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Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-26-2020, 03:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,681
Posted By Orchidking
[REDACTED] So the most likely reason for the...

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So the most likely reason for the ill looking leaves is a lack of light for this poor individual. Simple as that. Maybe low temps. It is now end of January in the Uk so the end of a 4...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-12-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,291
Posted By Orchidking
hey CZF, the hairs are nothing to worry about....

hey CZF, the hairs are nothing to worry about. Some of my vanda's have them too like my vanda coerulescens specifically has identical roots. Others have roots that look more like dirtycoconuts but...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-12-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,644
Posted By Orchidking
Your leaves should be more firm and a darker...

Your leaves should be more firm and a darker colour.

When I saw your picture I thought of dried hay straight away.

So yeah what people have said, even let it soak in a bucket of water...
Forum: Hybrids 01-12-2020, 08:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,248
Posted By Orchidking
What was the point of this pointless ramble of...

What was the point of this pointless ramble of hogwash exactly?

The liodoro is available in lots of places in Europe.

I could carry on the same vibe as Roberta and come up with my own theory...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-02-2020, 03:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,962
Posted By Orchidking
hi zoey, welcome to the hobby and yes...

hi zoey,
welcome to the hobby and yes unfortunately winter time is the most likely time people kill their orchids.

Temps drop, people heat houses which dries the air and condensation forms. All...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 01-02-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,913
Posted By Orchidking
Firstly in nature there is plenty of air...

Firstly in nature there is plenty of air circulation, secondly a lot of times when a grower asks the community what ails their plant and nobody has the right answer they will still try to help by...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-23-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,352
Posted By Orchidking
once a flower spike has bloomed and gets trimmed...

once a flower spike has bloomed and gets trimmed all new flower spikes that grow from that original spike will grow out at 90 degrees.

Then it usually grows towards the light so at a 45 degree...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 12-23-2019, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,863
Posted By Orchidking
the plant would do fine with half those roots...

the plant would do fine with half those roots missing, better with but that is not why I wouldn't cut the lower stem. I would not cut the stem because a cut in the root zone can be a weak spot for...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-21-2019, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,957
Posted By Orchidking
what you are calling the crown is the rootzone....

what you are calling the crown is the rootzone. Can't tell why most of the roots have been removed but there is no rot which is good. The stem which you think is ugly can look a lot worse, I would...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-19-2019, 05:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,352
Posted By Orchidking
I've seen some weird mutations on some hybrids,...

I've seen some weird mutations on some hybrids, it is a strong plant wanting to pump out lots of flowers though.

What happened was that the plant was going to branch into two branches but those...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-18-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,288
Posted By Orchidking
you've got a few interesting looking plants in...

you've got a few interesting looking plants in your collection but they are too small to see properly. Is there a vanda in there?
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-17-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,282
Posted By Orchidking
hey orchidphile, I use this method on my...

hey orchidphile,
I use this method on my dendrobiums. Like you say it works great. They grow so slow sometimes that it is good to just forget about them for weeks on end without watering.

My...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-17-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,288
Posted By Orchidking
looks good but personally I would have enclosed...

looks good but personally I would have enclosed it. Long term orchids like high humidity - houses do not.

Houses should be under 60% humidity to prevent mould growing on walls. Orchids raise...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-17-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,701
Posted By Orchidking
I will second what dirtycoconuts said. The...

I will second what dirtycoconuts said.

The roots are looking healthy. Just keep an eye on it but as is nothing to worry about yet.

I will also agree that it could easily be a mild nutrient...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-17-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,427
Posted By Orchidking
I can't tell you exactly what causes a plant to...

I can't tell you exactly what causes a plant to rot. Stagnant water is definetely dangerous but you already know that which is why you are asking this question.

In rainforrests I've seen plants...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-16-2019, 02:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,431
Posted By Orchidking
Why does the thermostat need to be waterproof in...

Why does the thermostat need to be waterproof in en enclosed greenhouse? Do you have sprinklers or something?

My instinct would be to have 2 thermostats with a weaker night time heater, both set...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-12-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,926
Posted By Orchidking
He probablt isn't legit, who gives out free stuff...

He probablt isn't legit, who gives out free stuff to strangers.

But Roberta's first reaction to take out the cane is no surprise.

Ray gets away with whatever he wants and would never get told...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 12-10-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,721
Posted By Orchidking
hey southpark, I like your experiment but I...

hey southpark, I like your experiment but I thought you were in Australia where it was middle of summer?
Here in the Uk Winter has set in now - days are dark and cold and some plants have stopped...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-06-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,184
Posted By Orchidking
I am usually the last person to suggest more air...

I am usually the last person to suggest more air movement as it is too often suggested as the cure all to most problems however in this case there has been too little air movement - however I will...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-04-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,956
Posted By Orchidking
hi mofm, it can all be a bit confusing and what...

hi mofm,
it can all be a bit confusing and what we say in a forum post can sometimes make things even more confusing even if meant well so reading up on these things is essential.

One thing you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-01-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,803
Posted By Orchidking
It is safe practice to not share water between...

It is safe practice to not share water between plants but if like me and other growers you do use this practice then we have used prepared water for up to a month with no ill effects.
Water...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-01-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,276
Posted By Orchidking
yes you need to include a salt test. That means...

yes you need to include a salt test. That means licking each sample and rating its saltiness.

Also an actual grow test would be most conclusive compared to other media but I can see this is just...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-29-2019, 02:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,494
Posted By Orchidking
that is not how I do semi-hydro and looks like a...

that is not how I do semi-hydro and looks like a recipe for disaster.

The leca should be damp at all times and the roots should never be sitting in stagnant water.

I achieve this by using...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 11-25-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,190
Posted By Orchidking
Southpark, I suppose when posting things online...

Southpark, I suppose when posting things online it is hard to explain the whole thought process you are right. Compared to a sealed air tight box the socker greenhouse is fairly breezy. There are...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 11-25-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,190
Posted By Orchidking
those ikea greenhouses are pretty breezy even...

those ikea greenhouses are pretty breezy even when completely closed. With any greenhouse you need to monitor humidity though.

I know many people don't bother with fans. Have a look at this thread...
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