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Forum: Propagation 09-24-2024, 12:49 PM
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Views: 567
Posted By 2009zohsix
A Seed Pod, now what

I purchased some mini-Catts from SVO and a few have flowered and one has produced a seed pod. The orchid is a Slc. Mem. Trudi Marsh 'Sun Flair' x Slc. Angel's Fantasy 'Solar Flair' FCC/AOS.

Is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-11-2024, 04:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By 2009zohsix
I do water the Paphs three times a week and the...

I do water the Paphs three times a week and the Phals once a week. I just have them in the same location from a light standpoint. I'll up the watering on the one Paph and see what happens. Thank...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By 2009zohsix
Thanks for the reply. They are the mottled-leaf...

Thanks for the reply. They are the mottled-leaf types and occupy the space I had for a miniature Phalaenopsis that did well under a low LED light. I do lightly water three times a week, keeping it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By 2009zohsix
Just a general question...

We bought two Paph's six months ago and both have produced new leaves since then. One has produced leaves that were a bit bigger than the original leaves and the other has produced much smaller...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-04-2024, 05:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,766
Posted By 2009zohsix
Yep, that's blooming size. I normally wouldn't...

Yep, that's blooming size. I normally wouldn't order plants this early in the year in Michigan but we are having an unusually warm winter. Today it was 71. Thanks for the info.

Regards!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-04-2024, 05:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,766
Posted By 2009zohsix
Hello, I would like to buy some mini-Catt's...

Hello,
I would like to buy some mini-Catt's from SVO and would like to know if the plants they sell are blooming size? If anyone has purchased a mini-Catt from SVO recently and would post a picture...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-22-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,385
Posted By 2009zohsix
Hello Jonas and welcome. I am new to...

Hello Jonas and welcome.

I am new to orchids, as of August 2023, and due to my location I decided to try miniature orchids in a repurposed vivarium. So far so good. I've not killed anything...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-17-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 794
Posted By 2009zohsix
Another example of Mother Nature giving us...

Another example of Mother Nature giving us everything we need.
Thanks.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-17-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 794
Posted By 2009zohsix
Thank you Ray! The Ceylon Leaf oil sounds like a...

Thank you Ray! The Ceylon Leaf oil sounds like a good way to use on a very specific area of an orchid. The oil I found is 75% eugenol, so how much alcohol would I use to a few drops of oil?
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-17-2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 794
Posted By 2009zohsix
Thank you! I use Ceylon cinnamon for cooking and...

Thank you! I use Ceylon cinnamon for cooking and have that in the house, so I'll give that a try.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-16-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 794
Posted By 2009zohsix
Cinnamon

I see many people suggesting the use of cinnamon as a fungicide. There are two basic kinds of cinnamon sold as "Cinnamon", cassia cinnamon (common household) and Ceylon cinnamon (true cinnamon).
...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-26-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,461
Posted By 2009zohsix
I grow under full spectrum LED's (and also...

I grow under full spectrum LED's (and also maintain planted aquariums) and you must get a light meter specifically for full spectrum LED's if that is your light source. The Apogee, at $500+, is very...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-20-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By 2009zohsix
Thank you Louis. That makes perfect sense. ...

Thank you Louis. That makes perfect sense.

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Thank you Ray. It is 13%N powder, so I'll use 1/2 tsp/gal.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-20-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By 2009zohsix
OK, Silly Question

We bought our first orchids about three months ago after doing some research here on the Orchid Board and on the AOS site. So far all are still alive and show new growth on each plant, even had one...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-22-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,587
Posted By 2009zohsix
Thanks Camille! That information regarding the...

Thanks Camille! That information regarding the accuracy is great to know. I've been using the app without knowing the accuracy, based on my "crooked stick" theory of relative measurement.

I have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-22-2023, 05:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,587
Posted By 2009zohsix
This is a good read ...

This is a good read
https://herebutnot.com/light-recommendations-ppfd-par-for-orchids-and-houseplants/

There is also a iPhone app to measure PPFD, named PHOTON. Not sure of it's accuracy...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-18-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,118
Posted By 2009zohsix
I have two fans and a "Y" connector from a single...

I have two fans and a "Y" connector from a single power supply. I wouldn't daisy-chain them but would use a distribution strip, one power in, multiple power out to each individual fan. Most of...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-18-2023, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,118
Posted By 2009zohsix
Your enclosure looks very nice. You have me...

Your enclosure looks very nice. You have me thinking for futures.

I'm a novice at orchids, so take this for what it is worth. I have a 24X20X18 vivarium that I have repurposed as a home for...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-10-2023, 05:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,450
Posted By 2009zohsix
Thank you for your suggestion. I ordered my book...

Thank you for your suggestion. I ordered my book today.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-09-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,450
Posted By 2009zohsix
An actual, old school book about Orchids

Hello,

I'm brand new to orchids and I'm reading a lot on this forum and other orchid sites, however, I miss a good book on the subject. We have a once empty vivarium with eight miniature orchids,...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-06-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,095
Posted By 2009zohsix
Look at these. Products – Spectral Designs...

Look at these. Products – Spectral Designs (https://spectraldesigns.com/collections/all)

They are the brand I have currently. Different sizes, shapes, wattage, some with diffusers, some with...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-02-2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,095
Posted By 2009zohsix
LED's are usually (and easily) dimmable. Check...

LED's are usually (and easily) dimmable. Check out many of the freshwater aquarium lights, they come in many sizes.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-28-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By 2009zohsix
Thanks for your insight! The vivarium has...

Thanks for your insight! The vivarium has several screened areas for ventilation that I adjusted, before I bought the orchids, and found a setting that keep some moisture in but allowed for good...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-28-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By 2009zohsix
Thank you Ray. I had a feeling "Community...

Thank you Ray. I had a feeling "Community Soaking" would not be a good idea. Instead of a dunk, I may think about using a watering can instead, one plant at a time.
As a retired engineer myself I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-28-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By 2009zohsix
Watering Routine

I am new to orchids and have just recently acquired six miniature orchids, three mounted and three potted. They are housed in a 18X24X20 empty vivarium with an egg crate bottom for drainage, two...
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