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Posted By martinvermillion

I agree 100% it is not to be used as a...

I agree 100% it is not to be used as a replacement for sterile techniques,but it does help me personally to avoid that possibility of even a small amount of contamination.

Forum: Propagation

02-01-2010, 10:55 AM

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Posted By martinvermillion

I do have some mixed results myself. I still find...

I do have some mixed results myself. I still find it most helpful on the small scale I operate within.

Forum: Propagation

01-31-2010, 10:11 AM

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Posted By martinvermillion

Quote is from the writer Tolken not unknown. The...

Quote is from the writer Tolken not unknown. The ppm is the bomb if you replate personally.

Forum: Growing Under Lights

01-30-2010, 05:41 PM

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Lighting times for leafless species

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Posted By martinvermillion

Thanks-Marty

Thanks-Marty

Forum: Propagation

01-29-2010, 01:38 PM

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Posted By martinvermillion

Has anyone used the ppm for replateing

I have been trying the ppm (plant preserative mixture) with great results! Does anyone else us this product? Have same results been experieded?-Marty

Forum: Growing Under Lights

01-29-2010, 01:26 PM

Replies: 2

Lighting times for leafless species

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Posted By martinvermillion

Lighting times for leafless species

I have several all leafless species. Den.l and b + many Chilochistas. All are current indoor lighting. How much off time should I set on the timer? Also some Micro species sorry to meantion!
Thanks,...

Forum: Cymbidium Alliance

11-13-2009, 08:59 AM

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Posted By martinvermillion

problem solved

Thanks everyone! I have taken care of the plant more light less or almost no water.I sure learned a ton of information about this plant.- Thanks again

Forum: Cymbidium Alliance

11-10-2009, 02:34 PM

Replies: 16

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Posted By martinvermillion

I live in the state of West Virginia. North East...

I live in the state of West Virginia. North East cold long Winter. Hot wet Summers. I has done very well outside. The trouble is the long Winter! I used lights last time around and will probably do...

Forum: Cymbidium Alliance

11-08-2009, 04:10 PM

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Posted By martinvermillion

Thanks been watering too much I thought so but...

Thanks been watering too much I thought so but it's good to check.

Forum: Identification Forum

11-07-2009, 12:05 PM

Replies: 3

Anybody have the Dendrophylax barethiae

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Posted By martinvermillion

This is great information. Thank you very much. I...

This is great information. Thank you very much. I am pleased to know it is a small plant even at maturaty. The reclassification and spelling correction are appreciated too. The only thing I had was...

Forum: Cymbidium Alliance

11-06-2009, 06:54 PM

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Posted By martinvermillion

Cym. little black sambo reply

That is basicly the way I have been working this plant. Why do you think the new growth is dying off? Does this plant like lots of sun in the Winter time? It has the largest root systen for plant...

Forum: Identification Forum

11-06-2009, 11:28 AM

Replies: 3

Anybody have the Dendrophylax barethiae

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Posted By martinvermillion

Anybody have the Dendrophylax barethiae

I have one of these by total chance in my bathroom window. It appears healthy but very small,nickel size!! A picture of a more mature plant would be great. I also need information on its care? I have...

Forum: Propagation

11-06-2009, 11:18 AM

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Dendrophylax lindenii replateing media

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Posted By martinvermillion

Dendrophylax lindenii replateing media

Does anyone have a proven formula for replating? I know just enough from so much different information on this it's all running together. I understand everyone changes the mixture according to...

Forum: Cymbidium Alliance

11-06-2009, 11:07 AM

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Posted By martinvermillion

Cym."little black sambo" Winter watering

I have a Cym. "little black sambo" and am not sure how much water it needs in the Winter? I have been told everything from little or no water to regular water once a week. It has more natural light...

Forum: Advanced Discussion

11-03-2009, 08:26 AM

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Chilochista's in the Winter

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Posted By martinvermillion

Chilochista lunifera species in Winter

The only Chilo. species I have is the lunifera. They are currently being watered like you are saying. I spray every other day except slightly more if the sun is good. My problem has been too much...

Forum: Advanced Discussion

11-02-2009, 11:01 AM

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Chilochista's in the Winter

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Posted By martinvermillion

Chilochista's in the Winter

How much water do they need and how long is winter time where they grow in the wild?

Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice !

11-02-2009, 10:50 AM

Replies: 3

Hello from West Virginia

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Posted By martinvermillion

Hello from West Virginia

Hello Everyone,
I have been around for some time but haven't had the time to talk with everybody. My favorite orchids are the leafless species. I have some "ghost" and a few other strange species....

Forum: Vanda Alliance - others

10-25-2008, 09:43 AM

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New To The Ghost Orchid and I Need Help!

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Posted By martinvermillion

Dendrophylax lindenii galore

Hello Everyone,
Had to take a pause and let myself think and learn the only way this Hillbilly really can the ol' "Hey Y'all Watch This" method!
Well you say so howd that work out? Great!!!...

Forum: Vanda Alliance - others

10-17-2008, 07:39 AM

Replies: 95

New To The Ghost Orchid and I Need Help!

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Posted By martinvermillion

HEY< GIXRJ WILL TAKE WHAT WE SPOKE ABOUT! SORRY...

HEY<
GIXRJ WILL TAKE WHAT WE SPOKE ABOUT! SORRY ABOUT BROKEN COMPUTER WILL BE GOOD TO GO AGAIN TODAY! HELLO SWAMPER FLHIKER AND EVERYONE GET BACK WITH SOME COOL PICS TOMORROW I HOPE

Forum: Advanced Discussion

10-10-2008, 10:11 PM

Replies: 133

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Posted By martinvermillion

It is a hygro therm temp. @ humidity controller....

It is a hygro therm temp. @ humidity controller. Will work foggers or misters also has photo eye that will lower temp. at night,pretty cool!The fogger I have is not the tiny little one this one holds...

Forum: Advanced Discussion

10-10-2008, 07:59 PM

Replies: 133

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Posted By martinvermillion

Controling Temp. @ Humidity Digitally

I bought a fogger ,heatpad and the controller from reptilesupply.com .Seems that ghost orcdids and little frogs like the same enviroment! Lucky Us! Everything I got is of the highest quality not the...

Forum: Cymbidium Alliance

10-07-2008, 11:34 PM

Replies: 17

Cym.Little Black Sambo'Black Magic'am/aos

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Posted By martinvermillion

Raising the Cym.Little Black Sambo"black magic"am/aos

I have a nice mature plant coming from Hawaii tomorrow! Simply could not resist!! They said plenty of filtered sun and they water once a week year round.So I am not sure what to do? Probably stay...

Forum: Advanced Discussion

10-06-2008, 08:30 PM

Replies: 133

Views: 38,539

Posted By martinvermillion

I am glad to hear about the camera!! They are...

I am glad to hear about the camera!! They are handy for sure. Got a digital controller for the fogger and heat today. I set it on 90% humidity and 83 on the temp daytime78 at night. So much better...

Forum: Advanced Discussion

10-06-2008, 12:38 AM

Replies: 133