Spring 2009 Project -chat notes

[kavanaru]

well... I have really seen the difference for this one, as well as Aerangis luteo-alba... 1.2 years misting 4-5 times per day, and always bud blasting and the growth was just OK... I moved them into the vivarium (humidity between 60 - 90%, except just after misting when it goes up to 99%) and within one month they went mad They love it!!

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[cb977]

That's really good to know...too bad i didn't ask before I killed my Aerangis luteo-alba

Okay...so we may want to further discuss the Aerangis citrata...I remember somebody telling us in chat last night that it can be hard to grow. Maybe now that we know about the necessary high humidity levels, it will come off the list...but somebody with a tank might make it a TC

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

well... I have really seen the difference for this one, as well as Aerangis luteo-alba... 1.2 years misting 4-5 times per day, and always bud blasting and the growth was just OK... I moved them into the vivarium (humidity between 60 - 90%, except just after misting when it goes up to 99%) and within one month they went mad They love it!!

Hi Ramon, does your tank have lid to retain the humidity or is it open?

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[camille1585]

I don't know if I can suggest a new orchid here or not, or if I have to wait for the next chat. Anyways, here it is

Gastrochilus japonicus IOSPE PHOTOS
Size: 3 inches (8cm)
Available Canada (Clouds) EU, and didn't check USA since I'm not familiar with vendors there.

IOSPE says warm to cold, then cold-cool. But according to OrchidWiz, it's more like an intermediate. Max 77-79°F in summer days, down to 66-68°F winter days.
But this might not be a good candidate, it need quite high humidity. But I thought I would suggest it anyways.

[cb977]

We can discuss it, Camille...

I've changed to day of the chat to Thursday March 19 at 7:00pm...I can't make it to a big chat on Weds

Sorry

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by cb977

I've changed to day of the chat to Thursday March 19 at 7:00pm...I can't make it to a big chat on Weds

Sorry

I might have to miss that chat. I have fencing class + after fencing drinking until 12:30- 1am, and then class at 8:30am Friday morning. I'll see, it'll depend on how tired I am! No biggy, there will be other chats!

[whygreenberg]

Fencing?! Way cool, Camille! LOVE it.

I will be able to make the Thurs chat! Yay.

[Beverly]

Camille,
You go girl! I think fencing is cool. I should learn how to. We (my husband) have enough swords.
Beverly

[camille1585]

I would have gladly given you the youtube link of our re-enactment of part of the fencing scene in the movie Princess Bride, but it's kinda really off topic! Unless Sue tolerates a bit more off topic-ness...

[whygreenberg]

Ooh ooh...Camille... Send it to me in a PM?

Or post in the off-topic forum??