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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-09-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,620
Posted By spinrah
Yes, I’ve trained my cats this way for sure. It...

Yes, I’ve trained my cats this way for sure. It works well for getting them to do certain things, but controlling unwanted behaviours is tough with cats.

The thing with cats is that they are very...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,620
Posted By spinrah
I agree with SP that discussing the training of...

I agree with SP that discussing the training of cats is completely in line with the OP's post.

By the way, please note that I am writing this in a very positive tone, in case there's any doubt....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,620
Posted By spinrah
Now this method I can get behind. :rofl:

Now this method I can get behind. :rofl:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,620
Posted By spinrah
I didn't realize I was starting a fight by...

I didn't realize I was starting a fight by discussing my thoughts on different styles of operant conditioning. Apologies - I will leave it alone.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,620
Posted By spinrah
Maybe I should clarify - I’m not trying to imply...

Maybe I should clarify - I’m not trying to imply that anyone is abusing their cats. In my opinion, punishment doesn’t work as a form of long term training with cats. In operant conditioning, negative...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,620
Posted By spinrah
Spray bottle isn’t negative reinforcement. That...

Spray bottle isn’t negative reinforcement. That would be when you take a negative stimulus away. A spray bottle is punishment. I didn’t say that cats aren’t trainable - they aren’t trainable like...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,620
Posted By spinrah
I like WaterWitchin's idea of hanging the orchid....

I like WaterWitchin's idea of hanging the orchid. Or putting up a high shelf with a simple grow light (there are many on the market that are small and portable - they can just be attached to your...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-30-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,928
Posted By spinrah
Okay great! I am happy! 😃

Okay great! I am happy! 😃
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-30-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,928
Posted By spinrah
Root growing into water reservoir

Should I be concerned if my phal is growing its roots downwards into the water reservoir of my S/H setup? Is it okay to have part of the root immersed in water at all times?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-29-2021, 10:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,620
Posted By spinrah
They do sell special kinds of spray that have a...

They do sell special kinds of spray that have a small amount of rubbing alcohol in them to deter cats (not sure how I feel about the alcohol being in it, but apparently it dissipates when it's...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-29-2021, 10:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,620
Posted By spinrah
I disagree with the spray bottle idea. Cats are...

I disagree with the spray bottle idea. Cats are not trainable in the same way as dogs (they don't respond to punishment). Although you might think you are teaching them 'no,' you are actually...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,618
Posted By spinrah
Ah, okay. These little guys did show up very...

Ah, okay. These little guys did show up very recently - they weren't there when I first re-potted the orchid in semi-hydro. I'm guessing they like dry and dying roots? They are only on the tips of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,618
Posted By spinrah
It's probably hard to see in the photo, but if...

It's probably hard to see in the photo, but if you look really closely there are lots of tiny red/orange dots on those roots that I circled. They look like the dots that were on the orchid in the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,618
Posted By spinrah
Here are a couple photos, it’s tough to see cause...

Here are a couple photos, it’s tough to see cause it’s not very much, but I’d like to nip this in the butt before it becomes a big problem. I have circled the relevant parts of the photos.

The...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,618
Posted By spinrah
Hi all, I’m seeing this same issue now on an...

Hi all, I’m seeing this same issue now on an otherwise healthy phal potted in semi-hydro. It’s just on the tip of a couple of its decaying roots. Just wondering if it would be okay to cut those parts...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By spinrah
Sounds good, thanks. It was a recent repot so I...

Sounds good, thanks.
It was a recent repot so I will let it be.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2021, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By spinrah
Hi everyone, I just want to give an update on the...

Hi everyone, I just want to give an update on the leaf and ask if there are any further thoughts on the issue. Half of the leaf is now essentially all yellow and dead, while the other half is still...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-08-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By spinrah
I don't have any constructive advice as I am just...

I don't have any constructive advice as I am just a beginner myself, but I just wanted to say - don't be too hard on yourself! It happens, and the important thing is you're doing your best and trying...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-08-2021, 12:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By spinrah
My first time repotting an orchid I cut off a lot...

My first time repotting an orchid I cut off a lot of viable roots. It can be hard to tell for a beginner, but usually they are fine unless they are complete mush. I’m still a beginner, but I feel...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-07-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By spinrah
Haha, ok fine, I’m back to not removing it. I...

Haha, ok fine, I’m back to not removing it.
I do agree with you though. I don’t think the moss stays damp for too long. It’s pretty much completely dry after 3 days.
Yes, maybe the yellowing leaf...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-07-2021, 01:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By spinrah
I never thought about the trade-off between...

I never thought about the trade-off between uneven drying and temperature. Hmm, you make a good point!

Ok, you guys have convinced me to remove the moss.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-06-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By spinrah
Ok, thanks. I will keep track of the weight and...

Ok, thanks. I will keep track of the weight and look into heating mats!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-06-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By spinrah
Thanks for the weighing suggestion - I'm going to...

Thanks for the weighing suggestion - I'm going to try that!

I initially didn't have sphagnum on the top, but I got a layering effect with just the bark where the top half would dry quickly and the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-06-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By spinrah
Thanks Roberta. Sorry, I should clarify - I...

Thanks Roberta.
Sorry, I should clarify - I shouldn’t have said “breaking down.” What I meant was that the bark is starting to hold more moisture so I don’t want to leave it soaked in water as I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-06-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By spinrah
Single leaf yellowing?

Hi all,

One of the upper leaves on my phal orchid has started yellowing and I’m wondering why. It is planted in bark and top dressed with sphag (recently repotted 3 months ago) and I water it...
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