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Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-18-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,894
Posted By chips
The orchid has perfect growing conditions. It is...

The orchid has perfect growing conditions. It is about 65 at night to 85 during the day. The humidity is 70% at night, around 40% in the mid afternoon. It has already been repotted. I thought of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-18-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,894
Posted By chips
Sick Miltoniopsis?

I have this miltoniopsis I bought in the spring from Clouds Nursery. When it arrived, it has some spots on it. When I asked the nursery, they told me that sometimes orchids in this family(Oncid.)...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-18-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,482
Posted By chips
Thanks I was just curious. Whenever I am in...

Thanks

I was just curious. Whenever I am in a greenhouse they seem to put a lot of emphasis on "Oh that one is a species, are you sure you want that one!" So I thought maybe there was a big...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-17-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,482
Posted By chips
Species Vs. Hybrid

Could someone explain the difference between keeping care of a species Phal and a hybrid Phal? Does the species need more care, different living conditions? Harder to care for?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-11-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Posted By chips
I had something very similiar on my miltonia...

I had something very similiar on my miltonia once. I brought it back to the grower. He told me it could be a break in the genetics or Botrytis fungus.


Here is an example from a website:
This...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-10-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,348
Posted By chips
Darn, I was hoping I was wrong for the first...

Darn, I was hoping I was wrong for the first time. LOL
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-10-2009, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,348
Posted By chips
How would you give it calcium and mag? Why would...

How would you give it calcium and mag? Why would you do this?

Here is a picture of one of my mealies. Someone could correct me if I am wrong but I am 99.9% sure it is a mealy!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-10-2009, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,348
Posted By chips
I have mealy bugs on two of my phals right now. ...

I have mealy bugs on two of my phals right now. I sacrificed all the spikes and flowers and repotted the plant. I sprayed it with Neem. I also isolated the plants away from the others. Keeping my...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 08-09-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,313
Posted By chips
I know what you mean. I walked off with eight...

I know what you mean. I walked off with eight new babies myself. I didn't buy any vacation souvenirs, just souvenir orchids!!!
Forum: Vendor Feedback 08-09-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,313
Posted By chips
Paramount Orchids

I just wanted to share the wonderful experience I had at Paramount Orchids. I live in Ontario but recently had a vacation in Alberta. I had the opportunity(O.K. I dragged my hubby there) to go and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-09-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By chips
Thanks Malagasy but I have many Phals. ...

Thanks Malagasy but I have many Phals. Impossible to post a picture of them all, I was bitten by the bug for over a year now. I was just curious if anyone found that Phals generally follow a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-09-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By chips
My phals are all putting out new leaves too right...

My phals are all putting out new leaves too right now, all except one. I have one that just surprised me with a spike. So I was just wondering what other people found was a common pattern. ...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-09-2009, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By chips
Phal- New spike/When?

I was just wondering from others and their experience, is their a certain season/month when phals tend to shoot off new spikes. From my newbie experience which is limited, I found new leaves comes...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-07-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 984
Posted By chips
Is it weird that there are no scale on the leaves...

Is it weird that there are no scale on the leaves just the flowers?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-06-2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 984
Posted By chips
Can I spray the flowers? Should I spray?...

Can I spray the flowers? Should I spray? Presently I wiped down the leaves with Neem and picked off the scale with a toothpick, then washed off the sticky sap with a Q-tip and weakened dish liquid...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-06-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 984
Posted By chips
Scale on Flowers?

I have this problem on one of my Phals. There is a sticky substance behind the blossom, right where the stem is attached. On closer inspection, I find this dark, round shape( looks like a half...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-01-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,018
Posted By chips
I don't have a problem at the moment. I just...

I don't have a problem at the moment. I just wanted some around in case. I am actually taking a trip to the United States, so if anyone has any ideas where I can get it in Michigan??

...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-01-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,071
Posted By chips
Thanks for the suggestions. I originally ordered...

Thanks for the suggestions. I originally ordered orchids from Paramount and asked them to ship to Ontario but the shipping cost was ridiculous. So I cancelled the order. I am not really worried...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-30-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,018
Posted By chips
Where to buy Physan 20?

I was wondering where everyone bought Physan 20?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-30-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,296
Posted By chips
I like the clay pots because I tend to overwater....

I like the clay pots because I tend to overwater. Plastic retains mositure longer. I also like the look of clay pots. Too much plastic in this world. But I think you should use whatever works for...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-30-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,071
Posted By chips
Will Orchids Survive Our Trip

We are travelling in late July through Alberta. I have an opportunity to go to Paramount Orchids:biggrin: I would like to purchase several plants but my dilemena is this. We have to purchase the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,465
Posted By chips
I agree with King of the Orchid. In nature...

I agree with King of the Orchid. In nature orchids do not grow upwards, we pot them this way. Claudio at Cloud's nursery told me Phals actually grow their leaves sideways so that water does not...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,256
Posted By chips
I agree. Cut the spike down to the bottom. ...

I agree. Cut the spike down to the bottom. Whenever I do this, it rewards me with a lovely new spike in the fall.
Forum: Vendor Feedback 05-25-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,424
Posted By chips
Too me if you are going to advertise a product ,...

Too me if you are going to advertise a product , have a webpage, email address etc and you are not available to the customer you should not advertise. If you has another job, I understand but you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-24-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,091
Posted By chips
New Plant Advice-Cymbidium

I just received from Cloud's Nursery two new plants. They are Cymb. Mighty Remus Rhone and Cymb. Mighty Sunset. They are both intermediate growers. I was wondering what lighting they require. I...
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