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Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-11-2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,189
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
I use the exact same setup, with a 100w bulb...

I use the exact same setup, with a 100w bulb lighting it. They are great and cheap, but need cleaning often (i find dust settles on it all the time)

The vinyl stitching on mine has ripped very...
Forum: Propagation 05-11-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,309
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
thanks for the advise. My mature bletillas are...

thanks for the advise.
My mature bletillas are in a very sharp sand mix, as are my cyps, and do quite well.

I was thinking of the live sphag mainly 'cause it works so well on the tropicals, but...
Forum: Propagation 05-07-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,309
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
On that note, I need to deflask some beltillas,...

On that note, I need to deflask some beltillas, and am wondering what to do.
They sure aren't going straight in the garden, but I'm wondering what media to use. I'd really like to use sphagnum, but...
Forum: Propagation 05-07-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,089
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
Congrats. I just got six flasks of bletilla I...

Congrats.
I just got six flasks of bletilla I got back from a flasking service. I wish I were as adventurous as you.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-12-2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,122
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
thats pretty sweet I love your homemade...

thats pretty sweet
I love your homemade reflector....nothing wrong with a little ghetto-tech. What kind of bulbs are you using, and what kind of plants do you have that need that much light. I have...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-08-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,301
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
Jess, thats what I do. I have the exact same...

Jess, thats what I do.
I have the exact same setup.
Admittedly, I've crammed most of my plants on the first tier and some on the second, with the bottom for storage (can't forget about storage). ...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-03-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,491
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
Julysun you may have issues with the hydroton...

Julysun
you may have issues with the hydroton floating in the water, making it kind of hard to incrementally add them in. I think its doable.

In any case, I started with water culture to revive...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-15-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,402
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
bump.....i could use this info as well. I'm...

bump.....i could use this info as well.
I'm trying to start a viv with high light orchids in the very top (brassavola and slc's) and low light in the bottom (jewel orchids).

What should I make...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-28-2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,939
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
I have to agree. If it'll grow in your garden,...

I have to agree.
If it'll grow in your garden, and over winter, thats one less pot to worry about taking care of, and taking up space.

Besides, I find its better to keep plants in the ground...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-28-2008, 10:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,698
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
I don't know....technically, any orchid should be...

I don't know....technically, any orchid should be able to grow in SH.

It might be tough to keep it either wet/dry enough, especially in dealing with nutes, but give it a shot.

It might even...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-15-2008, 01:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,887
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
Ray, thats some good info. Thanks for all your...

Ray, thats some good info.
Thanks for all your input.
Time for me to get acquainted with Phenols.

I re-potted 2 of my ladies (thats how I like to think of them) with larger medium...and will...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-14-2008, 01:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,887
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
Alright, my culture isn't too bad (re: I haven't...

Alright, my culture isn't too bad (re: I haven't killed anything in a long time :rofl: ), but I've never really thought about gas exchange in a meaningful way, at least not with SH.
But is seems to...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-12-2008, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,887
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
Hmmmm

Interesting....very interesting. It is entirely possible that my observation was incorrect.

Thanks for helping me see the issue from a new perspective. This whole time, I've been focused on the...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-11-2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,887
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
Wink Size of Medium (Leca, Diatomiote, Lava, whatever)

What do you guys usually use? In terms of size.
I've noticed a lot of growers use larger sizes of medium, and not to point fingers or anything, but I find smaller works best.

Do you find the...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 04-08-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,347
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
I had a one about 2 years ago that I repotted...

I had a one about 2 years ago that I repotted when i probably should have waited, and there was basically no saving it.

I got a new one 2 months ago, and while it didn't seem happy at first, its...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-08-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,206
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
Rays online comparison of various leca holds true...

Rays online comparison of various leca holds true (see firstrays.com)
While I haven't used his, I've found that all leca/lava rock are not created equal.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-08-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,745
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
its mold..without a doubt. My paph looked the...

its mold..without a doubt.
My paph looked the same when I rescued it, but its doing great now.

Spray that with physan, or go organic with cinnamon, pepper and garlic. I usually go organic (it...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-08-2008, 04:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,446
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
that is the greatest idea ever

that is the greatest idea ever
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-08-2008, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,242
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
I've done it specifically, and accidentally. I...

I've done it specifically, and accidentally.
I love to experiment.

But Ray is correct, its the growing regimen, not the medium, that dictates success.

Aloe can grow SH, but don't water as...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-08-2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,264
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
me too!!!! I hate having to transition them.

me too!!!!
I hate having to transition them.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-08-2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,240
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
I know we said Jewels, but put them in...

I know we said Jewels, but put them in semi-hydro.
Even more specifically, a Ludisa will be near impossible to kill. .

I've given them to quite a few budding orchidophiles, and they're doing...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 03-17-2008, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,493
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
Thanks Ross. I figure I may do that, but I...

Thanks Ross.
I figure I may do that, but I might try and keep it organic (they're in my bedroom).

Any cultural advice maybe? Do they like it wet?
Do they respond to SH....

I'm basically...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 03-16-2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,493
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
Need your help with Anguloa Ruckeri...seriously.

So

I've got a wonderful growing environment with 85% (sometimes 90%) humidity, good lighting, and tons of air movement.

I've done well with oncidium intergenerics, some slippers, and dendrobs....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-15-2008, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,421
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
i should have searched properly: this needs to be...

i should have searched properly: this needs to be moved to the genus section.

Can an admin delete his please?
Thanks
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-15-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,421
Posted By Pseudo-Scientist
Anguloa? Man..I could use some help

Hi all

I've been growing for a little while, but mostly oncidium intergenerics.

So i figured, what the hell, I'll buy an angaola ruckeri seedling at the last orchid meeting I was at. It'll...
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