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Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-31-2025, 10:14 AM

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Thank you

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Posted By SDK

Thank you

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Hi All

I was on here a couple of years ago reading and asking questions as a new orchid owner.

Through the advice I received and research I did here, my orchid is now more than two...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-04-2022, 09:48 AM

Replies: 27

Help with re-potting a Phal

Views: 4,269

Posted By SDK

Hi all and sorry for the slow reply. Kid stuff...

Hi all and sorry for the slow reply. Kid stuff and a fractured foot had me running behind all week.

The substrate had a spongy quality and did not rinse out, so I am suspecting it was the...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-29-2022, 09:35 PM

Replies: 27

Help with re-potting a Phal

Views: 4,269

Posted By SDK

A few more questions… Just repotted Phal...

A few more questions…

Just repotted Phal #3…..

What was this one potted in? (see pic). It looked like peat moss (not spaghnum), but when I started pulling it apart it felt more like a brown...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-22-2022, 09:52 AM

Replies: 27

Help with re-potting a Phal

Views: 4,269

Posted By SDK

A few updates and pictures…. The original...

A few updates and pictures….

The original Phal got through re-potting just fine and looks great. I did not lose any flowers and the last few buds bloomed. Thank you all for the advice to just get...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-21-2022, 04:53 PM

Replies: 15

Help with incorporating RO/DI

Views: 1,503

Posted By SDK

I'm not going to admit in a public forum that I...

I'm not going to admit in a public forum that I know exactly what you are talking about :rofl:

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-21-2022, 04:48 PM

Replies: 38

poll: place your bets on bloomtime - paphiopedilum micranthum v. eburneum

Views: 7,791

Posted By SDK

I'm going with February 1, 2023. Option B I...

I'm going with February 1, 2023. Option B

I will admit I am more in it for something to keep me occupied after daylight savings plunges MA into darkness next week than I am for the prize...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-21-2022, 11:28 AM

Replies: 15

Help with incorporating RO/DI

Views: 1,503

Posted By SDK

I 100% agree with that. I was using water from...

I 100% agree with that. I was using water from the water cooler in my kitchen that has the 5-gallon returnable bottles. I do everything I can to avoid single use plastics.

The thing is, once you...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-21-2022, 08:56 AM

Replies: 15

Help with incorporating RO/DI

Views: 1,503

Posted By SDK

Thank you all for the helpful replies. I am most...

Thank you all for the helpful replies. I am most likely going to go with the pure water and added ferts and see how things progress.

To further clarify my earlier posts. I already own a good RODI...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-20-2022, 04:43 PM

Replies: 15

Help with incorporating RO/DI

Views: 1,503

Posted By SDK

Help with incorporating RO/DI

I’m just getting started with orchids and keeping a few Phals. Hoping to expand my collection and have a few quick questions.

I also keep a reef tank and have access to plenty of 0 TDS water from...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-13-2022, 08:24 PM

Replies: 27

Help with re-potting a Phal

Views: 4,269

Posted By SDK

Funny thing is I was doing just that while you...

Funny thing is I was doing just that while you were posting!

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-13-2022, 07:12 PM

Replies: 27

Help with re-potting a Phal

Views: 4,269

Posted By SDK

Thanks again all and making progress. See...

Thanks again all and making progress. See attached picture.

Phal is repotted with a proper substrate. A good quality commercial mix with a bit of sphagnum added for the dry winter season.

The...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-12-2022, 09:35 AM

Replies: 27

Help with re-potting a Phal

Views: 4,269

Posted By SDK

Thank you all for the additional suggestions, and...

Thank you all for the additional suggestions, and I did read through the sticky thread....

Also already feeling a bit addicted. In the past I have kept reef and hi-tech Dutch style planted...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-11-2022, 08:39 PM

Replies: 27

Help with re-potting a Phal

Views: 4,269

Posted By SDK

Thank you for the helpful advice! Getting...

Thank you for the helpful advice! Getting attached to this plant already!

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-11-2022, 04:06 PM

Replies: 27

Help with re-potting a Phal

Views: 4,269

Posted By SDK

Thank you both for the quick and detailed advice!...

Thank you both for the quick and detailed advice!

I am going to get the Phal in a new pot while the roots are still green and healthy, and will post an update when I get it all settled in...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-11-2022, 12:06 PM

Replies: 27

Help with re-potting a Phal

Views: 4,269

Posted By SDK

Help with re-potting a Phal

Hello and apologize for the probably overly basic question. I am very familiar with plants, gardening, planted aquariums, etc, but new to orchids.

I have a Phal that I purchased from Lowe’s a...

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