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Forum: Off Topic - Totally 09-03-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,027
Posted By richardb
Reading the comments, surely the most meaningful...

Reading the comments, surely the most meaningful approach would be to abolish all the flower ratings and dubious titles like "senior member" then everyone is on the same level. The mere fact that...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 09-02-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,027
Posted By richardb
Orchishorchids, well done for raising this...

Orchishorchids, well done for raising this thread. On a forum like this we are all equals but the danger is that newcomers might think there is some sort of authority/correctness in postings when...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 03-07-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,970
Posted By richardb
If you take a look at the International...

If you take a look at the International Odontoglossum Alliance website Home (http://www.odontalliance.org) then look at the Affiliated Groups dropdown you will see newsletters from Miltoniopsis New...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-14-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,918
Posted By richardb
I use Peters Calmag GROW from February to July...

I use Peters Calmag GROW from February to July then Calmag FINISHER from August to February. Not very scientific measurement, I add three teaspoons to 30 ltrs of water which is weak and all plants in...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-18-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,431
Posted By richardb
Ray and Roberta have hit the spot precisely. Keep...

Ray and Roberta have hit the spot precisely. Keep things as simple as possible....nature does.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-17-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,462
Posted By richardb
A couple of points, Pippa. Firstly, remember that...

A couple of points, Pippa. Firstly, remember that Cymbidiums like to be pot bound so do not be surprised if you get no flowers the season after repotting. Then it is the diurnal range of temperatures...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 11-13-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,870
Posted By richardb
I also have propane available for backup using an...

I also have propane available for backup using an unvented heater but have paid particular attention to fresh air at the burner and never had any problems with plants. I have no experience of long...
Forum: Identification Forum 11-05-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 838
Posted By richardb
I didn't anticipate you would find any ID...

I didn't anticipate you would find any ID information on that site because the variety is so immense around Colombia. I am sure there will be a contact route which could direct you to an experienced...
Forum: Identification Forum 11-05-2019, 05:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 838
Posted By richardb
Most interesting seeing your postings, Pitter. ...

Most interesting seeing your postings, Pitter.
I notice that you are in Colombia so you might get accurate information from the Sociedad Colombiana de Orchquideologia http://www.sco.org.co/ . I know...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-05-2019, 05:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,355
Posted By richardb
Like Ray I fertilize at every watering. I use a...

Like Ray I fertilize at every watering. I use a combination of Peters commercial (not orchid) fertilizers according to season and adopt the regime of "weakly weekly" which gives excellent results.
I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-28-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,276
Posted By richardb
First of all, many Oncidiinae do shrivel their...

First of all, many Oncidiinae do shrivel their bulbs as they age. The new growth looks strong but I do notice that the plant is planted directly into an internally glazed stone pot which could be...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-27-2019, 05:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,274
Posted By richardb
Things are getting very sensitive here. Please...

Things are getting very sensitive here. Please take a look again at the posting you consider offensive. You will see that it begins "I often wonder why....". Thus the post was intended as musings...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-25-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,274
Posted By richardb
I really wonder why people get so worried about...

I really wonder why people get so worried about such things as TDS. I have grown successfully since the 1980's and never bothered. When I was in Colombia looking around the natural habitats I never...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 09-25-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,164
Posted By richardb
I see Claypot has posted some useful suggestions...

I see Claypot has posted some useful suggestions for you, but take a look at the British Orchid Council website www.british-orchid-council.info where you will find lots of information about societies...
Forum: About this board 09-17-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,169
Posted By richardb
Forum rules and sentiments are absolutely...

Forum rules and sentiments are absolutely correct, but browsing the sheets regularly I must have missed the items you refer to. There was someone a while ago who was disgruntled because they (you...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 08-31-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,472
Posted By richardb
Ray is quite correct. Yours sounds like about a...

Ray is quite correct. Yours sounds like about a 3ft tank. One of my other hobbies is tropical aquaria where I have a 5ft tank with lighting and yes, the T5's do get warm so the temperature will rise...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-26-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,845
Posted By richardb
I use Stabilo Write-4-all which I find really are...

I use Stabilo Write-4-all which I find really are permanent. I had a problem with other felts and took it up with the makers because they faded and found that for me, these are the only felts which...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-10-2016, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By richardb
Generally, light towards the red spectrum induces...

Generally, light towards the red spectrum induces flowering, and towards the blue spectrum improves growth.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,462
Posted By richardb
I agree with Dounoharm. One of the first rules of...

I agree with Dounoharm. One of the first rules of orchid growing is if you have something which works for you, don't just follow the crowd and change. I have heard of people growing in gravel,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-03-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,462
Posted By richardb
Here in the UK we have a single importer and at...

Here in the UK we have a single importer and at £27 per bag the stuff is just not economic for me with +/- 800 plants. Seems like people just follow because it is the latest big idea. A bit like the...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 01-09-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Posted By richardb
Don't forget that with Torvarensis you should NOT...

Don't forget that with Torvarensis you should NOT cut off the flower spike when it fades.....it will come again.
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 01-02-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,214
Posted By richardb
You need to refer to the book "ORCHIDS of KENYA"...

You need to refer to the book "ORCHIDS of KENYA" by Joyce Stewart who lived there for many years.
The ISBN is 1 873040 28 8
Richard
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-12-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By richardb
Just a note that Louisendorff is NOT a...

Just a note that Louisendorff is NOT a Zygopetallum but a hybrid ZYGOLUM (zigopetallum X zigosepallum)
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 12-12-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By richardb
Firstly, Sarcochilus are vandaceous NOT Pleuro's....

Firstly, Sarcochilus are vandaceous NOT Pleuro's.
In England I grow mine in pots in my cool greenhouse min 10c with all doors and windows open from March till October. Culture as for Odontoglossums....
Forum: Orchid Lounge 11-22-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,014
Posted By richardb
The last I heard was that the AOS is in legal...

The last I heard was that the AOS is in legal dispute with Orchid Wiz over copyright of AOS information. Anyone know the latest on that?
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