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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-12-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,089
Posted By sunbirdx
I am not sure when this became an attempt at...

I am not sure when this became an attempt at expert bullying in the beginner section, but I won't partake.

I made a suggestion to the OP regarding an alternative to KLN when a product couldn't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-11-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,089
Posted By sunbirdx
I am sorry, I don't think I understand what you...

I am sorry, I don't think I understand what you are saying in the first statement.

The fertilizer solution will act like an organic solvent, dissolving naphthalene acetic acid, just like it does...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-11-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,089
Posted By sunbirdx
Right, so if you used an extremely dilute...

Right, so if you used an extremely dilute fertilizer solution (a few drops or granules of a balanced fertilizer) plus a synthetic rooting hormone like green light, you might have a similar result, if...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-10-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,089
Posted By sunbirdx
Yeah, this is essentially an extremely dilute...

Yeah, this is essentially an extremely dilute fertilizer, plus B vitamins and rooting hormone. You might have equal luck with a very diluted balanced fertilizer mixed with rooting hormone (something...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-09-2009, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,571
Posted By sunbirdx
Hi Aber, By misting the roots and media earlier...

Hi Aber,
By misting the roots and media earlier in the morning, you avoid the crown rot, as there is more time for it to dry out in the warmth of the day, and less time for fungus to grow.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-08-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,571
Posted By sunbirdx
Hi! I am also on the Pacific Coast, in...

Hi!

I am also on the Pacific Coast, in Seattle. I do think moss is a no no here for us, I just think it never gets dry enough. I prefer medium grade bark for my Phals, and it has worked great...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-08-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,801
Posted By sunbirdx
I went ahead and repotted, the roots looked good,...

I went ahead and repotted, the roots looked good, had a few papery ones to cut back, but the media was definitely starting to break down. It was a medium grade fir bark, and it had definitely...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-08-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,729
Posted By sunbirdx
I mist the orchids every day, and here is...

I mist the orchids every day, and here is Seattle, Humidity is generally not the problem :D

I think It was just drying out to fast, since the plant doesn't have many anchoring roots. I will...
Forum: Species 06-07-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,748
Posted By sunbirdx
That is a VERY nice orchid!

That is a VERY nice orchid!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-07-2009, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,801
Posted By sunbirdx
right, I guess that is why I was asking. I think...

right, I guess that is why I was asking. I think the medium might be breaking down, but the plant looks healthy as heck. It is an older, established orchid, and to be quite honest, I can't remember...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-07-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,801
Posted By sunbirdx
Repotting Phal when it has an emerging flower stalk?

Will repotting a Phal when it has a 5 inch flower stalk cause any problems with the blooms? Is it better to wait until after the bloom?
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 06-07-2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By sunbirdx
I do believe it does have Zygoneria in it. and...

I do believe it does have Zygoneria in it. and it is fragrant (I just discovered!).
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-07-2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,729
Posted By sunbirdx
I am going to try to incorporate everyone's...

I am going to try to incorporate everyone's advice here. I am not going to repot, because the medium is less than 6 months old, I think. But I am going to step up my watering regimen. I bought...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 06-07-2009, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By sunbirdx
Well, I just went ahead and unpotted, and I am...

Well, I just went ahead and unpotted, and I am glad I did. It was very root bound and was planted with a mixture of peat and sphag. I am pretty sure the airflow around those roots was zero, and rot...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 06-07-2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By sunbirdx
I TOTALLY agree Bill, thanks for confirming my...

I TOTALLY agree Bill, thanks for confirming my future plans :D. After the flowers drop (or maybe sooner) I plan on repotting in bark medium. Right now it is in spag (I think), not so good. ...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-07-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,729
Posted By sunbirdx
So, I submerge my pots for 5 minutes to water (I...

So, I submerge my pots for 5 minutes to water (I find the medium becomes more saturated that way). Should I just ad some rooting hormone to the water that it soaks in?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-07-2009, 02:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,729
Posted By sunbirdx
Oh good! The cut leaf just turned yellow very...

Oh good! The cut leaf just turned yellow very suddenly, and I panicked. This is the first time it has been unpotted since I got it. I know it had very weak roots to begin with, so I was concerned...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 06-07-2009, 02:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By sunbirdx
Is this Onc. OK? few leaves

Hi guys,
I picked up this Oncidium on tuesday....it was looking in rough shape, but the flowers were so pretty and it was 7.99! My question is this...is this thing going to make it?...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-07-2009, 02:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,729
Posted By sunbirdx
Is this phal sun damaged?

Hi All,

So first, and intro about this plant:

I bought it as a severely neglected little plant. It essentially had no anchoring roots, only arials. I have had it for several months now, and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,627
Posted By sunbirdx
Thanks guys. I have managed to keep these guys...

Thanks guys. I have managed to keep these guys alive for a while, but it is hard to know what is best sometimes.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-04-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,295
Posted By sunbirdx
Thanks guys! I am excited to be here, I am...

Thanks guys! I am excited to be here, I am already learning a lot, and I have had orchids for almost a deacade!

I do have some pictures of my orchids, but I am just sort of learning how to take...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,627
Posted By sunbirdx
Thanks Camille, I do have a background in plant...

Thanks Camille,
I do have a background in plant physiology, so I was pretty aware about CO2 uptake.

I guess, a more specific question is this:
My phal needs repotting, and it has roots hanging...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,627
Posted By sunbirdx
Repotting questions

Hi Guys,

I have had orchids (semi-sucessfully, I guess you could say) for years. I have 5 phals and two Oncidium. The Oncidium are new to me. I haven't had a Phal die on me, but I have some...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-03-2009, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,295
Posted By sunbirdx
Hello from Seattle

Hi All,

I am new to the forum, and relatively new to orchids. I have 5 Phals, all were purchased without blooms on them (or tags) from various places, so every time one blooms it is a surprise! ...
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