repotted it as it had a new root, and a new growth forming. When I went to water it, I accidentally knocked the new growth off, and it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-11-2025, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 495
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Thank you. The spots do have a kind of bad...

Thank you.

The spots do have a kind of bad scent. Reminds me of erwinia. I may still spray with copper because of that.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-11-2025, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 495
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Heartsick over Paph rothschildianums

Hello all,

I have these three Paph rothschildianums that I had in my greenhouse.

The really cold windy days have damaged them horribly. I guess water got between the leaves and rotted the...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 09-24-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 784
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Thank you for your reply. You are correct that...

Thank you for your reply. You are correct that this was an SVO hybrid. Unfortunately for me, Cosmic Future is probably one of the most variable crosses Fred has. I do also follow the Orchidgeek page,...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 09-24-2024, 02:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 784
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Amazing eBay Cattleya Cosmic Future. Absolutely gutted I missed it.

Someone was selling this on eBay. Was planning to bid to win and I thought it ended today but turned out it did so yesterday. Went for a song in my opinion, too.

Not sure I’ll ever come across...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-28-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,303
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Mechanical Damage or Fungus on New Cattleya Growth. What to do?

Hello all,

I have a black spot on the new growth of my Cattleya that I am trying to get to root. It has no roots now.

I am not sure if it is a bruise I made by accident on the new growth, or a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-19-2024, 12:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By BrassavolaStars
You don’t think I should just cut that rot part...

You don’t think I should just cut that rot part off? Maybe do that and cover the wound with cinnamon and another dose of heritage?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Edited to flip pictures.

Edited to flip pictures.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2024, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Here are some photos. Most of the roots are not...

Here are some photos. Most of the roots are not great. I was not sure if I should have removed them when I unpotted it. I did not really want to divide it, but it had an advancing black region on the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Division problem: What am I doing wrong and how can I fix it?

Hello all,

I have an urgent orchid issue. I divided this rare Cattleya maxima and now it has a black spot where the cut was made.

I made the division to remove a rotten bulb and cut it back...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-06-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Well, I guess I should make a new batch then.

Well, I guess I should make a new batch then.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-06-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By BrassavolaStars
How long is the mixture good for once I add the...

How long is the mixture good for once I add the granules? Can I mix it one day then use it over a week? Or does it lose potency immediately once the granules are in the water?

I think I might end...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-05-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Pesticide application question.

Hello all,

So, as many may know by now, I have a pretty bad scale problem. It was suggested to be to use acephate. This is the one I have:...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-18-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,341
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Thank you all for the advice. It seems like the...

Thank you all for the advice. It seems like the Acephate is the best choice then?

I do have cats and a dog. The cats do not leave the house, but the dog does go into the yard.

I can close the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-16-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,341
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Citrus Pesticide for Orchids?

Hello all,

I am still battling the massive scale problem. it is still all over, and NY is fairly restrictive about what can be used. That said, just the other day, I found this in the store and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-19-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,795
Posted By BrassavolaStars
They forgot to pull this off the shelves in my...

They forgot to pull this off the shelves in my local store. Will it work? It says citrus and nut trees. How would I use it?

Access Denied...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-18-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 899
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Searching for info on a Cattleya called Anucha Green.

Hello all,

I have a Cattleya that I have been searching for information about and its possible whereabouts. It is called Rlc. Anucha Green. I wanted to use it to remake a hybrid. Here is some more...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-15-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,795
Posted By BrassavolaStars
I will ask about detached structures. Who is the...

I will ask about detached structures. Who is the type of person I would apply for service this kind of pesticide spraying service for orchids?

On the mosquito note, the family of the woman who...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-15-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,795
Posted By BrassavolaStars
It would be hard to cross state lines with the...

It would be hard to cross state lines with the stuff as I believe Jersey and Connecticut also got rid of the stuff. I might try that idea about getting a pro.

I think these chemicals that were...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-15-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,795
Posted By BrassavolaStars
I have this stuff already: Amazon.com...

I have this stuff already:

Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006V49UR8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)

Not exactly sure how to use it or if it is the right stuff for the job....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-15-2023, 02:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,795
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Thank you for writing back. I think the...

Thank you for writing back.

I think the bleach is a no go in the greenhouse. I believe it will react with the polycarbonate. I think if I clean anything in there, I am stuck with just soap. It...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-14-2023, 11:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,795
Posted By BrassavolaStars
Scale pesticide: back to the drawing board.

Hello all,

I have been trying to find a "nuke" to take out the very severe scale infestation I have that is affecting probably a hundred or so plants in my greenhouse. I originally wanted to use...
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