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Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2008, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,064
Posted By andyburr
Thank you for the kind words. It's sort of a...

Thank you for the kind words. It's sort of a hillbilly construction project. Thinking back, Royal, I didn't keep real good track of the cost.... it may have been closer to $100.... but you could...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2008, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,064
Posted By andyburr
I'm the opposite of handy... klutzy? But it...

I'm the opposite of handy... klutzy? But it wasn't too hard. We measured the area, drew a picture of it, imagined what we'd need to do it, searched for it all at Lowe's.

Some random notes:
Shade...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2008, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,064
Posted By andyburr
Central Florida shade cover

In response to a couple requests, here are some pictures of my recently constructed 10'x20' shade cover, which I hope will protect my plants from the fierce noon-day sun.

It's on the east side of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,882
Posted By andyburr
I recently re-potted several phals: removed all...

I recently re-potted several phals: removed all the soggy sphagnum moss, cut away the dead or rotting roots, put in a better-gro phal potting mix. Now the leaves are limp and some are turning yellow,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,882
Posted By andyburr
limpy leaves

Terri wrote....


Supposing it's the first reason--not enough viable roots in the medium--what might be done? Thanks!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-09-2008, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,887
Posted By andyburr
I found several varieties of Better-Gro 'chunky'...

I found several varieties of Better-Gro 'chunky' orchid potting mix at Wal-Mart today, at about $3.80 per 8-qt bag instead of the $5.40 I paid at Home Depot!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2008, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,887
Posted By andyburr
Thanks Susiep, I'm in Orlando (well, Winter...

Thanks Susiep,
I'm in Orlando (well, Winter Garden, actually).... I'll work on my profile ;-)
Just built a shade room outdoors! For my first re-pots, I used Better-Gro phal mix. only at home depot...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,887
Posted By andyburr
Should've also asked re phal potting medium.... ...

Should've also asked re phal potting medium....
how about cedar bark? cypress?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,887
Posted By andyburr
Thanks for the interesting posts! I'm a newbie...

Thanks for the interesting posts! I'm a newbie with several phals purchased at a flea market from a nursery--the pots have a LOT of sphagnum and they're way too wet. I'm repotting with a commercial...
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