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Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-18-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,020
Posted By Miki
For the cooler blooming Cyms. I did try putting...

For the cooler blooming Cyms. I did try putting ice cubes in the pot (filled to top), every night, for about a month. Did not initiate any spikes. Plants grew okay.

Perhaps ice water will cool...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-18-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,358
Posted By Miki
'Kodama' measures 20" from top of pot to top of...

'Kodama' measures 20" from top of pot to top of leaves. Very mature plant.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-03-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,785
Posted By Miki
As pointed out earlier, hybrids (or the species...

As pointed out earlier, hybrids (or the species itself) with C. guttata can grow to be quite tall. The flowers themselves are not very large, however. Bc Mount Hood 'Mary' AM/AOS has about the...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-03-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,785
Posted By Miki
Try Noman's Bay 'Hercules', Horace 'Maxima',...

Try Noman's Bay 'Hercules', Horace 'Maxima', Helen Brown 'Showpiece' and 'Sweet Afton'. Grown well, they are huge.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 08-03-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,144
Posted By Miki
Please elaborate on the differences regarding...

Please elaborate on the differences regarding flower quality and varieties. Thank you.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-31-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,305
Posted By Miki
I have blooming size seedlings of the "second...

I have blooming size seedlings of the "second one" (V. Poni Kiko Kiko) available for sale if anyone wants. Just PM me. Many have been coming out fragrant like the Boschii parent.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-31-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,305
Posted By Miki
Here is an image of the V. Boschii that I have....

Here is an image of the V. Boschii that I have. ...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 07-27-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,087
Posted By Miki
Try contacting Rayna at The Orchid Works, or Glen...

Try contacting Rayna at The Orchid Works, or Glen at Okika, for plants. Glen also does a lot of Oncidinae breeding.
Forum: Propagation 07-22-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Posted By Miki
Phytotech Labs sells a variety of flasking media,...

Phytotech Labs sells a variety of flasking media, including those specifically for Phals. I haven't used anything except 0139 and 668 (essentially the same) at half strength for germination of...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-22-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,120
Posted By Miki
Your conditions certainly are different compared...

Your conditions certainly are different compared to mine, however, what works well here is clay pot and new, clean sphagnum moss.

Yes, remove the dead tissue, wash the roots of what's remaining,...
Forum: Propagation 07-22-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Posted By Miki
Hybrid Phals. can usually be harvested in 3 to 4...

Hybrid Phals. can usually be harvested in 3 to 4 months, so when it gets to about this time, watch the pod carefully (everyday) for signs of yellowing or splitting. If it's a species Phal. it could...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 07-22-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,161
Posted By Miki
Another aloha from Hawaii

Aloha. I've been a member of this Forum for several year and have been on and off (mostly off), and don't recall if I ever introduced myself.

I live on the island of Hawaii, state of Hawaii, and...
Forum: Propagation 05-24-2008, 01:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,423
Posted By Miki
It's difficult to totally avoid damage, but an...

It's difficult to totally avoid damage, but an easy way is to soak the whole compot for a while (E.G., 20 minutes). Doing this will help the roots to become a bit lubricated and less "glued" to...
Forum: Propagation 05-23-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,356
Posted By Miki
Without knowing what the Catt is, it's impossible...

Without knowing what the Catt is, it's impossible to guess what will happen. Some plants, because their of their ploidy, do not breed. These are often, but not always, triploids or some sort of...
Forum: Propagation 05-08-2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,233
Posted By Miki
Forgot to add that in one edition of "Orchid...

Forgot to add that in one edition of "Orchid Biology", by Arditti, there was a very specific caution that charcoal must be activated and not just regular charcoal, or carbon black. Adsorbtion is not...
Forum: Propagation 05-08-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,233
Posted By Miki
As you cans see, the question relating to the...

As you cans see, the question relating to the benefits of adding activated charcoal is debatable. There doesn't seem to be any definitive study that shows any substantial benefit over media not...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-28-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,813
Posted By Miki
There is only one Irene Dobkin registered and it...

There is only one Irene Dobkin registered and it is Asconopsis Irene Dobkin. The image you show is definitely not it.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-16-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,816
Posted By Miki
I have a couple that I can sell. They are...

I have a couple that I can sell. They are blooming size but I need to check on the condition to determine a price. It's from the cross of 'JB # 20' X 'Jumbo Orchids' SM/JOGA. PM me for price.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-02-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,749
Posted By Miki
Yes, all of the images are not overly large...

Yes, all of the images are not overly large (usually under 40K).
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-02-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,749
Posted By Miki
Yeah, "Waikoblowa" usually does. I guess that's...

Yeah, "Waikoblowa" usually does. I guess that's why very few people there have orchids (except maybe just a few).

I do know Bill. He told me he was closing his nursery and moving back to the...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-02-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,749
Posted By Miki
I live on the island of Hawaii, near the city of...

I live on the island of Hawaii, near the city of Hilo. Some image have just been posted in my album so please take a look. Been trying to upload images all morning but it'll only let me do one at a...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-02-2008, 12:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,749
Posted By Miki
Aloha!

Aloha from Hawaii. I'm Miki and have been growing orchids for maybe 30 years. Primarily Catts, but some Vanda, Phals., and now Cymbidiums and Catasetinae. I do hybridizing but am not a real...
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