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Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-28-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,392
Posted By PJG
My mother in Vic, always had trouble with her...

My mother in Vic, always had trouble with her orchids. I had mentioned what I had been told here, so eventually she repotted her orchids. She leaves them outside in a big pots, almost in a sheltered...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-28-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
Ok, here are some photos (I think) :) ...

Ok, here are some photos (I think) :)

Remember I had 3 plants, cut the roots and separated them into 6 pots.

I believe one pot will fail, but I didn't expect spikes from any of them.

At...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 12-30-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
Silken, Thank you, just what I wanted to...

Silken,

Thank you, just what I wanted to hear. :)

---------- Post added at 10:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:08 AM ----------

orchids3,

I was hovering over these plants to the...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 12-29-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
An update: The cyms I cut (the roots) and...

An update:
The cyms I cut (the roots) and repotted are still alive. :)
A couple (3) of them are growing spikes . I didn't think they would until next year. If ever again. :)

Q: One of the spikes...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 08-07-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
Pedi, I've been taking the heat, wind, mild sun...

Pedi,
I've been taking the heat, wind, mild sun they get, changing color from a dark (wet) to a light color into consideration, and yes using my finger as well.

But mostly, leaving them alone so...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 08-07-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,625
Posted By PJG
Hi, After a certain amount of time, wouldn't...

Hi,
After a certain amount of time, wouldn't the keiki start to show root's, where a spike wouldn't?

OR, I have no idea what I'm talking about. :D
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 08-07-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
After a week, I gave all the cyms a fertilized...

After a week, I gave all the cyms a fertilized drink. :)

I made sure (checked) each pot drained correctly, they did.

Apart from that, they are still growing. and I imagine any spike (if I get...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 08-03-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
Thanks CL. I've been checking the medium...

Thanks CL.
I've been checking the medium (daily, more than once :rofl:), to see how its drying out, it's ok.

But if I notice a big difference, I'll add a little fertilized water.
Last Saturday...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 08-03-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
Hi CL, The cym's seem to be doing OK. :) ...

Hi CL,
The cym's seem to be doing OK. :)

The hard part is not giving them a drink. It's been a little warm/muggie in SD, and I keep fighting myself wanting to water them. :(

Out of all the...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 08-01-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
Pedi, I'll give updates. I separated them...

Pedi,
I'll give updates.

I separated them on july 30, (made a note on a calendar). At this time, after their shock, there is no drooping, change of color. They "seem" OK.

But ask your...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 07-31-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
Hey folks, Thanks for all your thoughts. I...

Hey folks,
Thanks for all your thoughts. I appreciate them all. TY.

I'll let you know if I've done the wrong thing or not.

But at this time, they have been separated, they have been cut, they...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 07-31-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
CL, I can drive a car (very well) but I...

CL,
I can drive a car (very well) but I wouldn't know how to build one. :) I'd leave that up to the experts.

OK, Simple is me. 20-20-20 will work just fine. TY.

NOW,
How did I do on my...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 07-30-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
As for the fertilizer, I finished up with a...

As for the fertilizer, I finished up with a 20-20-20.

The lady said, (after I showed her I wanted 13-13-13), just don't add as much. As long as there equal I'll be OK. If not bring it back and...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 07-30-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
OK, I did it.:pray: I went to a nursery and...

OK, I did it.:pray:
I went to a nursery and bought a mix. Ingrediants 35-40%Fir, (softwood Bark, Lava Rock, Redwood Compost & Sand.
Next,
I now have 6 cyms instead of 3. It could have been 7 but...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 07-29-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
Thanks for the info. I've decided the...

Thanks for the info.

I've decided the "fruits" (intended) of my labour will be to just go and get the 13-13-13.

It's easier to follow people who know what they're talking about than me, well...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 07-28-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
Thank you. I'll just go and get the...

Thank you.

I'll just go and get the 13-13-13.

Like you said, there have been many discussions. That's good, but in the end confusing.

I'll get into this over the next couple of days and let...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 07-27-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
Thanks. Before I go out and buy the 13-13-13. ...

Thanks.
Before I go out and buy the 13-13-13.

I have a 20Ib bag of Vigoro 10-4-10 unopened in the garage.
It says Citrus & Avocado plant food.

Will that work, or should I just go and get what...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 07-25-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
Thanks for all your responses. Sorry for not...

Thanks for all your responses. Sorry for not getting back, been busy. :(

The third photo from the top left shows I had the cym's in a semi circle. I thought they were getting enough light, but...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 07-18-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,765
Posted By PJG
a couple of cym' questions

Thanks to begin with.

I'm in San Diego, to start with.

They are pots in pots that drain.
Images from Dec., and today.
Last Dec', I bought 3 cym' from Home Depot (or rescued) :)

They've...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-08-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,181
Posted By PJG
Danny, I think you need a good video setup, not...

Danny,
I think you need a good video setup, not just still shots.

But hey, 700 plants or 700 dollars, I'll bet you can get more.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-02-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By PJG
Andrew, Judi, Thank you. I'll keep an eye on...

Andrew, Judi, Thank you.

I'll keep an eye on it and do as you suggest. :)

Peter
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-01-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By PJG
New growth Q

Hi All,
I've been gone for 5 weeks. My wife was looking after the plants. I came home and this dend has new growth.

Q: How should I treat this growth/plant?

Thank you
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-03-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,400
Posted By PJG
I re-potted and cleaned up 3 plants, with a bark,...

I re-potted and cleaned up 3 plants, with a bark, so if they survive I'll pot the Keikis, when they're big enough. And hopefully they'll survive.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-31-2009, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,400
Posted By PJG
Yes, after I had posted that, I thought, "that...

Yes, after I had posted that, I thought, "that doesn't sound right". But I couldn't change it.

But factually, my keikis don't seem to survive. So I'm going to (take the simple) advice and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-31-2009, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,400
Posted By PJG
Jerry, thanks. I'll try not and mess these...

Jerry, thanks.

I'll try not and mess these ones up. And I'll wait until they seem/look strong to survive by themselves.
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