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Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-21-2010, 03:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,788
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
true, but then I'd still have to fight the nymphs...

true, but then I'd still have to fight the nymphs an pupae. I guess it will be a loosing battle to only get the grown up insects... I've googled a bit and it seems something called Conserve should do...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-21-2010, 03:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,788
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
I agree

Looks very much like Thrips :( Only issue now is to find something that is legal to sell in Norway that I can use to kill them....
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-20-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,788
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Pictures added

sorry, you were too quick for me. I had to edit the pics before adding them here. Added pics of the damage done, it's a matter of 4 dens now, one (Berry Oda) already died :( (or we tossed it out as...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-20-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,788
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Unhappy Sap-sucking dendro-killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

Something is killing our Dens! it seems to attach the young and thinner leaves first, but as we got a baby a few months ago we've sort of neglected our orchids and these bugs (or what ever they are)...
Forum: Identification Forum 06-12-2009, 03:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
:rofl: yes, it's a very oooold hybrid that is as...

:rofl: yes, it's a very oooold hybrid that is as tall s me, it came with an equally sized bug that crushed a window to pieces when it flew into it. Now it's been last spotted by a jumbo jet over the...
Forum: Identification Forum 06-07-2009, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Yes, then all is left to making it flower...

Yes, then all is left to making it flower again... hihi. There wasn't anything missing or clearly ripped off as far as I could see.
Forum: Identification Forum 06-07-2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
What on earth is this "paph-like" orchid???

Found this orchid at a local shop and brought it home even though it had no lable what so ever, and looked a bit worse for wear. The picture was taken only minutes after we got home (wish now I had...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 05-13-2009, 06:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,089
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
yes, we have a fan but the windows aren't working...

yes, we have a fan but the windows aren't working correctly. They're supposed to open when it's about 20 C (when set to the lowest temp possible), but they don't open until it's about 30. So we're...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 05-13-2009, 05:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,089
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
hm, so I'm getting more and more tempted to try...

hm, so I'm getting more and more tempted to try the following with my Berry Oda:

Put it out into my greenhouse where it's really light now in a dappled shade under some sort of palm tree and cut...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 05-12-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,089
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Natasha, what beautiful flowers!! LOVE IT! It's...

Natasha, what beautiful flowers!! LOVE IT! It's good to really discuss Dens as I'm beginning to like these more and more and would prefer to have them reflower as when they do they do so for soooo...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 05-11-2009, 02:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,089
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
ok, so basically what you're saying is that all...

ok, so basically what you're saying is that all behaviour is normal and I just need to keep them all watered and fertilized throughout summer?

You're right about the kingianum hybrid, I think I've...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 05-10-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,089
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Question Dendrobium growing keikis like mad, and Nobile + Phal type misbehaviour! What to do??

Hi

So I'm trying to figure out what to do with my Dendrobium Berry Oda. I got it when it was flowering this winter, and it's been a few months since it "finally" stopped blooming (love the pink...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-28-2009, 04:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,945
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Wink Misconceptions and truths about Nordic liht conditions ;)

Hi

So actually, parts of Norway (Nordics in fact) gets completely dark for a few months during winter because the sun never rises above the horizon, but that is just for a very few number of...
Forum: Propagation 04-25-2009, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,090
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Zygo-update

So I divided the one that broke the pot a couple of weeks ago. Divided it in half where you can see it sort of divides itself, and it did take quite some strength and cutting!!! There was alomost no...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-25-2009, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,945
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Welcome from a fellow Norwegian

Just so you know, we are a couple more Norwegians here. It's allways good to have somebody that understands the challenges with the Nordic climate (hot and dry indoors with cold windowsills in the...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 04-10-2009, 05:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,516
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Question Just got my first Vandas, and need some care tips!

FINALLY! We found two Vandas yesterday on our way to Easter Holiday on my mum's cabin!! :banana: Vandas have become more usual in my country now, but they are still very expensive. These two vere not...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-09-2009, 05:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Grieg

Yup, Grieg was Norwegian and his music is in the heart of almost every Norwegian :)
Forum: Propagation 04-08-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,090
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Pics of the plants I'm planning to divide

Hi
So here are the plants I'm planning to divide. Remember i really ignored these for the longest time, so this is a saving exercise as much as anything. But now that I have the green house to get...
Forum: Propagation 04-08-2009, 03:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,090
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
ok, so three backbulbs and at least one new shoot...

ok, so three backbulbs and at least one new shoot it is! :)

But what best method to divide them? One of them I am sure will almost fall apart itself (I'll get some pics in here later today), but...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-07-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Smile Spring is finally here, and so is the "Halm House"

:biggrin: The "Palm House" is finally done and we've started to move in, both people and plants! So with the very kind words in this forum I'm sure I'll be able to make the most out of it and...
Forum: Propagation 04-07-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,090
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Question Dividing Zygopetalum

Hi

I have several Zygopetalum types that is growing out of their pots and finally I have a green house that I can leave them out in and give them appropriate temperatures (and maybe even better...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-19-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Thanks for the warm welcome!

It's good to see that a nordic person is so warmly welcomed! :) Not sure what about me being Norwegian that automatically makes me a nice person, but thanks! :)

I'm currently uploading my pictures...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-19-2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Posted By PragmaticOrchidGrower
Norwegian newbie - just introducing myself

So not sure what I should write other than I'm based in the cold Nordics (Oslo, Norway, Europe) where the winter is long and cold (will find a F to Celsius converter so I can tell you more specific...
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