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Forum: Orchid Lounge 08-23-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,186
Posted By Kratos
I can see the appeal to some people, especially...

I can see the appeal to some people, especially those who don't really collect or buy Orchids often. I would think most experienced orchid keepers would be be less inclined to join the craze.
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Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-23-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,559
Posted By Kratos
Thank you Rosie, that is really really helpful...

Thank you Rosie, that is really really helpful :bowing . I'll watch how it grows and if several new bulbs appear at once will consider dividing.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-23-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,086
Posted By Kratos
Thanks for explaining guys :waving . That...

Thanks for explaining guys :waving . That actually makes sense, like to try and water them slowly to let the water soak into the bark. Thought it was to keep the temperature at the roots cool or...
Forum: Hybrids 08-20-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,299
Posted By Kratos
Never seen such a red before :biggrin: Looks...

Never seen such a red before :biggrin: Looks fantastic. *wants*
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-20-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,086
Posted By Kratos
Glad there is a lot of advice and tips :goodluck:...

Glad there is a lot of advice and tips :goodluck:

You've peeked my curiosity now so I've gotta ask... What was the Icecubes all about?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-20-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,559
Posted By Kratos
Hi Sorry that was silly, should have posted...

Hi

Sorry that was silly, should have posted a few. :D

To me I thought it looked like one a couple of the well known alliances and had been mislabled. But just had a look in one of my books and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-19-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,086
Posted By Kratos
Looks like you have 3 plants in that 1 pot...

Looks like you have 3 plants in that 1 pot :biggrin:

It's normal for the lower leaves to yellow and come off... but seeing as it looks like 2 at once that could be an issue.

The flowers fade...
Forum: Hybrids 08-19-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By Kratos
I was wondering that too! The other flowers look...

I was wondering that too! The other flowers look "normal", wonderful if it was just an anomaly or something more mysterious.

Looks great though bonsaiorchid1 :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-19-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,559
Posted By Kratos
Cambria Care

Hi

A few years a go I saw an orchid drastically reduced, so on a whim I brought it :biggrin: (as you do). The label said "Cambria" which at the time I couldn't find much out about it. It was in...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-18-2009, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,405
Posted By Kratos
Wow stunning. Looks almost like a person doing an...

Wow stunning. Looks almost like a person doing an exotic dance. Well kinda.
Forum: Hybrids 05-25-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,554
Posted By Kratos
- This seems the most logical as its the only...

- This seems the most logical as its the only variable that is changeable... could they go like this with too much feed as well?

Thanks everyone for your suggestions! Think I'm going to try the...
Forum: Hybrids 05-25-2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,554
Posted By Kratos
Hi! Thanks for the replies, quite a range...

Hi!

Thanks for the replies, quite a range of answers! :lol:

- I do fertilise every couple of waterings (waterings being generally once a week) with a special baby bio orchid feed...

-...
Forum: Hybrids 05-25-2009, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,554
Posted By Kratos
Have my Phal's caught a virus/disease?

Have my Phal's caught a virus/disease?


This is a new experience for me so hope someone could help. These are the only ones affected although all my orchids are looked after in identical...
Forum: Hybrids 01-15-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By Kratos
Really? Gosh. Do you have any pictures? I'd love...

Really? Gosh. Do you have any pictures? I'd love to see some huge spikes :bowing :bowing :bowing . Every day Orchids can surprise you with something unique and unknown. Love it. :biggrin:
Forum: Hybrids 01-15-2009, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By Kratos
That is stunning! I think others have said its...

That is stunning! I think others have said its the closest you can get to a "black" orchid, the contrast between the lip and petals is amazing. :drool:
Forum: Hybrids 01-15-2009, 05:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By Kratos
How long can the spike get?

The one has been in bloom since Late May. The buds come in 4 or 5 "blasts". Bloom, then drop off, then the same spikes grow on further, forming another set of buds.

Its getting darn massive! Just...
Forum: Hybrids 12-18-2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,689
Posted By Kratos
That is stunning! :drool:

That is stunning! :drool:
Forum: Hybrids 11-16-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,671
Posted By Kratos
Wow! Have you got any pictures? :drool: My...

Wow! Have you got any pictures? :drool:

My house tends to have wild temperature changes during day/night so never had a Keiki, do you do anything special to get them?
Forum: Hybrids 11-16-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,891
Posted By Kratos
Almost all of my Phals are in a primary Bark mix...

Almost all of my Phals are in a primary Bark mix in uncovered plastic pots, with a small mount of sphagnum. The moss tends to spread quickly however and not sure how that will work out longer term...
Forum: Hybrids 11-11-2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By Kratos
:hello Have been reading and watching the other...

:hello Have been reading and watching the other threads lately and it gave me the hunger to go Orchid hunting. Went to a garden center today, there were lots of similar and basic ones clustered...
Forum: Hybrids 07-12-2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,801
Posted By Kratos
:drool: What a stunning mix of colours!

:drool: What a stunning mix of colours!
Forum: Hybrids 07-12-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By Kratos
Thanks everyone! :) mehitabel I might steal Para...

Thanks everyone! :) mehitabel I might steal Para NOID :rofl:




Just in a normal window for a good part of the year! I stick to a fairly simple routine, used it last year and now this, so it...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 07-11-2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,553
Posted By Kratos
Couldn't agree more! Going to use it as computer...

Couldn't agree more! Going to use it as computer wall paper for a while. Truly stunning!
Forum: Hybrids 07-11-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,204
Posted By Kratos
Wow! I take it all back :biggrin: Those two are...

Wow! I take it all back :biggrin: Those two are MASSIVE! Wonder how many years they took to get like that.
Forum: Hybrids 07-11-2008, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By Kratos
A month later and most of the buds are open!...

A month later and most of the buds are open! Thought I'd share it. It's officially the most buds on any orchid I've had, but can't fairly take credit for that one as the plant was originally a gift...
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