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Forum: Hybrids 02-17-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,055
Posted By GloriaGatti
Hi Fiona, Yes - it is a compact plant with...

Hi Fiona, Yes - it is a compact plant with smaller flowers that grow close together on the spike. I have attached a photo of the whole plant plus the back of the flower. Unfortunately, it's a...
Forum: Hybrids 02-15-2010, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,055
Posted By GloriaGatti
Hi Brookpoint, Good question. Yes - the...

Hi Brookpoint, Good question. Yes - the fertilizer was the only difference. I use RO water at room temperature with the MSU at 125ppm per Ray's suggestion. I flush the posts using plain water once...
Forum: Hybrids 02-13-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,055
Posted By GloriaGatti
Study of Phal Color 2010 vs 2009

In mid 2009 I began a fertilizer regime based on Ray's advice. I bought MSU fertilizer, mixed a concentrate per his instructions. Then I bought a pH/EC/TDS meter to test that I was getting it...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 03-25-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,243
Posted By GloriaGatti
Need help with bugs on new Cym

I just received a new Cym in the mail and it's totally covered with what I believe is scale. :(( Each of the little bumps seems to have two "spots" on one end and some have a "U" shape indent as if...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-27-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,707
Posted By GloriaGatti
Hi Orchids3 - I appreciate your help. I'm...

Hi Orchids3 - I appreciate your help. I'm impressed with your collection.

No - I guess I wasn't clear in my description. I was concerned about the hot Texas summer sun so I thought I'd go to a...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-27-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,707
Posted By GloriaGatti
Steve, Thank you so much for your help. I'll...

Steve, Thank you so much for your help. I'll keep that in mind when I read the Cymbidium Society's culture seets.

I purchased inexpensive miniatures because I know Cyms can get REALLY large...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-25-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,707
Posted By GloriaGatti
Thanks - will do BikerDoc.

Thanks - will do BikerDoc.
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-25-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,707
Posted By GloriaGatti
Help with my first Cymbidium

Hi everyone,

I just purchased my first 2 cymbidiums. :) They will arrive bare-root some time next week and I need a little advice on potting and initial care.

I grow my phals in an E/NE...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-02-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,715
Posted By GloriaGatti
Hi Nick & Camille, Thanks for the good advice. ...

Hi Nick & Camille, Thanks for the good advice.

I have also used cinnamon for wound dressing but never as a spray.

I followed a link from this board to First Rays' Home Remedies...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-02-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,715
Posted By GloriaGatti
Hi Nick and Camille, Thanks for your help. ...

Hi Nick and Camille, Thanks for your help.

I recently added circulating fans to the orchid shelves - so I should be OK there. The fungus started late Nov - just about the time I brought the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-02-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,715
Posted By GloriaGatti
Thanks OrchidLover, I'll do that. They are...

Thanks OrchidLover, I'll do that. They are beginning to look better, and I want to make sure they continue to recover. Gloria
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-28-2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,715
Posted By GloriaGatti
How often do you use a fungicide???

Based on good info I got from this forum, I used Ortho "RosePride" 3 times at 10-day intervals for a bad fungus problem on my Phals. It seems to have stopped the fungus spread.

But now - how...
Forum: Identification Forum 01-11-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 997
Posted By GloriaGatti
Thank you all for the kind sentiments. I will...

Thank you all for the kind sentiments. I will put this one in my "prized" group once it's out of quarantine.
Gloria
Forum: Identification Forum 01-11-2009, 01:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 997
Posted By GloriaGatti
Hi Yvan, I'm glad you like the flower. It...

Hi Yvan,

I'm glad you like the flower. It really is gorgeous in person. Thanks so much for the flower definition. I really appreciate it. I didn't even know there was a term for that type of...
Forum: Identification Forum 01-10-2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 997
Posted By GloriaGatti
New Phal NOID

Hi everyone,

Can anyone help me ID this unusual Phal? I just bought it at our local WalMart. I've never seen one before with such an unusual shape. The colors in the photo are very accurate,...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-01-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
Posted By GloriaGatti
Smile Thanks Ray, I really appreciate your help!

Thanks Ray, I really appreciate your help!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-31-2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
Posted By GloriaGatti
Hi Ray, Thanks for responding so fast. The...

Hi Ray,

Thanks for responding so fast. The packages says "every 7-10 days if the problem persists". I wasn't sure I should use the same schedule for Phals. Thanks
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-30-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
Posted By GloriaGatti
Question Use of Funginex on Phalaenopsis

Hi,

I recently joined the Orchid Board and received good advice about using a Fungicide on some Phals that developed spots.

Now I need to know how often I should treat, and if the spots will...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-27-2008, 10:43 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 46,687
Posted By GloriaGatti
I'm new to this forum, and I live in Double Oak,...

I'm new to this forum, and I live in Double Oak, TX. Just north of DFW International Airport.
Forum: Hybrids 11-27-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,536
Posted By GloriaGatti
Thank you for your kind welcome and quick...

Thank you for your kind welcome and quick responses.

I think I have successfully uploaded 4 photos. One of my studio space where the orchids live plus three of the plants in question. The...
Forum: Hybrids 11-26-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,536
Posted By GloriaGatti
Help with Phalaenopsis

Hello,

I'm new to this forum and hope one of you can help me. I live in north central Texas grow predominantly phalaenopsis orchids. I house them in my weaving studio during the winter and...
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