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Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 11-27-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,891
Posted By thespookyasparagus
I'd keep an eye on it in the winter. Kovachii,...

I'd keep an eye on it in the winter. Kovachii, besseae manage just fine in the cold, but some of the long-petaled species and their hybrids may be less productive after sustained weeks on (very)...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 11-23-2022, 12:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,997
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Good to know, Roberta! On a side note, I...

Good to know, Roberta!

On a side note, I believe this isn't technically Lycaste or Ida anymore. Last time I checked, I think it's Sudamerlycaste locusta...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 11-22-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,997
Posted By thespookyasparagus
I love this plant and have had it for two or...

I love this plant and have had it for two or three years. It's never bloomed for me.

Is this one that you have in your collection, Roberta?
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 11-22-2022, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,325
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Bump noted! :biggrin: Don't let it dry out,...

Bump noted! :biggrin:

Don't let it dry out, ever. While the wisdom frequently shared here- "dry orchids can tolerate cold much better than damp or wet ones" is spot on for *most* outdoor plants...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 11-21-2022, 02:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,472
Posted By thespookyasparagus
No, these are both from Orchideas Amazonicas. I...

No, these are both from Orchideas Amazonicas. I love the quality of their plants!
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 11-20-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,472
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Mormodes photos! :)

Mormodes photos! :)
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 11-17-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,472
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Mormodes are hella rad!

As stated above, it looks like a couple of Mormodes are going to close out my Catasetinae growing season. I have a revolutum fully in bloom with two spikes, on naked bulbs and a second one (will need...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 11-15-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By thespookyasparagus
My Cycnoches all weathered the completely bone...

My Cycnoches all weathered the completely bone dry rest just fine. We also kept them in the greenhouse though, which maintains RH at 70-80%, so that may have helped as well...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 11-14-2022, 03:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By thespookyasparagus
David, This particular plant is from Gary Meyer...

David,
This particular plant is from Gary Meyer at Colombian Orchid Imports. He brings in beautiful plants across a wide range of genera twice a year- spring and fall. Many are things that are tough...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 11-10-2022, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,218
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Subrosa, you've inspired me to try Disa again....

Subrosa, you've inspired me to try Disa again. I'm going to order a few from this nursery and see how it goes. I'm hoping for mission successful..... :biggrin:
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 11-10-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Cycnoches chlorochilon

My Catasetinae are consistently blooming out the best I've ever seen this fall. The flower quality is just awesome. This season, I waited about two weeks past when I thought "I should start watering...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 11-09-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By thespookyasparagus
European Terrestrial Watch!

As directed, I began watering my nine barren pots of European terrestrials just after Halloween. I was highly skeptical that anything was going to happen, as the tubers have just been sitting in...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 07-15-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,414
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Here I thought I was the only one! :rofl: We also...

Here I thought I was the only one! :rofl: We also use the dot system for when we will be away.

The only complication is that there are a few tiny mounted things and monsters like our Trichoceros...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-28-2022, 02:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,153
Posted By thespookyasparagus
These guys will teach you patience.... as ES...

These guys will teach you patience.... as ES pointed out, once they are fully sprouted, keep them wet-- bog wet. Take care not to go heavy with irrigation until you have a good lead forming, as you...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 04-25-2022, 02:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 800
Posted By thespookyasparagus
What's in Season at the Asparagus Farm?

Just a spot to catalog some of the things we have blooming from time to time. Once in awhile, I actually remember my phone when I'm with the 'chids. For this edition, we've got..

Cycnoches haagii...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 04-15-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,684
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Open as of this morning, and already starting to...

Open as of this morning, and already starting to fade a bit. These are incredibly short-lived wonders. This one smells a bit like... ermm... sweet linoleum and Vicks vapo-rub?
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 04-13-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,051
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Sure, and not to be contentious, but I think...

Sure, and not to be contentious, but I think there's a sort of past the point of no-return where an old back bulb isn't going to rehydrate- I'd say yours is at that point, but just my opinion. I...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 04-13-2022, 07:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,051
Posted By thespookyasparagus
What about watering from the bottom to get the...

What about watering from the bottom to get the old roots wet and some water into the bulb?[/QUOTE]

I could be wrong about this, but I don't think the old roots are going to take up much, if any,...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 04-13-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,051
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Hi! While I know it can be nerve-racking, I would...

Hi! While I know it can be nerve-racking, I would absolutely wait until you have roots 3-4 inches long and leaves 6-8 inches. If you water any sooner, you are very likely to rot out your new growth...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 04-13-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,038
Posted By thespookyasparagus
They definitely let you know when they're...

They definitely let you know when they're unhappy, and sometimes with an alarming swiftness. It's horrible. :rofl:


I'm very pleased that I seem to have them figured out, at least for the time...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 04-13-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,038
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Huntleya burtii

My little friend Huntleya burtii went from tight bud to full display this morning. This is a particularly nice blooming.

After years of failure with various Huntleya, I'm fairly confident that...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 04-13-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,684
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Stanhopeinae season is definitely underway.... ...

Stanhopeinae season is definitely underway....

Here's our Embreea rodigasiana in bloom from last week. We grow it similarly to the Coryanthes, but shadier, slightly less water and less MSU...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 04-13-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,684
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all! ...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all!

My husband has an amusing party trick... he'll mention to someone that we grow really weird orchids and the person will, without fail, say, "oh...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 04-12-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,684
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Coryanthes bruchmuelleri in bud

My Coryanthes bruchmuelleri is in my bud and should be open in the next couple of days. I'm super excited, as, out of the fifteen or so Cory species that I grow, this one has always eluded me in...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 04-07-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,343
Posted By thespookyasparagus
Nervilia from Tarzane Group

Tarzane Group recently listed five new Nervilia species and I'm taking the plunge and trying one of each. A couple of them are pretty slim in terms of available habitat data, so I'm trying to make...
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