Login
User Name
Password   


Registration is FREE. Click to become a member of OrchidBoard community
(You're NOT logged in)

menu
» Home » Forums » Clubs » Social Groups » Glossary » Chat » Classifieds » Calendar » Gallery » Member Map
menu
» New Post (how-to) ** » Post Classifieds Ad **


Sponsor
Donate Now
and become
Forum Supporter.

Many perks!
<...more...>


Sponsor
 

Google


Fauna Top Sites
Register Members Today's Posts
LOG IN/REGISTER TO CLOSE THIS ADVERTISEMENT
Go Back   Orchid Board - Most Complete Orchid Forum on the web ! >
Reload this Page Search Results
Showing results 1 to 25 of 25
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: jay
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-11-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,919
Posted By jay
Tropic, Thanks for posting all of those...

Tropic,

Thanks for posting all of those pictures with your orchids in the live sphagnum moss. Sorry I didn't reply sooner, but life has been a little too busy lately.

Your results are...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-11-2008, 03:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,919
Posted By jay
Well this whole experiment started since I had...

Well this whole experiment started since I had the live sphagnum for carnivorous plants. I now think I am going to keep this mini division in the live sphagnum.

Its roots are diving in, it...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-23-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,919
Posted By jay
Very nice Tropics. I really like the...

Very nice Tropics. I really like the presentation.

Do you fill the pot with only live sphag or are you using a peat base for the sphag to grow in?

If you are using a peat base, what...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-18-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,919
Posted By jay
I have something called Voodoo Juice. It is...

I have something called Voodoo Juice. It is heavily loaded in beneficial bacteria that promote root growth and nutrient uptake. I got it at my local hydroponic store. I have not been using it long...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-18-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,919
Posted By jay
The Neo is not growing as fast, but it still has...

The Neo is not growing as fast, but it still has the one good root it started. None of the leaves have declined, and the new leaves seem to be growing still. I will update if the Neo starts to take...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-18-2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,919
Posted By jay
Here is an update for anyone interested. It has...

Here is an update for anyone interested. It has now been 3 weeks sitting on top of the live sphagnum moss. The two roots are not getting "hairy" and it has started a third root.
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 10-12-2008, 01:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,143
Posted By jay
Jerry, that is amazing. That spike is gigantic. ...

Jerry, that is amazing. That spike is gigantic. How many flowers will it have all together. Probably too many to count. :D
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-09-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,416
Posted By jay
LED Grow Lights - HomeGrownLights.com...

LED Grow Lights - HomeGrownLights.com (http://www.homegrownlights.com)

:D
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-09-2008, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,416
Posted By jay
I use LED's as well. I built my lights from kits...

I use LED's as well. I built my lights from kits that you can buy online. (not sure if I am allowed to post the link)

The thing about LED's is that it is hard to measure the light output without...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-09-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,919
Posted By jay
I have tried doing the traditional sphag n-bag...

I have tried doing the traditional sphag n-bag and had poor results. I usually ended up with additional rot or other fungus. The live sphagnum is open air and still receiving quite a bit of air...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-08-2008, 11:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,919
Posted By jay
Becca, its Neofinetia falcata 'Shutennou'. ...

Becca, its Neofinetia falcata 'Shutennou'.

Thanks everyone, I will update when there are more changes.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-08-2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,919
Posted By jay
Swamper, a friend of mine bought some from ebay...

Swamper, a friend of mine bought some from ebay and enough extra that she sent some to me. I have it in that small tupperware container under bright lights. The bottom has a mix of peat/peralite at...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-08-2008, 09:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,919
Posted By jay
Super Sphag n-Bag results

One week ago I took two rootless plants and began an experiment with them in live sphagnum that I received from a friend.

I have a Neofinetia falcata 'Shutennou' and a piece of Paph. Dollgoldi...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 10-05-2008, 11:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,136
Posted By jay
I deflasked some Fdk. After Darks this past...

I deflasked some Fdk. After Darks this past spring. Not the same, but I believe they should have similar culture.

I have them in a small indoor greenhouse that you can see in the pictures. I...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 10-05-2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,517
Posted By jay
Those are great. Now I really can't wait for...

Those are great. Now I really can't wait for mine to bloom.
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 10-05-2008, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,359
Posted By jay
Most orchids from the Catasetinae sub-tribe do...

Most orchids from the Catasetinae sub-tribe do not do well as specimen plants. They do better as 1-3 growths. Many will lose any growths beyond 2 or 3 to rot. I would regularly divide this type of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-05-2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,249
Posted By jay
Trouble - if you just deflasked this year, then...

Trouble - if you just deflasked this year, then you probably have a couple of years to see flowers. It really does depend on the plant though. I have heard that there are some Dendrobiums that go...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 10-05-2008, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,359
Posted By jay
I only have a couple Mormodes, and this is my...

I only have a couple Mormodes, and this is my first year trying them. I grow mine in S/H, and they seem to love the culture. I will see how the drying out period and dormancy go this winter.

I...
Forum: Identification Forum 10-05-2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,131
Posted By jay
Whatever the name is it is incredible. How is...

Whatever the name is it is incredible. How is the scent? I hope my Cyc. warseweczii blooms next year.
Forum: Members' Displays 10-05-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,484
Posted By jay
The shelves are perfect. I have over 50 plants...

The shelves are perfect. I have over 50 plants packed in there. I have room for maybe one or two more little ones, but then I will have to remove some to get some. I really need a place where I...
Forum: Members' Displays 10-04-2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,484
Posted By jay
It is about to explode. It is too dark to get a...

It is about to explode. It is too dark to get a picture tonight, but here is one from July. It is just now starting to lose its leaves for the winter. I check daily to see if it starting a spike. ...
Forum: Members' Displays 10-04-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,484
Posted By jay
My orchid grow area and collection

Here is my collection. I grow them inside, on humidity trays, in an east window, in S/H. I only have a couple in bloom right now, but have some coming that should be very nice.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 09-28-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By jay
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I have...

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I have some work to finish for today, but should be able to post some pictures by the end of the week.

Sandy, nice to see you. Thanks for the tips. :D
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 09-28-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By jay
Humidity is a trick. I use humidity trays,...

Humidity is a trick. I use humidity trays, misting, and I have an ultrasonic fogger in each humidity tray that is on a timer. My plants may not grow as fast as they would in a greenhouse, but I...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 09-28-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By jay
Hello from Palm Springs

Hello,

I am new to the forum, but not new to orchids. I have around 100 orchids, most in S/H. I have a diverse collection that includes Paphs, Phrags, Catasetinae, Onc, Dends, and even a couple...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 25

 
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:55 PM.
Contact Us - Orchid Board - Top

© 2007 OrchidBoard.com
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.37 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Clubs vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.