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Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-02-2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,070
Posted By Shelley
I cut them off completely! :blushing: I wasn't...

I cut them off completely! :blushing: I wasn't paying enough attention and simply treated this new orchid as I do my phals :duh: I only found out I shouldn't have done that because I clicked a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-02-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,070
Posted By Shelley
Unhappy violacea species

:_( I just found out I made a really big mistake. I cut the spikes of my violacea species. The flowers dropped off, so I cut them off to redirect the plants energy into growth. Does anyone know if...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-22-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,623
Posted By Shelley
Question Phal / Den Potting Mixes?

I'm a newbie, and I recently repotted my phals in bark, but I notice they just dry out so quickly. I thought I was watering too much, but I am beginning to realize I actually underwater. What kind...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-09-2008, 02:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,298
Posted By Shelley
Floppy Phal Leaves

Hi All,

I repotted one of my phals about three weeks ago, and the leaves are now limp and floppy. I repotted into a slightly larger pot, in bark mixed with perlite (I tend to want to overwater,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-30-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,555
Posted By Shelley
Excuse me, but what does "blasted buds" mean? ...

Excuse me, but what does "blasted buds" mean? I'm a newbie, and I've never come across this particular term.

Thanks.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-15-2008, 12:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,375
Posted By Shelley
I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow (Yellowstone...

I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow (Yellowstone National Park), but I'll have plenty of newbie questions for you all when I return in a week! :-)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-15-2008, 12:44 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,033
Posted By Shelley
Dorothy, you couldn't keep me away! I really...

Dorothy, you couldn't keep me away! I really love this board. In fact my 8-yr old son just commented that every time he sees me on my laptop, I'm reading about those orchids again. Could be worse...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-15-2008, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,375
Posted By Shelley
FYI - orchidgeeks.com is up again

For any who want to know, orchidgeeks.com is up and running again.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-15-2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,033
Posted By Shelley
Poissonnoir ... same with me. I joined...

Poissonnoir ... same with me. I joined OrchidGeeks, got some good advice, then couldn't get on again. I found OrchidBoard after that, and I've gotten some great advice here too. I've always been...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-13-2008, 11:13 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,033
Posted By Shelley
Question Where is OrchidGeeks.com?

I hope it's alright to mention another orchid forum, if not I apologize. :blushing:

Does anyone know what happened to OrchidGeeks.com? I was posting to that forum as well, but haven't been able...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-13-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,035
Posted By Shelley
Wow, good advice all around. Thank you. I...

Wow, good advice all around. Thank you. I really feel like I'm on my way ......

to Orchid Obsession!!! LOL
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-13-2008, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,875
Posted By Shelley
Wink What a great group! Thanks so much. I'll be...

What a great group! Thanks so much. I'll be leaving on vacation in three days, :photo: I'm taking my "Complete Guide to Orchids" with me ... my husband will be thrilled, ;) but I've got to have my...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-13-2008, 01:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,875
Posted By Shelley
Aha! Now I understand about "white roots." I am...

Aha! Now I understand about "white roots." I am assuming that if I've never seen the white on my roots, I am not letting them dry out enough. Is it a general rule, or good idea, to go with the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-12-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,035
Posted By Shelley
Thank you Terri, those were my thoughts too, but...

Thank you Terri, those were my thoughts too, but being new to this, I like confirmation that I'm not going to kill my plants. Hopefully I'll grow out of that! :-)

Shelley
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-12-2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,875
Posted By Shelley
Questions for Advanced Members!

O.k., I'm a newbie, so this question might seem silly. :blushing: What does it mean when they say "species" orchid. Does it simply mean it is not a hybrid?

Also, I know my phal roots are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-12-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,035
Posted By Shelley
Question Re-Pot My Phal?

Hi Everyone! :waving

I'm not sure what to do about one of my phals. I've had it about a year and a half, and I'm noticing it doesn't seem to be drying out. I have to water my other phal twice...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 08-12-2008, 12:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,003
Posted By Shelley
Unhappy Black Edges on Phal Leaves

:hello from California. I'm new to orchids, and have a question regarding my phal. A week ago I repotted my phal, after it finished blooming. The bark was no longer holding moisture, and there...
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