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Forum: Orchids in Bloom 06-13-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 892
Posted By tmaxwell
Early Summer Blooms...

Here are a couple shots of some I've got blooming now. First one's a Thrixspermum congestum, an import from Thailand this winter. Smells great! I caught it as they were just fading, they're...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 05-31-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,099
Posted By tmaxwell
High temps in new greenhouse

Hi all,
Just moved the "large" plants (too big for the terrarium) into a 6x8 greenhouse in the backyard. the plants seem to be responding nicely, good new adventurous roots, and some spikes...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-15-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,613
Posted By tmaxwell
New windowsill grow area w/pics

Hi All,
Been a while sine I posted, so here's an update of my growing collection...

I have acquired quite a few plants recently, mostly from Ruben in Florida. If you don't frequent Ebay,...
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 03-30-2011, 12:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,150
Posted By tmaxwell
A few pics from Mexico

Hey all,
Just a couple pictures from the area around Coba in Yucatan, Mexico. Maybe some are near Tulum as well, at Muyil ruins. Pretty area, the forest was primarily tropical, not all that...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 01-24-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,663
Posted By tmaxwell
Yep, Ruben is great, I think he's been growing...

Yep, Ruben is great, I think he's been growing since he was like, 12 or something. He sells of lots or hard to find plants, and some pretty exclusive/historic ones as well. Great flasks too.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 12-27-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
Posted By tmaxwell
Thanks folks, I've still got a long way to go...

Thanks folks, I've still got a long way to go compared to some photographers around here, but at least I'm moving forward!
This plant came from Thailand, through Orchidbasic.com, the proprietor...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-27-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,652
Posted By tmaxwell
Hey RosieC, They're about 1 cm long,...

Hey RosieC,
They're about 1 cm long, pretty small. They do have a neat lip though, and the dense spikes have a nice effect. Tough little plant too.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 12-27-2010, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
Posted By tmaxwell
Pomatocalpa spp. blooms

Hi all,
Not certain of the species here. Its a real nice sequential bloomer, and tough as hell. Three small spikes survived 20-some days in a box across the ocean, through cold and dryness. I...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-27-2010, 12:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,652
Posted By tmaxwell
Den. peguanum blooms

Here are a few shots of the Pegu Dendrobium, so named for a town in Burma (must grow there!).
Trying out the new camera.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 11-30-2010, 12:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,601
Posted By tmaxwell
Hey everybody, Calvin, I have not had any...

Hey everybody,

Calvin, I have not had any issues with CFL's in the tank, some have been running for almost 3 years. As far as the plywood, time will tell. I used exterior ply, 1/2 in, with a...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 11-24-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,601
Posted By tmaxwell
Hey folks, Thanks for the kind remarks! ...

Hey folks,
Thanks for the kind remarks!
Calvin, I've not had any issues with the cfl's in the tank, Some of the better bulbs have lasted 2.5 years now.
As far as the plywood staying nice, I...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 11-24-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,529
Posted By tmaxwell
Well, I'm not sure how many lumens those put out,...

Well, I'm not sure how many lumens those put out, but my stelis and lepanthes don't mind higher light from fluorescent. At 13 inches, I'd imagine two would be plenty, just watch leaf color. One may...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 11-24-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,601
Posted By tmaxwell
The new tank, with pictures.

Hey Everybody,

Here is the new tank, complete with new plants. Uh-oh, just built it for more space, and filled it instantly. You just can't win in this game.
I'm short on time, but...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 11-24-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,608
Posted By tmaxwell
Hi Cally, I'll be brief... getting ready for...

Hi Cally,
I'll be brief... getting ready for turkey day.
As far as lights, I've liked using CFL. They're cheap, easy, and give good light (use 6500k).
Heat, if your lights are within the...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 11-06-2010, 11:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,976
Posted By tmaxwell
Oh, my, those Vandas... what a paradise!

Oh, my, those Vandas... what a paradise!
Forum: Growing on Mounts 10-31-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,856
Posted By tmaxwell
Hey Connie, I could always make some...

Hey Connie,
I could always make some which would stand, and maybe a glazed tray in which to rest. I'm finally getting excited about working with clay again, and these are helping. Integrating...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 10-31-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,323
Posted By tmaxwell
Cherry is great wood, but I'm not so sure about...

Cherry is great wood, but I'm not so sure about mounting with it. It's fairly rich in soluble compounds. You may want to soak it for a while prior to using it. I'd use the small bits for barbeque,...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 10-30-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,685
Posted By tmaxwell
Ahh, the Maples here are already done... time for...

Ahh, the Maples here are already done... time for a long winter. It's bearable with some nice blooms, those are quite striking Cynoches.
Forum: Scientific Matters 10-30-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,652
Posted By tmaxwell
Yep, I do it about bi-monthly. Just mix up a...

Yep, I do it about bi-monthly. Just mix up a couple gallons, and soak everything. It doesn't really kill the algae, which I find odd.
Forum: Growing on Mounts 10-30-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,856
Posted By tmaxwell
Hey Kavanaru, I think, personally, that...

Hey Kavanaru,
I think, personally, that sphagnum on a mount is a hindrance. That's not to say I don't use it, but it's something I'm learning over time. It's like, I feel obligated to put some...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 10-30-2010, 02:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,856
Posted By tmaxwell
Wow, can't believe the response these are...

Wow, can't believe the response these are getting... Thanks everybody!
In response to cost, etc, they would be pretty cheap, say 3-5 bucks a-piece. As far as I can tell, they seem like they'd...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 10-29-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,856
Posted By tmaxwell
Wow, I'll have to get a batch in soon. I am...

Wow, I'll have to get a batch in soon. I am running low, And will be receiving a fair order from Orchidbasic (a Thai seller I've been working with for a while). I will let all know how this goes.
...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 10-29-2010, 11:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By tmaxwell
I've always thought "so close to D. tobaense" ...

I've always thought "so close to D. tobaense"
Very beautiful, by the way...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 10-28-2010, 12:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,856
Posted By tmaxwell
You're doing pretty well, Becca! The plants are...

You're doing pretty well, Becca! The plants are Sarc. ceciliae, Chiloshista spp., Aerangis biloba (awful pic, it's got a nice spike though!), Aerangis pumilio (last flowering, 13 spikes!!Going for...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 10-26-2010, 06:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,856
Posted By tmaxwell
Hey, Yes, I made those Becca. I grow in a...

Hey,
Yes, I made those Becca. I grow in a tank, so things have to stay small, and kind of "piece together", so the square/rectangle tiles work well.
Here's a good little challenge for those...
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