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Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-07-2021, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,230
Posted By chilover
:helloI live in Michigan too, on the east side of...

:helloI live in Michigan too, on the east side of the state. I've found with mine I have to supplement with grow lights when I have them inside. Not sure if you're using them already or not.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-21-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,126
Posted By chilover
I also live in Michigan and could never get my...

I also live in Michigan and could never get my cattleyas to rebloom until I started putting them outside in the summer. I use grow lights on them also in the winter but they stay outside from June...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-18-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,486
Posted By chilover
I've had to break a lot of ceramic pots over the...

I've had to break a lot of ceramic pots over the years. Sometimes I can gently ease the roots back through the openings after I wet them well but it doesn't always work that good. I still use the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-21-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,328
Posted By chilover
I have about 25 catts of various types and they...

I have about 25 catts of various types and they require quite a lot of light. I keep mine under lights in the winter here in Michigan and in the summer they're outside in bright shade. Yours looks...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-02-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,982
Posted By chilover
Robert's orchid supplies in Ohio has great bark...

Robert's orchid supplies in Ohio has great bark mixes. I always use theirs. They have specific mixes for phals, catts etc. Just do a search under their name in Ohio and their website will come up....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-28-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,077
Posted By chilover
I also live in Michigan and I spray with Bayor...

I also live in Michigan and I spray with Bayor rose and garden spray before I bring them in. Haven't had any problems except sometimes for spiders. The biggest problem I have is squirrels, not bugs....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-19-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,142
Posted By chilover
Beautiful flowers, love the red one too. ...

Beautiful flowers, love the red one too.

Cathy
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-16-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,863
Posted By chilover
My house looks like a jungle too. I love your...

My house looks like a jungle too. I love your pots, where did you get them?

Cathy
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-05-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,945
Posted By chilover
I use moss all the time, but that moss is packed...

I use moss all the time, but that moss is packed way to tight to dry out well in between waterings. If your roots feel totally flat when you squeeze them, they're most likely dead, also if they don't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-15-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,862
Posted By chilover
I used to merchandise products in a large home...

I used to merchandise products in a large home improvement store and would often see the vendor for the plants. Everything got watered the same regardless of what it was. She just went in with a hose...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-12-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,227
Posted By chilover
Do either one of those containers have any holes...

Do either one of those containers have any holes in them. I'd just loosen up the spag and remove some of it. I use spag all the time for my mini phals. As long as it isn't packed in and you let it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-25-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,619
Posted By chilover
I agree, 50 seems way too cold. I keep my phals...

I agree, 50 seems way too cold. I keep my phals on window sills and my house stays about 75 all winter in Michigan. We heat with wood. It's naturally a little cooler near the window but never that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
Posted By chilover
I agree with Wynn Dee. I also use mostly spaghum...

I agree with Wynn Dee. I also use mostly spaghum in my phals, water with well water and grow in my windows in the house with no problems. I've been doing this for over 12 years now and my plants...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
Posted By chilover
Are you sure you're not overwatering? I also use...

Are you sure you're not overwatering? I also use the same media you have for my phals and I let it get completely crispy before I water again. I make sure my pots have bottom holes and slits in the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-17-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,411
Posted By chilover
light requirements

The light requirements for your different orchids are quite different. I grow my phals in an east or west window right on the window sill. I live in Michigan and the light is not as bright as some of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-01-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,559
Posted By chilover
fertilizer question

Hi,
I use a whole house filter with our well water and still use the MSU fertilizer for well water. The only other ones they have are for city water and RO filtration. Regular filters take out some...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2009, 07:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,630
Posted By chilover
You can buy the slatted orchid pots from Roberts...

You can buy the slatted orchid pots from Roberts Flower Supply in Ohio.

Cathy
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2009, 07:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,630
Posted By chilover
Cathy

Cathy
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-30-2008, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,252
Posted By chilover
Hi, I also have the same phal and have had it...

Hi,
I also have the same phal and have had it for about five years now. I treat it basically like all my others, regular room temp that I'm comfortable in. I keep all my phals in either an east or...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-27-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,445
Posted By chilover
yellow leaves

I think maybe your plants aren't getting enough light to actually dry the medium before you water again. I have over 50 phals and keep them right in east and west windows. I've been doing that for...
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