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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-25-2021, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,386
Posted By POLKA
BTW -- I've had E. stanfordiana and one of its...

BTW -- I've had E. stanfordiana and one of its hybrids branch occasionally. R
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-24-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,219
Posted By POLKA
Thanks Ray I knew someone would come through. ...

Thanks Ray
I knew someone would come through.

This is a sister to 'Shreveport' -- this has that squarish/rectangle lip with no dink like mine. Mine tends to bloom from late Nov to late Dec.
r
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-24-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,219
Posted By POLKA
looking for a photo of Cattleya Tribells

Howdy
As the subject line says, I'm looking for a photo of Cattleya Tribells -- Bow Bells x trianae.

Thanks
Rex

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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-24-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,420
Posted By POLKA
Keith -- can you elaborate about the virus-free...

Keith -- can you elaborate about the virus-free technique on old catts? Or point me at a link? Thanks.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-12-2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,730
Posted By POLKA
This bigger mine got, the more it cycled in and...

This bigger mine got, the more it cycled in and out of bloom -- yes, twice a year when mature
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 07-12-2021, 10:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,947
Posted By POLKA
Fairorchids -- I have a 5.5 inch pot with 5 nice...

Fairorchids -- I have a 5.5 inch pot with 5 nice sized keikis. In pot 18 months. eMail me at rexorchids@gmail.com and maybe I can be of some help. All are on their second growth at least. Only...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-30-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,113
Posted By POLKA
repot after they are finished blooming, not while...

repot after they are finished blooming, not while spikes are forming.

They like to dry out between waterings.

Be patient and wait.

R
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-30-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,120
Posted By POLKA
Yeah, give it a shot. If you do have new growths...

Yeah, give it a shot. If you do have new growths down below, likely they will stall out. You will probably get the flowers, and they likely will start new growths when warm. The stalled ones might...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-30-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,947
Posted By POLKA
A tad too large for windowsill growing? What an...

A tad too large for windowsill growing? What an understatement!!!! Whoot!
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-30-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,572
Posted By POLKA
Yes take pictures! The blossoms won't last long...

Yes take pictures! The blossoms won't last long by nature. Enjoy!
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-30-2018, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,021
Posted By POLKA
if you have been withholding water, and you have...

if you have been withholding water, and you have nubs, you most likely will have flower buds forming. Start watering when the nubs become obviously flower buds thru separation and short flower stems...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-30-2018, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,335
Posted By POLKA
also -- dend phals are notorious of dropping...

also -- dend phals are notorious of dropping leaves in from their older growths, tho those stems might still put out bloom spikes when the plants are larger and many p-bulbs. The remarks about the...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 09-06-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,590
Posted By POLKA
Hi Degarmoara Winter Wonderland 'White Fairy'...

Hi
Degarmoara Winter Wonderland 'White Fairy' has been around a long time. Tho it has fine roots, don't worry too much about them. They like it hot, as the parents are a mix of cool and hot...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-28-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,027
Posted By POLKA
Okay. I don't see anything resembling...

Okay. I don't see anything resembling dehydration, but I see signs that it could have had some more magnesium in its diet. Check your fertilizer labels, and make sure it is there. If not, add a...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-28-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,524
Posted By POLKA
If I saw your pictures correctly, you don't need...

If I saw your pictures correctly, you don't need to repot right now.

Dendies like to be left alone as long as possible, and when you do repot, do it into a dinky a pot as possible, picking a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-01-2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By POLKA
Actually, it doesn't look over, or under watered...

Actually, it doesn't look over, or under watered to me. It appears like some of mine do when I am not careful with the fertilizer, and sometimes I have more than other times. So, more likely uneven...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-25-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,384
Posted By POLKA
or parviflora; beliezense; or.... R

or
parviflora; beliezense; or....

R
Forum: Hybrids 05-01-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,384
Posted By POLKA
Thanks, Fair. I'll give her a look later today. ...

Thanks, Fair. I'll give her a look later today.

R
Forum: Hybrids 04-29-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,384
Posted By POLKA
Thanks LeafMite. I noticed him, but haven't had...

Thanks LeafMite. I noticed him, but haven't had time to follow up a bit. Life changes with sick parents (in-laws).

Appreciate you all.

R
Forum: Hybrids 04-29-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,384
Posted By POLKA
Thank you, Everybody. Yes, I belong to the...

Thank you, Everybody.

Yes, I belong to the Central East Texas Orchid Society, and I am their Newsletter Editor, as well as, the Editor for SWROGA (Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association),...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-03-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,567
Posted By POLKA
You appear to have Oncidium sphacelatum. My...

You appear to have Oncidium sphacelatum. My educated guess. Enjoy!!

Rex
aka "Polka"
Forum: Hybrids 02-20-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,384
Posted By POLKA
Thanks everyone for your help. I like big...

Thanks everyone for your help.

I like big hybrids with name tags <sad grin>

R
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-20-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,296
Posted By POLKA
Add to Bil repot slightly deeper, maybe 1/2...

Add to Bil

repot slightly deeper, maybe 1/2 inch above the base of the pbulb, and set whole thing in a plastic bag with top open slightly. Shady warm place--even on a seedling heat mat--to help...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-17-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,296
Posted By POLKA
repotting oncidium intergenerics are usually best...

repotting oncidium intergenerics are usually best done when the new growths are anywhere from one to three inches high, because that is when the new roots tend to appear.

I grow in moss, and have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-17-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,555
Posted By POLKA
My two cents--when you can tell that they are...

My two cents--when you can tell that they are flower buds, then resume watering. Add fertilizer back only when the new growth starts at the base of the blooming canes.

have fun!

Rex
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