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Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-26-2025, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 702
Posted By greyblackfish
Hi, yes OrchidRoots.com is a good one for me....

Hi, yes OrchidRoots.com is a good one for me. Very cool project. Someday maybe I’ll try mounting. I’m still trying out baskets which is I guess halfway there.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-26-2025, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 361
Posted By greyblackfish
Dendrobiums are rewarding and bloom a looong...

Dendrobiums are rewarding and bloom a looong time. They require more light than what you can give it indoors but they will tolerate being indoors with less light, especially during colder months when...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-26-2025, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,913
Posted By greyblackfish
Hi there. I can’t answer about semi hydro. I’m...

Hi there. I can’t answer about semi hydro. I’m just trying to understand how the roots could have all been lost. Some older roots to tend to die off after repotting and some mold is also common. I...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 08-16-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,646
Posted By greyblackfish
https://i.imgur.com/t3b39g8.png I guess the...

https://i.imgur.com/t3b39g8.png

I guess the other photo didn’t make it. Here’s another link. It’s the more useful photo. It’s a screenshot from another forum. I just can’t find the link at the...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 08-16-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,646
Posted By greyblackfish
Hi there! Let me attach these two pictures. I was...

Hi there! Let me attach these two pictures. I was using these two screenshots for my own grow lights. I’m not sure if others have the same experience as I do but it seems grow lights give my orchids...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-15-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,770
Posted By greyblackfish
1-2 growths in a division does seem questionable,...

1-2 growths in a division does seem questionable, doesn’t it? My division only has 2 leaves. The others are just the pbulbs, but I’m sure even those help the new growth. I still don’t have any new...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-15-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,770
Posted By greyblackfish
I got my first cattleya division in May. It...

I got my first cattleya division in May. It arrived with 4 pbulbs, no active growth, and no plump roots. I potted it as I normally would with any cattleya and it started a new lead within the month....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-14-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,325
Posted By greyblackfish
Nice analogy, tmoney. I’m a bit of a poo-wall...

Nice analogy, tmoney. I’m a bit of a poo-wall person myself lol.

Welcome, computerdude16. To add onto what everyone else said, I suggest you get an inexpensive thermometer to help you get a better...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-13-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,454
Posted By greyblackfish
Great job! Oh the joys of a enjoying blooms! :)

Great job! Oh the joys of a enjoying blooms! :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-26-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,737
Posted By greyblackfish
Yes I think that makes sense, dimples. Plus I...

Yes I think that makes sense, dimples. Plus I think I read somewhere about how bigger orchids produce something that helps the smaller ones out. I just got a c. Praestans in the mail with at least 3...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-26-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,737
Posted By greyblackfish
I order lots of seedlings because I like to gain...

I order lots of seedlings because I like to gain experience and acquire a lot inexpensively :) Getting multiples in one pot happens all the time. I have separated seedlings before but when they’re no...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-24-2024, 12:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 842
Posted By greyblackfish
I found a bag of orchid mix (fir bark, charcoal,...

I found a bag of orchid mix (fir bark, charcoal, perlite) that I forgot about sitting outside under a covered porch unprotected for a year. It was fine and don’t give my orchids any problems....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-21-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,947
Posted By greyblackfish
Yes please do keep us updated :)

Yes please do keep us updated :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-19-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,947
Posted By greyblackfish
That’s great info, thank you for sharing. I’ll be...

That’s great info, thank you for sharing. I’ll be using that in the future for sure. I’m using a subpar kelp off Amazon but I’ll be getting the 3 piece package from Ray sometime this year.

Your...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-19-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,947
Posted By greyblackfish
I’m just trying out kelp myself. I think you’re...

I’m just trying out kelp myself. I think you’re only supposed to use it once a month. It’s it’s already growing, I don’t see how it can’t help.

Also don’t expect all the leaves to plump up again...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-10-2024, 10:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,395
Posted By greyblackfish
Great job aparnamane! Mugsie and everyone,...

Great job aparnamane!

Mugsie and everyone, I’m not sure what makes mine bloom. It doesn’t produce those bulbs very plentifully for me. I’ve had mine for three years and it’s still very small. But...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-30-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,947
Posted By greyblackfish
Good to know! I think maybe I should water my...

Good to know! I think maybe I should water my phals more!!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-29-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,947
Posted By greyblackfish
It’s very easy to overanalyze everything about...

It’s very easy to overanalyze everything about your orchids. But phals grow so slowly and stay in bloom for so long that it’s easier to water them when they need it and otherwise forget them the rest...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-26-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By greyblackfish
That’s probably why the growth on my chrysotoxum...

That’s probably why the growth on my chrysotoxum leaked a lot of sap and shriveled last year. What was left still put out a new growth but most of the cane is finished. Good to know.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 06-26-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,998
Posted By greyblackfish
I finally saw some of the mythical bag babies at...

I finally saw some of the mythical bag babies at the Lowe’s by my house in San Antonio. That was maybe 3 years ago and there weren’t many left. Apparently they fly off the shelves. I’ll be sure to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-26-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,257
Posted By greyblackfish
Welcome! Running water over the medium especially...

Welcome! Running water over the medium especially over fresh chunky bark means less water gets absorbed. Dunking the pot will expose the bark medium to water for longer and let it absorb. If you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-26-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By greyblackfish
Oh I see. My dendrobiums do quite well here...

Oh I see. My dendrobiums do quite well here probably because the humidity levels are good. Just wondering, what are the symptoms of a dendrobium in high heat and low humidity do? Does it look like...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-24-2024, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By greyblackfish
Just wondering what way past 90F is. Because all...

Just wondering what way past 90F is. Because all my hard caned hybrids mature and young dens alike are sitting outside where the highs are 95-100 and nights are 75. I have moved them inside on days...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,255
Posted By greyblackfish
I have not used pure moss in anything larger than...

I have not used pure moss in anything larger than a 4” pot. I started off following the same girl’s advice and loosely packed my moss. I like to water by giving a good drench in the sink. The pot...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,880
Posted By greyblackfish
I was going to ask about the pictures until I saw...

I was going to ask about the pictures until I saw this is from 2023
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