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Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-11-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By fredfarmer
Welcome aboard. There is a wealth of information...

Welcome aboard. There is a wealth of information here. Enjoy!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-10-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By fredfarmer
Thanks to both of you. I have been trying to...

Thanks to both of you. I have been trying to figure out how to do that.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-09-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By fredfarmer
What's a signature?

While browsing through the User Control Panel, I saw a section on "signature". What is it and how do you set it up? Thanks. FredFarmer
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-28-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 649
Posted By fredfarmer
Forgot to say Thank You

So "Thank you" to both of you. As usual, members of this board are always ready to help.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-27-2024, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 649
Posted By fredfarmer
That's what I thought, but I really didn't know. ...

That's what I thought, but I really didn't know. I recently commented in an email to a vendor that the hybrid flower look just "like his Daddy" without being sure which was on the right side. ...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-27-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 649
Posted By fredfarmer
Convention when showing orchid "parents"

Many vendors will show both the "parents" of new hybrids when they are listed for sale. Makes good sense as the progeny will differ from the parents just as children differ from their parents and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-14-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,274
Posted By fredfarmer
Be Careful when putting them back under LEDs

I, like most all the others on this thread, bring blooming orchids downstairs to display them, then put them back under the lights after the flowers die off. One cautionary suggestion (which I have...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-08-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By fredfarmer
Bc. Taiwan Big Lip 'Ta-Hsin'

First Bloom. Second bud in some pictures . Hausermann.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-16-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 794
Posted By fredfarmer
Ceylon Cinnamon is the best fungicide/dessicant. ...

Ceylon Cinnamon is the best fungicide/dessicant. I've read that in a few places. I use it and it certainly works.
Forum: Member Projects 01-13-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,243
Posted By fredfarmer
Dimples - Our prayers are with you, you dog, and...

Dimples - Our prayers are with you, you dog, and your plants. How far north - if it's the northeast, maybe I can offer some helpful suggestions. I'm on Long Island in New York.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-13-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,870
Posted By fredfarmer
Good source for 2nd Edition of Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species

Roberta -This reminder prompted me to finally search out and order the 2nd edition of the Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species. Only a few online book companies offer it and the range of prices is...
Forum: Member Projects 12-30-2023, 11:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,243
Posted By fredfarmer
For Tolumnias lighting is critical for blooming

I have 12 tolumnias in my collection (6 of which are currently in bloom) and agree with all the advice given in this thread related to watering, humidity, a constant breeze, and temperature but would...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-28-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,347
Posted By fredfarmer
Test photo upload

If this worked, there would be a tolumnia (rusty red), a dendrobium (pink) and a potinara (yellow). I have their names if interested,
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-28-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,189
Posted By fredfarmer
I'll be watching. Nothing beats a controlled...

I'll be watching. Nothing beats a controlled scientific study.

(Added next day}

I started looking through my old files to find the best statistical way to analyze the results of your...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 11-26-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,144
Posted By fredfarmer
I use these for orchid in quarantine in a lamp...

I use these for orchid in quarantine in a lamp about 8-10 inches above leaf level from Amazon Briignite 4 Pack Grow Light Bulbs, LED White Bulb A19 Bulb, Full Spectrum Plant Bulbs E26 Base, 11W 100W...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 11-23-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By fredfarmer
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. It's family...

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. It's family time here. I wish everyone and their families the best.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-19-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,024
Posted By fredfarmer
Stephane - Sorry for the delayed response. You...

Stephane - Sorry for the delayed response. You are correct that the readings vary with both temperature and humidity changes. That is, that the temperature differences are less dramatic at high...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2023, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,347
Posted By fredfarmer
Thanks Roberta. I'll give it a try when I think...

Thanks Roberta. I'll give it a try when I think a photo is appropriate. Fred.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,347
Posted By fredfarmer
Uploading photos

Can you upload photos directly or do you have to have it on some photo site and type in the link?

Thanks I think I'm approaching the number of posts to qualify.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-14-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,024
Posted By fredfarmer
Ray - and thank you also.

Ray - and thank you also.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-14-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,024
Posted By fredfarmer
Roberta – I’ve pretty much eliminated the “60...

Roberta – I’ve pretty much eliminated the “60 hour” problem –it didn’t happen often anyway. I did all of these measurements a few months ago – since then I discovered the culprit – algae. The...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-13-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,024
Posted By fredfarmer
Determining water need with a meat thermometer

I know. I know. What the $%*@! Is this? Others are thinking maybe junior member posts should be reviewed before posting. But please hear me out.

I have a number of young Tolumnia that have been...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 11-01-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,689
Posted By fredfarmer
While mounting is the preferred method I am...

While mounting is the preferred method I am having some success with embedding the roots in about a tablespoon of New Zealand tree fern and placing them in 2 inch clay pots with the pots placed on...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-14-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,395
Posted By fredfarmer
Very clever. Think I will try it. I also have...

Very clever. Think I will try it. I also have high wall trays - not as big as yours but about 3 1/2 inch high walls.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-11-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,022
Posted By fredfarmer
Arron - got to give you an "Amen" for...

Arron - got to give you an "Amen" for that.
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