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Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-21-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 769
Posted By myblue66stang
What to do with a big floppy phal?

I prefer my phals to be nice, neat, tidy, and organized. And for the most part, they are, except for the one rebel.:muahaha: He is a NOID and a very big boy. The leaf span from tip to tip is 16+...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 09-20-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,301
Posted By myblue66stang
I too was a "watcher and reader" for a long time....

I too was a "watcher and reader" for a long time. Then one day I too joined, just so I could ask questions and get answers from people who know what they are talking about. Like they say, there are...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 09-20-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,078
Posted By myblue66stang
All of my phals grow happily in an east facing...

All of my phals grow happily in an east facing window, on humidity trays, and in a good quality phal mix (sphag, Monterey bark, hydroton, cork nuggets and sponge rock) I just use FEED ME! MSU...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-20-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,905
Posted By myblue66stang
I'm glad I repotted. There were more roots in...

I'm glad I repotted. There were more roots in there than I thought. I could only see the ones circling the outside of the pot. The phal. pulled a "I'll come out peacefully but I won't go back in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-18-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,785
Posted By myblue66stang
I have nine, one with a keiki, so nine and a...

I have nine, one with a keiki, so nine and a half. So, I think I'm still is the "safe zone". I tell myself, as long as they fit on the humidity tray, I'm good. Then I end up buying another tray, then...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-18-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,233
Posted By myblue66stang
My first phal was an anniversary gift, so it was...

My first phal was an anniversary gift, so it was "free". However, the love for chids is SO not free. The most I ever paid was $30. That's only because it was a bright and cheery flower during the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-18-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,905
Posted By myblue66stang
My project for today then is to repot, since it...

My project for today then is to repot, since it is actively putting out new roots. Want to get it done before the gray days of Michigan winters set in. I'll just be really careful with the spike. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-17-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,905
Posted By myblue66stang
Thanks for all of the info. The mother plant is...

Thanks for all of the info. The mother plant is healty, just recently adding a new leaf and several new roots, that is why I was waiting for the spike to dye back, so I could repot. I think it's...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-17-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,905
Posted By myblue66stang
Is it ok for a first spike on a Phal to keiki?

I bought a near bloom size Phal. equestris last year. A few months back, it sent out its' first spike (PROUD MOMENT) and gave me a cute seven inch spike with eight flowers. Not bad for a first spike...
Forum: Hybrids 08-31-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,506
Posted By myblue66stang
I got my first Phal x. intermedia a year ago as a...

I got my first Phal x. intermedia a year ago as a near bloom size. Since then, the plant has literally put on five new leaves, at least a dozen new crazy long roots, and it's first spike which is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-17-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,785
Posted By myblue66stang
What causes flowers on the same phal spike to be different colors?

This is my very first phal, given to me four years ago. When I got it, all of the flowers were white with pink dots. The next two years when it flowered, just one of the flowers had the pink blotch...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-26-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,320
Posted By myblue66stang
Thanks everyone. This is new for me. My phals...

Thanks everyone. This is new for me. My phals have always just thrown one spike that flowers, flowers fade, and the spike dies back. Nothing too special. It's kind of exciting, waiting to see what...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-26-2010, 11:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,862
Posted By myblue66stang
I bought one of the "Just add Ice" orchids from...

I bought one of the "Just add Ice" orchids from Walmart about a month ago. It was on the clearance / "garbage" table for $5. I said, what the heck and bought one, I just can't let a plant get thrown...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-26-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,320
Posted By myblue66stang
It has a leaf span of about 16 inches. It's a big...

It has a leaf span of about 16 inches. It's a big guy. I was surprised to see one that big at the store. - Cindy
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-26-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,320
Posted By myblue66stang
How many spikes can a phal. have before it stresses out?

I bought this phal. about two to three months ago on a warm day here in Michigan, just because it was so blah and colorless outside, I needed some color in the house. Anyway, it is a double spiked...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2010, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,493
Posted By myblue66stang
It is in the same type of media as it has always...

It is in the same type of media as it has always been. It's a mix of fir bark, cork, and sphagnum, heavy on the chunky light on "Fluff". This mixture seems to work best in my environment, so things...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2010, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,493
Posted By myblue66stang
Question about a short spike on a phal

My phal is in spike. I have had it for three years and have gotten it to rebloom twice after I received it in bloom. So, this is it's fourth spike since I got it. This spike is short, only two to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-08-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,434
Posted By myblue66stang
I tried to get a good photo, but it is fuzzy, so...

I tried to get a good photo, but it is fuzzy, so its really not any help. I guess that I'll run with the notion that it is "normal". As long as the roots are green, plump, and actively growing, all...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-08-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,434
Posted By myblue66stang
White Fuzz on Phal roots

Hi, a newbie with another question.:) I recently repotted all of my phals, about a month or two ago. One (phal x intermedia) has developed a white fuzz on two very healthy growing roots. All of the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-31-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,240
Posted By myblue66stang
I'm happy that I happened upon this post. I just...

I'm happy that I happened upon this post. I just noticed the same "sap" on some phal leaves this morning. Glad to hear that it means my chid is happy.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-20-2009, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,766
Posted By myblue66stang
Phal flower spike - cut or not to cut

I had a new phal join my home earlier this year. It is a mini (no id), but has darker green leaves, had dark purple flowers about the size of a quarter growing on a dark purple to almost black flower...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-20-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,607
Posted By myblue66stang
I like Repotme.com for orchid media online. They...

I like Repotme.com for orchid media online. They are very friendly, answer emails promptly, and ship products the same day they are ordered. I can order on a Monday and have it by Wednesday. They...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-11-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,742
Posted By myblue66stang
I have the same raised "dots" on one of my older...

I have the same raised "dots" on one of my older phals. They seem to be more like blisters. They leak if poked. They do not seem to hurt the plant. It has new growth, roots, and flowered again this...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 06-25-2009, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,743
Posted By myblue66stang
New owner of Dracula Lotax with a few questions

:hello

I'm a proud new parent of a Dracula Lotax. I wanted to try something new and after some research decided that this little guy would work best for me and my growing conditions. Not to...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 06-25-2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,015
Posted By myblue66stang
Wow, just beautiful.

Wow, just beautiful.
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