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Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-29-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 905
Posted By Bloomer001
Fungal Infection on Leaves

A few weeks ago I added a lot of sphagnum moss to top of pot and began a lot of watering. The bottom leaves developed a fungal infection, which is spreading rapidly. Yellow circles are present on...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 03-24-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,826
Posted By Bloomer001
Thats what I was thinking. The idea was that the...

Thats what I was thinking. The idea was that the humidity will vent up into the pot. I already had a 1 cm bottom layer of LECA in each pot and lots of vents on bottom. I have an internal chamber...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 03-24-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,826
Posted By Bloomer001
... the fountain was too much trouble

... the fountain was too much trouble
Forum: Parts & Equipment 03-24-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,826
Posted By Bloomer001
I made a LECA bed to keep the humidity up. I top...

I made a LECA bed to keep the humidity up. I top dressed with extra sphagnum moss. Will water "like hell" until I leave. I think they'll be ok.
Forum: Parts & Equipment 03-12-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,826
Posted By Bloomer001
I'm at the mercy of the landlord to control the...

I'm at the mercy of the landlord to control the boiler. It often gets very hot in the apartment. Then I have to regulate temp by opening windows. I will get a fountain pump - thx for the...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 03-12-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,826
Posted By Bloomer001
I'm looking for something to water while I'm on...

I'm looking for something to water while I'm on holiday. Two weeks time.
Forum: Parts & Equipment 03-12-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,826
Posted By Bloomer001
Homemade Auto Watering System (part recommendations)

Hello All,

I'm looking for part recommendations (pump & timer) for a homemade auto pot watering setup.

Enclosed pls find pics of my setup. The orchid is planted in a 5" plastic pot with...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-12-2024, 01:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,582
Posted By Bloomer001
I guess RO is useful for water with heavy...

I guess RO is useful for water with heavy particularites. I'm filtering NYC water which is low in particularites. I'm concerned with filtering out the chemical additives the city puts in, mainly...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-06-2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,582
Posted By Bloomer001
Liked: "...knowing that water is the driving...

Liked: "...knowing that water is the driving force behind growth, I evolved my culture to nearly 'diluvian'."

Your diluvian setup sounds interesting.

I guess "standing water" is the problem...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-04-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,582
Posted By Bloomer001
I do 2 waterings a week in the winter. One...

I do 2 waterings a week in the winter. One pour-through @ 1/3 liter per pot. Then mid-week I spray the topsoil. I increase to 3 waterings each week in summertime: 2 sprays and one pour-through. ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-04-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,582
Posted By Bloomer001
I increased the Nitrogen dose to 200 ppm on every...

I increased the Nitrogen dose to 200 ppm on every application. I saw an immediate increase in how fast buds opened. I was dosing too low. I also think I was underdosing the K-Lite. The smallee...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-20-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,506
Posted By Bloomer001
I was using "soil" in generic terms. A soil...

I was using "soil" in generic terms. A soil drench is generally required to treat an established Thrips population - as this is the only way to kill the larvae -- and adults fly around. Azamax...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-20-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,506
Posted By Bloomer001
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Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-19-2024, 02:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,506
Posted By Bloomer001
Oils applied in the soil once every 3 weeks are...

Oils applied in the soil once every 3 weeks are generally effective against thrips larvae, which occur in the soil. Oils are less effective against adult populations. I use parrafin oil (2%...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-19-2024, 12:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,942
Posted By Bloomer001
I wrote that clumbsily. They are separate...

I wrote that clumbsily. They are separate solutions. One liter of water has .625 grams of K-Lite. The other liter of water has .312 grams of Miracle Gro. Each 1 liter solution contains 75 ppm of...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-17-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,582
Posted By Bloomer001
The orchids are about halfway through blooming. ...

The orchids are about halfway through blooming. The orchids using the Miracle Gro have about 30% more flowers. This is likely due to the fact that I chose the slightly larger orchids for the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-17-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,942
Posted By Bloomer001
Ray, I just saw your question. I measure the...

Ray, I just saw your question. I measure the ferts with a gram scale. I use .625 grams of K-Lite per liter of water. And half (.312 g) of Miracle Gro per liter of water. I try to get 75 ppm for...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-11-2024, 02:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,322
Posted By Bloomer001
I think Barrina Grow Lights would be ideal for...

I think Barrina Grow Lights would be ideal for your setup. You can get a 4 pack on Amazon for $30 dollars. I think one strip per shelf will suffice. The LEDs use less electric than the T-8s, and...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-27-2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,942
Posted By Bloomer001
I agree with you Roberta, I'm learning that...

I agree with you Roberta, I'm learning that growing culture is the primary factor -- and is far more important than fert selection. I read your "101 culture notes" prior to potting these orchids. ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-24-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,582
Posted By Bloomer001
I have found higher N dosages to be the key to...

I have found higher N dosages to be the key to stimulated growth under optimum growing conditions and plant health. Once they flower I will stop fertilizing until the growing season resumes. I will...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-24-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,942
Posted By Bloomer001
I'm seeing the plants react to higher N. As I...

I'm seeing the plants react to higher N. As I increase the dose, more growth is apparent (roots, leaves & buds.) I have them under the lights 12 hrs a day, so I don't reduce fertilizer in the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-23-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,582
Posted By Bloomer001
Ray's Orchid Formula Test (UPDATE #1)

Hello Everyone!

It's been almost 2 months since I started Ray's formula (Kelpak, K-Lite Fertilizer, & Quantum Total Microbial --- aka Optimum Growth Package, started 11/29/2023.) I don't see any...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-14-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,176
Posted By Bloomer001
What Causes Smaller Leaves & Stems?

I purchased 6 phal orchids from Wholefoods last spring. They all had double stems and large leaves when I purchased them. Around June I cut the stems bc I thought this would help foliage growth (I...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-01-2023, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,189
Posted By Bloomer001
I got all the Phalaenopsis orchids (Noid) at the...

I got all the Phalaenopsis orchids (Noid) at the same time in Spring of 2023. They were all from Wholefoods. About a week after purchase, I repotted them in plastic pots with lots of air holes. ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-28-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,189
Posted By Bloomer001
Kelpack, K-Lite Fertilizer, Quantum Microbial Test!

So my Kelpak, K-Lite Fertilizer, & Quantum Total Microbial (Optimum Growth Package) just arrived from First Rays! As I like to do, I'm going to perform a small test against my current fert regime...
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