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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-03-2025, 12:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 392
Posted By Dimples
I suggest white/clear. Then add shade cloth,...

I suggest white/clear. Then add shade cloth, as-needed, to control the light and help reduce heat buildup. Roll-up sides or large zippered windows are helpful to have.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-27-2025, 10:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By Dimples
Mini Mark is known for being finicky. It’s on my...

Mini Mark is known for being finicky. It’s on my wishlist but I haven’t been able to justify buying a known-troublemaker. I’d also be putting it in a pot with more ventilation and watering more...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 02-18-2025, 10:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,340
Posted By Dimples
Camille, would a professional pest control...

Camille, would a professional pest control company be able to help you? Phals. are also my favorite. I hope you can keep them.

ES, much easier to put the legs of the plant table into small dishes...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-18-2025, 12:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 690
Posted By Dimples
I agree, it needs a much larger pot. Get all the...

I agree, it needs a much larger pot. Get all the roots into the new pot. New bark shouldn’t hold enough water for the aerial roots to have issues with the transfer. Given good light and the heating...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 02-17-2025, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 305
Posted By Dimples
I know you said you’re looking for inorganic...

I know you said you’re looking for inorganic materials, but high-quality large or extra large bark would last a very long time in those conditions.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 02-13-2025, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,424
Posted By Dimples
I can never remember the sizes, but gigantic...

I can never remember the sizes, but gigantic perlite is also available at my local hydroponic supply store.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-09-2025, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 303
Posted By Dimples
Don’t worry about the cracks. Unless there’s...

Don’t worry about the cracks. Unless there’s significant soggy/squishy tissue, leave it alone.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-31-2025, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By Dimples
Those roots are BEAUTIFUL!!! What a happy plant.

Those roots are BEAUTIFUL!!! What a happy plant.
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 01-31-2025, 06:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,921
Posted By Dimples
:biggrin:

:biggrin:
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-23-2025, 12:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 199
Posted By Dimples
Totally normal. Don’t worry about that type of...

Totally normal. Don’t worry about that type of coloration on a phal.

---------- Post added at 09:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:28 PM ----------

Purple is a very normal color to see...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-18-2025, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By Dimples
Congratulations! What a magical flowering.

Congratulations! What a magical flowering.
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 01-17-2025, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
Posted By Dimples
Patience. It sounds like it’s recovering nicely....

Patience. It sounds like it’s recovering nicely. How much light is it getting?
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-17-2025, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 385
Posted By Dimples
If your plants are in bark, it’s likely bark...

If your plants are in bark, it’s likely bark dust/bits. The bark breaks down slowly and little pieces fall off and eventually fall out the bottom of the pot. I often find springtails hanging out in...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-14-2025, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By Dimples
Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-13-2025, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 458
Posted By Dimples
Don’t spray pesticides on your plants while...

Don’t spray pesticides on your plants while inside your house (unless the safety instructions say you can). It’s not safe. Air goes everywhere.

What pesticide product did you get? Can it be used...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-13-2025, 05:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,597
Posted By Dimples
Congratulations! That spike is the beefiest...

Congratulations!

That spike is the beefiest spike I’ve ever seen on an orchid. Wow!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-11-2025, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 495
Posted By Dimples
Listen to Roberta. Hide your pruners/sheers and...

Listen to Roberta. Hide your pruners/sheers and sit on your hands. Don’t amputate unless you have to.
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 01-10-2025, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,653
Posted By Dimples
I haven’t had the need to do so myself, but it...

I haven’t had the need to do so myself, but it sounds like you need to give Andy, of Andy’s Orchids, a call. He’s in San Diego and is the knower-of-all-things. If he doesn’t have it, he’ll probably...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-09-2025, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By Dimples
From the plant’s perspective, your nighttime...

From the plant’s perspective, your nighttime ambient light is dimmer than a full moon on a clear night would be if they lived in habitat.
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 01-07-2025, 07:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,908
Posted By Dimples
Wink You need some tiny musical instruments for that...

You need some tiny musical instruments for that setup. You already have the lights, stage, and fog machine. :biggrin:
Forum: Pet Depot 01-06-2025, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By Dimples
Ohhhh myyyy goodness, what a sweet little guy! He...

Ohhhh myyyy goodness, what a sweet little guy! He looks like he’d be a great lap-warmer.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-04-2025, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,178
Posted By Dimples
Rubbing alcohol/isopropyl alcohol is an...

Rubbing alcohol/isopropyl alcohol is an additional product you can use. It’s a spot treatment, and can help knock down the population, but you’ll need to pair it with another pesticide for...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-02-2025, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,338
Posted By Dimples
What?! :shock: Per LITER?? That’s (/udb)

What?! :shock: Per LITER?? That’s (/udb)
Forum: Potting & Repotting 12-30-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,042
Posted By Dimples
You could probably toss them in an old pillow...

You could probably toss them in an old pillow case and send them through a washing machine on a delicate cycle. Toss in some rags to dampen the noise. Use a drop of soap and bleach.

I haven’t...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-30-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 537
Posted By Dimples
A tip for other organizationally-challenged...

A tip for other organizationally-challenged growers:
I record weights/repot dates/etc. on a piece of painters tape (“blue tape” in my household) on the side of each pot. No way to lose the...
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