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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,655
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Roberta - duly noted! Luckily, I have spent most...

Roberta - duly noted! Luckily, I have spent most of my life in southern Oregon so I've learned the difference between a frost and a HARD frost lol. In my area we do actually get quite cold during the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2019, 06:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,655
Posted By OrchideeNormus
I was just guessing 43 might be too low, the...

I was just guessing 43 might be too low, the internets says between 50 and 80 lol. I don't plan on taking anything off it, with the exception of the dried stuff leftover from previous leaves and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,655
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Dollythehun - I was looking at their potting mix,...

Dollythehun - I was looking at their potting mix, I like it. It looks like it will hold a nice amount of moisture. I'll probably end up going with that. As far as the temperature swing, I got that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,655
Posted By OrchideeNormus
My first Cymbidium type orchid

Well, the bug has bitten me again! I just couldn't pass this up today at the grocery store lol. It's my first cymbidium, it was on sale because it looks like poo.Yes, yes, I know I jump in but what...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-28-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,557
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Question Phalaenopsis flower spike grew into the media

My dad's girlfriend brought me this phal yesterday and I instantly noticed something weird about it. I have no idea what the heck this spike thought it was doing but.... it grew into the bark! I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-18-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,616
Posted By OrchideeNormus
I have that exact phal, I did repot it while it...

I have that exact phal, I did repot it while it was in spike with no negative effects so far. It's been since January. It came to me packed very tightly into sphagnum moss, I don't do well with moss...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-17-2019, 11:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,195
Posted By OrchideeNormus
I don't know a lot about cold damage other than...

I don't know a lot about cold damage other than my own experience and honestly, in my experience cold damage is a killer. By the look of the leaves that plant doesn't look like it will make it. I had...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-17-2019, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,379
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Welcome to the OB Sandi 🙂

Welcome to the OB Sandi 🙂
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-17-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,288
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Welcome! How awesome that must be to be able to...

Welcome! How awesome that must be to be able to grow your orchids outside. Unfortunately the desert gets too cold at night and the day would likely be too hot for most of my collection where I live....
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-17-2019, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,098
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Welcome 😁

Welcome 😁
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-14-2019, 02:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,371
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Update: Well, things were going good and I was...

Update:
Well, things were going good and I was considering potting it up in semi hydro again and then yesterday I noticed more black on the biggest cane. I swabbed it with isopropyl, checked it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-14-2019, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,733
Posted By OrchideeNormus
I did a quick Google search and came up with...

I did a quick Google search and came up with this. I googled 'Darwin's thoughts on orchids' there was quite a bit that came up but this was short and sweet and hopefully answers your question lol....
Forum: Orchid Lounge 02-11-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,481
Posted By OrchideeNormus
I was very bummed and disappointed in myself. The...

I was very bummed and disappointed in myself. The very first orchid I bought was actually going to be a gift. I didn't even know it was an orchid lol. It was a tiny little plant that had dainty white...
Forum: About this board 02-06-2019, 12:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,949
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Pssst... you are a 'senior member' as far as I...

Pssst... you are a 'senior member' as far as I can see lol 😉
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 02-04-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,466
Posted By OrchideeNormus
The everblooming phalaenopsis

This lovely lady is a NOID phal I got back in November of last year from a grocery store. I absolutely love her! She never seems to stop producing. I thought that she was dropping flowers because I...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-03-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,745
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Okay I'll breathe into a paper bag and try to...

Okay I'll breathe into a paper bag and try to stop hyperventilating then 😂😋

In all seriousness, I will, thank you 🙂
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-03-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,371
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Vacation? Life?... What's that? 😂 I do get...

Vacation? Life?... What's that? 😂 I do get weekends off but rarely leave overnight. I have big obnoxious dogs that I can't leave anyways so that's not really an issue.
I appreciate you sharing your...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-03-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,371
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Yes, this is why I'm scared! If I didn't have to...

Yes, this is why I'm scared! If I didn't have to work, or you know, had a regular job with set hours...I could do it lol. In my industry we never know when the day is going to be over. During the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-03-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,745
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Still wondering what's going on with this phal. I...

Still wondering what's going on with this phal. I have adjusted my PH levels and started adding calmag to my normal water and feed routine since making this post. One of my suspicions of the cause is...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-03-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,371
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Just thought I would update you guys. I know it's...

Just thought I would update you guys. I know it's only been a few days but thus far no negative changes on the plant and it looks really good actually. I think and hope the worst part is over! I've...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-03-2019, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,183
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Ray - you are absolutely correct about that...

Ray - you are absolutely correct about that 'shotgun approach' lol. When I first caught the bug, I bought a lot quickly. I also had no idea what I was doing! I have lots of experience with gardening...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-03-2019, 02:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,183
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Thank you everyone! You're all confirming my...

Thank you everyone! You're all confirming my suspicions and even though I didn't have a lot of success with trying to keep the humidity up in the beginning (meaning I grew mold pretty well attempting...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-02-2019, 11:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,183
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Duly noted 🙂 It really does seem to be showing...

Duly noted 🙂 It really does seem to be showing symptoms of dehydration!
Forum: Orchid Lounge 02-02-2019, 11:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,992
Posted By OrchideeNormus
Diatomaceous earth isn't bait. You would sprinkle...

Diatomaceous earth isn't bait. You would sprinkle it throughout the surface and over as much of the media surface you can. When the snails travel they will have to crawl over it and it will actually...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-02-2019, 11:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,183
Posted By OrchideeNormus
I watered the moss about 7am and it's still...

I watered the moss about 7am and it's still slightly damp 14 hours later. Granted I'm not soaking the roots. Most of what I've read recommends keeping this orchid potted and damp most of the time....
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