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Forum: Hybrids 07-27-2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,830
Posted By chopster01
I'm truly sorry if I have given any offense. I...

I'm truly sorry if I have given any offense. I did not mean to reject anyone's opinion out of hand or rudely.

I am absolutely sure it is an orchid. I do grow other orchids, including phals.
...
Forum: Hybrids 07-27-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,830
Posted By chopster01
As I said, I doubt it is a question of too much...

As I said, I doubt it is a question of too much light. It was solid maroon--no green at all--when I got it. It has resided in very low-light conditions, small east windows and/or under fluorescents...
Forum: Hybrids 07-27-2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,830
Posted By chopster01
Maroon-leafed Phal?

Hi,

Someone gave me an orchid because they were "killing" it (like it would stand a better chance with me, LOL).The leaves and the red-ish bloom (fall-winter) certainly look like a Phal. to me....
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-27-2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,920
Posted By chopster01
Chids with a sweet tooth. I like it.

Chids with a sweet tooth. I like it.
Forum: Growing Under Lights 07-27-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,408
Posted By chopster01
I don't want to derail this discussion into...

I don't want to derail this discussion into another chin wag about fluorescent lighting. If anyone DOES have an equation or rule of thumb about duration/intensity that I could use until I gain a...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-27-2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,920
Posted By chopster01
I don't always get such clear, easy to follow...

I don't always get such clear, easy to follow answers when I ask a question about orchids. ;) There is often so much ambiguity and debate that I'm glad there's one thing this simple to do. Thanks,...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-27-2008, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,920
Posted By chopster01
Dummy's Encyclia Coch. question--all those bulbs?

I have had an Ency. (Pros.) cochleata for years and it is almost always in bloom. But once a pbulb has leafed and bloomed, well, there it is, forever idle, as new pbulbs appear. They don't really...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 07-27-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,408
Posted By chopster01
Ross, I got a meter (one that actually...

Ross,

I got a meter (one that actually works). Now I'm gathering data.

About your T5 setup: It's very reasonably priced since it comes with bulbs included. I was wondering what the distance is...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 07-27-2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,408
Posted By chopster01
How long does a plant need its MDR of light?

Lighting requirements still mystify me—the more I read, sometimes the more confused I get :hmm . I am especially confused about how the requirements listed for particular plants relate to the...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 07-22-2008, 11:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,755
Posted By chopster01
Ross, did you leave out a link or something to...

Ross, did you leave out a link or something to the meter you use? I can't track it with a number and not even a brand name. I checked the blog link, but if there is anything there I missed it. Sorry...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 07-22-2008, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,755
Posted By chopster01
Charley's Greenhouse was true to its word and...

Charley's Greenhouse was true to its word and gave me a full refund--and didn't ask me to return the meter if I believed it was defective, which I do.

Now I back in the dark again about the light....
Forum: Growing Under Lights 07-22-2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,755
Posted By chopster01
There's not much to do wrong, though I probably...

There's not much to do wrong, though I probably could do it. The instructions say to point the sensor directly at the light source and then it is just a matter of reading what the needle indicates....
Forum: Growing Under Lights 07-21-2008, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,755
Posted By chopster01
Reality check: 4 T8s=6000 fc?

I just got a light meter today and at six inches under my bank of 4 T8s it gives a reading of 6000fc--or at least I think it does. Is that even remotely possible?

Unless I am missing something...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 07-20-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,067
Posted By chopster01
Hopefully the light meter arrives tomorrow....

Hopefully the light meter arrives tomorrow. Should've been here on Friday.

I guess I thought there was some caution about intense light for extended afternoon hours in western windows. Maybe not....
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 07-19-2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,725
Posted By chopster01
Hey Audrey, Glad to hear J&L is a good...

Hey Audrey,
Glad to hear J&L is a good supplier. I didn't mean to imply that they weren't when I asked about other Dracula providers. I haven't purchased from them yet. I was just looking into what...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 07-17-2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,230
Posted By chopster01
Ross, I've been reading your advice all over...

Ross,
I've been reading your advice all over and see you highly recommend NZ spag in baskets for Draculae. Should I have some on hand when I get my order?

Also, if I use the NZ spag, will the...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 07-17-2008, 10:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,725
Posted By chopster01
You know, I had looked there. How did I miss...

You know, I had looked there. How did I miss them? Maybe the page didn't load fully first time around. Some great plants there, lots of them. Can you lend me about $500? LOL!!!
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 07-17-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,725
Posted By chopster01
What a real cutie! The only source I can seem to...

What a real cutie! The only source I can seem to find for Draculae is J&L. Are there others I should look at?
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 07-17-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,230
Posted By chopster01
Sources for Draculas?

Ross has me looking into Draculas. The only source I can seem to find is J&L. Are there other reputable suppliers?
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 07-17-2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,725
Posted By chopster01
This is some really good news! These are some...

This is some really good news! These are some plants I bet I could get into!
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 07-17-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,725
Posted By chopster01
I am not positive about my light levels. My light...

I am not positive about my light levels. My light meter should arrive tomorrow. My camera guesstimation puts my fluorescent-lighted shelves at 2000 fc at 3-4 inches from the lights, but I suspect it...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 07-17-2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,067
Posted By chopster01
Hey Gregg, I'm a little confused. I have a...

Hey Gregg,

I'm a little confused. I have a couple of western windows that I've left unexploited because I thought the light would like be even more intense, not less--all that afternoon light....
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 07-16-2008, 11:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,725
Posted By chopster01
Good minis/mounts for lights and east windows?

I love Paphs and Phals, but I'd like to branch out a little. I have good tall (but thin) eastern windows and also shelves with T8 HO lighting giving good low to medium light levels.

Can anyone...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 07-16-2008, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,067
Posted By chopster01
Wow! What a lot of responses, and what a range! ...

Wow! What a lot of responses, and what a range!

I live in Iowa. Right now humidity is no problem, but come winter it will be another story. I live in a small spot in the country where I grow my...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 07-15-2008, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,067
Posted By chopster01
Ross, your responses are so helpful. Everyone...

Ross, your responses are so helpful. Everyone here must appreciate you a great deal. Thanks!
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