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Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 08-01-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 45,176
Posted By VandaFan
I grow mine in the house, close to a window. It...

I grow mine in the house, close to a window. It receivers good bright light in the morning. No additional increase to humidity. Temperature between 20 to 23 Celsius year round.
It is blooming right...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 08-01-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,355
Posted By VandaFan
Thank everyone for your complements. For those...

Thank everyone for your complements.
For those with younger plants, continue to believe one day they will bloom for you.
The petals have stop growing longer. They measure more than 34 inches or...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 07-22-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,355
Posted By VandaFan
Paph Sanderianum - Sharing Experience

I've had this paph. sanderianum for a long time, since it was a small seedling. After several years, I still had no idea if the plant is mature and when it will bloom. Many posts say it take at least...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 04-12-2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,056
Posted By VandaFan
Please tell me the leaf span when it bloomed the...

Please tell me the leaf span when it bloomed the first time. Also, did you grow from seedling and how many year did it take? Does it bloom every year?

Forgive me for asking so many questions. I...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-12-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,569
Posted By VandaFan
Both the porcia and portia have "cannizaro" name...

Both the porcia and portia have "cannizaro" name attached to it. Both had awards but only the porcia received the FCC. The 2 plants and flowers look identical. Articles I've read indicate the porcia...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-10-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,702
Posted By VandaFan
I tend to agree with Carl. It is not always...

I tend to agree with Carl.
It is not always easy that you get a vanda that look perfect: green leaves with no marks, all thick white roots with green tips, ...
One thing you can do is monitor the...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 11-10-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,765
Posted By VandaFan
"If you are importing houseplants from the...

"If you are importing houseplants from the continental United States as part of your baggage or household
effects, you do not need phytosanitary certificates or import permits."

The text above is...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 11-09-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,765
Posted By VandaFan
I bought it from AM orchids, Florida. They still...

I bought it from AM orchids, Florida. They still have it on the website

Orchid Species-Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, and more (http://www.amorchids.com/orchid_species.htm)

It was not easy for me to...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 11-03-2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,765
Posted By VandaFan
Thanks, Hawaiian Sunshine. Again, your flowers...

Thanks, Hawaiian Sunshine. Again, your flowers are lovely.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 11-02-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,765
Posted By VandaFan
Congrats. I always like vanda sanderiana alba. To...

Congrats. I always like vanda sanderiana alba. To me, sanderiana deserves the name "Queen of Philippine Orchids" and the aba looks really really more beautiful than the other 2 types. Your flowers in...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 10-26-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,338
Posted By VandaFan
I completely agree with Wailingwailing's (and...

I completely agree with Wailingwailing's (and others') assessment re: with the sandariana species, the labellum (lip) has no spur. Although there are variations, they should not apply to the spur/no...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 10-13-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,659
Posted By VandaFan
Stefano, I've been away from the forum. Sorry,...

Stefano,
I've been away from the forum. Sorry, I did not reply earlier. Below is my detail "operating procedure".

I've had this for several years. I spray once a day with a spray bottle. If I...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-08-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,659
Posted By VandaFan
Attached are pictures of the whole plant. I also...

Attached are pictures of the whole plant. I also includes photos of my setup at 1 window. All these vandas bloom regularly. Closer are my Sansai Blue and another sanderiana in spike. When the flowers...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-07-2009, 12:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,659
Posted By VandaFan
Vanda in pots is my only option

In Canada, I cannot grow orchid outside. Vanda with long roots hanging is a huge problem for me when watering. Potting is my only option. I then can carry them anywhere easily, just like papha,...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-02-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,659
Posted By VandaFan
Hi Carl, You've got great advice from the forum...

Hi Carl,
You've got great advice from the forum community. I like to share my experience with you. I live in Canada and do not have a greenhouse. Buying vanda plants alone is hard enough because...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-02-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,069
Posted By VandaFan
Where can I get a mokara?

Any of you happens to know where I can find mokara in Canada? Name/color does not matter. I just want to try something new.
If this question has been asked before, please give me the thread.
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 04-30-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,932
Posted By VandaFan
Thanks, Jasen. I will give it more light. Hope...

Thanks, Jasen.
I will give it more light. Hope that it will do better.
I've been more successful with paph Bernice (Philippinense x Lowii). The flowers (shape, colors) and flower stem are very...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 04-24-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,932
Posted By VandaFan
Paph Lowii Blooming

Hi Kerstin,
Very beautiful and elegant. Congratulations.
Is it possible that you share with us culture info you apply to your lowii?
I also have a lowii at home. It grows so slowly and does not...
Forum: Hybrids 03-31-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,463
Posted By VandaFan
Large-Flower Phalaenopsis

I am looking for a large-size-flower phalanopsis as a gift to a friend. The largest one I currently have, a Taisuco Kochdian hybrid, white, is just 5'' (12cm) accross.
I read from some nursery in...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 03-03-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,453
Posted By VandaFan
I bought mine from amorchids. $75 blooming size. ...

I bought mine from amorchids. $75 blooming size.

Orchid Species-Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, and more (http://www.amorchids.com/orchid_species.htm)

I've checked every nursery website in Canada and...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-04-2009, 04:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,412
Posted By VandaFan
Hi Rolando, Were the flowers big - 10 to 12 cm...

Hi Rolando,
Were the flowers big - 10 to 12 cm accross like I read on the internet? Mine, blooming the first time a few week ago, only 9cm max.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-05-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,116
Posted By VandaFan
Hi Ron, There will certainly be times when I am...

Hi Ron,
There will certainly be times when I am not ready to repot - either when I am too busy or when I feel the plant is not ready or not all needed materials and the proper size pot are...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-05-2008, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,116
Posted By VandaFan
Thanks Susanne, I usually don't repot new ones...

Thanks Susanne,
I usually don't repot new ones - esp. when they are carrying flowers. Now I will try your practice - inspect what lies below the surface. I agree that will not only save the plants...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-02-2008, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,116
Posted By VandaFan
Repotting

Like most others, I only repot my plants in the spring, when growth is active.
A few times I was caught. I found I had to repot in mid/late fall - like right now. The plants were developing spikes...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 12-02-2008, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,728
Posted By VandaFan
Nick, Thanks for sharing your environtal...

Nick,
Thanks for sharing your environtal friendly organic method. I really appreciate your quick reply.
You did not have to dilute the coffee, did you?
Just a thought, when we feed the plant...
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