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Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-17-2008, 11:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,100
Posted By cyberbrat
I want to order one of those kits too...and a...

I want to order one of those kits too...and a plant! Ray's stuff looks awesome!!!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-17-2008, 11:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,323
Posted By cyberbrat
No problem! I did the exact same thing! :blushing:

No problem! I did the exact same thing! :blushing:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-17-2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,323
Posted By cyberbrat
Hi Vicki, I am an orchid newbie and was...

Hi Vicki,

I am an orchid newbie and was wondering about the semi hydrophonics also...a little lower down on the main forum page you will see a S/H forums. I bought LECA for a terrarium from a...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 07-17-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,904
Posted By cyberbrat
Thats a cool setup there...keep us updated on how...

Thats a cool setup there...keep us updated on how it works out for you. Maybe you can post pics of the entire setup! Good luck with the timer.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-17-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,153
Posted By cyberbrat
Thanks JennS for the reply. It is a Phal and in...

Thanks JennS for the reply. It is a Phal and in the roots it looked like clumps of rotted moss maybe? It was packed in clumps in the middle of the root ball...I picked the pieces out of the roots....
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-16-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,153
Posted By cyberbrat
Creepy bug on plant when I changed pots...looked like a millipede maybe?

I just potted my phal into another pot and after I cut off roots that were dry and snapping like twigs...and rinsed the root ball. Well I had it stabalized in the new pot and then saw this disturbing...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-10-2008, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Posted By cyberbrat
Thank you Ray for the tips :biggrin: I am...

Thank you Ray for the tips :biggrin: I am planning on using exclusively S/H. I am a beginner to orchid keeping in general but like the concept (and watering ease) of S/H. I do hope this little one...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-10-2008, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Posted By cyberbrat
Yes, it did not seem like good timing.That is...

Yes, it did not seem like good timing.That is funny re the styrofoam! :) The mix this orchid was in was bizarre...I did not see any type of foam/bark/chips...it all looked like a bunch of clumpy...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-10-2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Posted By cyberbrat
Transferred my first S/H Orchid, it had root rot

Well, I transferred an unidentified Phal to S/H. It was in bad shape...it lost two leaves and had bud drop. I got it a few weeks ago and was concerned that it did not have sufficient drainage.
...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 07-05-2008, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,909
Posted By cyberbrat
Hi bonsai1504, Did you get your frogs...

Hi bonsai1504,

Did you get your frogs online? I have been doing research on them but do not have any local stores to check out.

:D

cyberbrat
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-29-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,795
Posted By cyberbrat
I found the tag

Hello,

I found the plant tag and it is generic!!! It is from McLellan Botanicals. They have a website called orchidexperts.com. All it says regarding the plant is: Phalaenopsis. Temperature Day:...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-29-2008, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By cyberbrat
Thanks, I will get it repotted...it will be my...

Thanks, I will get it repotted...it will be my first repot so a little nervous but will follow advice from the board.

;)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-29-2008, 12:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By cyberbrat
Thanks Sarah for the advice, I will give it a...

Thanks Sarah for the advice, I will give it a try. It seemed that no drainage could be a really bad thing!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-28-2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By cyberbrat
Picture of New Phal

:biggrin:

I read on the board a few members have praised Whole Foods orchids so I went to my local WF to check it out. They had a stand of 'Organic Orchids' and I found one I really like.

I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2008, 01:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,795
Posted By cyberbrat
kckerobe, Thank you for the light guidance,...

kckerobe,

Thank you for the light guidance, it is very helpful! I raise the bamboo shade during the day and lower it for an hour during late afternoon (direct sun comes in at that time). Once I...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-22-2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,360
Posted By cyberbrat
Thanks for the links Blackordhid, I will probably...

Thanks for the links Blackordhid, I will probably get a few more Phals...I have room left on that table for it! ;)

Thanks SueK, I thought the same so had to snatch it up! The label did not have a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-20-2008, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,111
Posted By cyberbrat
Not sure how I overlooked an entire...

Not sure how I overlooked an entire forum...:blushing:...but on my way over there!!!

Thanks!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-20-2008, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,111
Posted By cyberbrat
Orchid Hydroponics??? Anyone use this system?

Hello all,

Has anyone used 'Hydroponics' with their orchids? I have been seeing a lot of it when surfing on the web...here is an example of a page that I found:

Hydroponics for Orchids...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-20-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,561
Posted By cyberbrat
Congrats Ranchnanny! :biggrin: What type of...

Congrats Ranchnanny! :biggrin:

What type of potting media do you have in that plant? I like it and am wondering where I can find it for when I need to re pot.

Thanks,

cyberbrat
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-20-2008, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,189
Posted By cyberbrat
Hi kiki-do, It is in a green plastic pot...

Hi kiki-do,

It is in a green plastic pot (not a clear like I have seen on the board). That pot is then inside of the clay 'decorative' pot. I bought it like this but would like to have it in a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-20-2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,189
Posted By cyberbrat
Phal update - New Bloom in the night!!!

I moved the Phal this morning to the North window. The leaves had burgendy borders last night and the stalk had a lot of burgendy on the base, I even had a shade on the window yesterday. The room is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-20-2008, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,409
Posted By cyberbrat
Hello nicole_marie_9, I am sorry to see that...

Hello nicole_marie_9,

I am sorry to see that you have had such an unfortunate event with your orchid. I can not offer care advice like the gurus on this board but I can offer encouragement.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-19-2008, 10:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By cyberbrat
Thumbs up :cheer: Beautiful!!! It looks like you put a lot...

:cheer: Beautiful!!! It looks like you put a lot of thought into the design. It looks wonderful, I like the screen also, a very natural look!

cyberbrat
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-19-2008, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,189
Posted By cyberbrat
Thanks to all for your replies. I will move the...

Thanks to all for your replies. I will move the Phal early in the morning before sunrise so it has a new day in less intense light.

cyberbrat
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-19-2008, 10:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,189
Posted By cyberbrat
Thank you, I will try moving it.

Thank you, I will try moving it.
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