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Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-27-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,363
Posted By editorbob
Looks like I inadvertently started an interesting...

Looks like I inadvertently started an interesting discussion. Thanks for the ongoing education! My late wife, who I inherited the orchids from, was a pretty brave caregiver -- she'd repot whenever...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-27-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,363
Posted By editorbob
Red face Ah!

I would have mentioned it, but I obviously didn't realize it was an issue. I will absolutely keep it in mind with future repots, as I have several different species the will need attention soon and I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-27-2010, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,363
Posted By editorbob
Smile Phalaenopsis repotting -- Pictures

Yesterday I repotted my Phal. First, I soaked the new potting medium (coconut chunks and chips) overnight, and soaked the plant for more than an hour before starting. Here's the plant out of the pot...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-25-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,363
Posted By editorbob
Thanks to everyone for the info. I'll post pix!

Thanks to everyone for the info. I'll post pix!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-25-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,363
Posted By editorbob
Thumbs up Thank you, too!

Sounds like the way to go. I'll be repotting tomorrow morning, and will post here how it went, for the benefit of any other interested newbies. Many thanks!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-25-2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,363
Posted By editorbob
Thumbs up Thank you

Wow, that's more aggressive that I would have thought to be, too! Don't know if I've got the nerve to cut the roots, but I can at least shake 'em loose. Thanks for the reply!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-25-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,363
Posted By editorbob
Question Repotting rootbound Phalaenopsis

I'm a repotting novice. I recently purchased a very nice, blooming Phalaenopsis that I need to repot, as it was store-planted in a mix of odds & ends and I want to get it into our Coco-Chip medium....
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-29-2009, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By editorbob
Welcome! I'm a newbie (both to orchids & the...

Welcome! I'm a newbie (both to orchids & the Board) myself, and won't be much help with questions, but I look forward to reading about your greenhouse & seeing pictures. Good luck!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-29-2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By editorbob
Welcome, Becky. I like your writing style. Look...

Welcome, Becky. I like your writing style. Look forward to seeing photos!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-29-2009, 07:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,655
Posted By editorbob
Pretty pictures! I'm a total beginner who...

Pretty pictures! I'm a total beginner who inherited a collection from my wife. (I'm the "Hello from Ohio" thread in the Intros here.) She loved several species including Zygopetalum, Oncidium,...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-28-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,282
Posted By editorbob
I will investigate this. Thank you. Currently I'm...

I will investigate this. Thank you. Currently I'm watering every 8-10 days.

Kinda scared of the repotting thing . . .
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-28-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,282
Posted By editorbob
Problem Zygopetalum

Susanne B -- Thank you for the links. I'd been to the orquideas one, and a couple of others, before I found you guys. those other two I hope will be useful as well.

As far as I can tell I'm doing...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-28-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,282
Posted By editorbob
Problem Zygopetalum

Darn, I was kinda hoping you'd be inspired. Thanks for the effort, though. Down here, our Ohio winters usually get the orchids blooming -- the phalaenopsis especially -- and we've set the thermostat...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-28-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,282
Posted By editorbob
Thank you for your kind words

Dear all who've replied so far:

Thank you for your kind words re Suzanne's passing. I love her immensely, and while not a diehard fancier, I love and enjoy her beautiful flowers, too. (She created...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-28-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,282
Posted By editorbob
first time I've tried a photo. Hope it works! My...

first time I've tried a photo. Hope it works! My Zygopetalum looks like this:
http://www.orchidboard.com/community/picture.php?albumid=2&pictureid=4
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-28-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,282
Posted By editorbob
Zygopetalum problem

Thanks for asking. Its leaves are yellowing badly and have fairly large black spots. It used to be lovely & healthy. I haven't moved it or changed its routine, so I don't know why it's going south on...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-28-2009, 08:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,282
Posted By editorbob
Hello from Ohio

Greetings to Orchid Board members. I'm a complete newbie at this. My wife, who died of cancer in December, was a fancier for many years. She began a small collection in 1997, currently 29 plants,...
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