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Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 11-12-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,469
Posted By Sekhmet
Winter rest for Dendrobium unicum

Hi All,

My D. unicum seems to be behaving strangely. After being outside all summer, it started to grow a new, vigorous cane in the fall. It is now indoors, west facing window, ~60 degrees at...
Forum: Photography 08-16-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,957
Posted By Sekhmet
Hey there, Sorry I missed this, but Golden...

Hey there,

Sorry I missed this, but Golden Paintbrush (correctly identified here) is near and dear to my heart! I study grassland ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest, and see these plants...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 07-15-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,863
Posted By Sekhmet
Yeah, I have another Phal that hasn't bloomed in...

Yeah, I have another Phal that hasn't bloomed in 5 years, and didn't spike this year. But it had some root problems in the past. This year I got a Zygopetalum to bloom that hadn't bloomed in 3...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 07-15-2011, 12:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,863
Posted By Sekhmet
Also, I have you beat, I have a NoID Phal I...

Also, I have you beat, I have a NoID Phal I haven't managed to bloom in 5 years...but it is in spike now! Can't wait to find out what it looks like :D
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 07-15-2011, 12:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,863
Posted By Sekhmet
Thanks for the info on reblooming, I have two of...

Thanks for the info on reblooming, I have two of theses guys, a Pink Panther and a Genting Sunray, and I haven't managed to bloom them yet. Mine are outside, also getting afternoon sun and are...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 07-13-2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,166
Posted By Sekhmet
If I weren't already out of town, I would make...

If I weren't already out of town, I would make the trek to Portland...darn!
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 07-07-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,424
Posted By Sekhmet
I can second [I]Dracula lotax[I]. I have one...

I can second [I]Dracula lotax[I]. I have one that I grow as a windowsill plant, and it grows like crazy and is presently blooming. In my experience, the blooms are very sensitive to humidity, but...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 07-06-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,216
Posted By Sekhmet
That is so exciting! I hope mine decides to...

That is so exciting! I hope mine decides to bloom, they are such beautiful plants!
Forum: Vendor Feedback 07-02-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,166
Posted By Sekhmet
RJSquirrel, I am curious what you mean by...

RJSquirrel,

I am curious what you mean by scrubbiness? You mean they are sort of rag-tag (not my experience), or that they aren't potted as traditionally?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-01-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,645
Posted By Sekhmet
Alright, here is where it gets embarrassing... ...

Alright, here is where it gets embarrassing...

I fertilize almost everything once a week with Grow More Green formula at the rates suggested on the label, or slightly more dilute. Mounted,...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 06-30-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Posted By Sekhmet
Cool, good to know! And I am glad it looks...

Cool, good to know! And I am glad it looks happy, it has been in my possession for two weeks now, which is enough time for it to start looking sad, if it were sad!
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 06-30-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Posted By Sekhmet
Is this a flower bud?

Hi All,

I recently received my first two bulbophyllums, and am not quite sure what a bud vs. new bulb looks like. Here is a picture of my B. ambrosia, let me know what you think.
...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 06-30-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,444
Posted By Sekhmet
Hey Paul, You might look into double potting...

Hey Paul,

You might look into double potting it in clay to cool it down, if you haven't already. It really seems to help, the pot is always cool to the touch!

I have a masdie right next to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-30-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By Sekhmet
Yep, same plant. retrocalla is the preferred...

Yep, same plant. retrocalla is the preferred species name.
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-30-2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,166
Posted By Sekhmet
Alright, here come the photos (sorry about the...

Alright, here come the photos (sorry about the poor quality, I was in a hurry!)! I included my hand in each photo for some sense of scale.

Here is B. blumei...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 06-30-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,444
Posted By Sekhmet
Ha, I just noticed one of the photos is tiny...

Ha, I just noticed one of the photos is tiny (because I made it my avatar...)

Zoi2, I am growing it in a mix of sphag and fine bark in a plastic pot, which is then lined with sphag and put in a...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-30-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,166
Posted By Sekhmet
I can take some pics of the plants soon! I...

I can take some pics of the plants soon! I bought:

Dendrobium unicum
Haraella odorata
Paph concolor
Bulbopyllum ambrosia
Bulbopyllum blumei

All but the Paph and the B. blumei came mounted,...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-30-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,166
Posted By Sekhmet
Andy's Orchids

I recently ordered 5 orchids from Andy's, and I have to say, I can't believe how large, healthy and beautiful these plants are, considering their price. I have ordered plants from other vendors,...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-30-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 949
Posted By Sekhmet
Hi Mag! I have been playing with orchids for...

Hi Mag! I have been playing with orchids for over a decade, have 40+ plants, and still consider myself a novice. This place is a wealth of information, welcome!
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 06-30-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By Sekhmet
Dendrobium unicum

Hi All,

I recently ordered this plant from Andy's, and got a huge plant with about 20 blooms on it! So I can't take responsibility for blooming it, but I did snap some photos of these unusual...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 06-30-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,444
Posted By Sekhmet
Dracula Lotax

Hi All,

This is possibly my favorite orchid, and I am proud to say that I have managed to get this orchid to thrive and bloom on my windowsill. Early this season, the plant put up three spikes,...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 06-30-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,909
Posted By Sekhmet
Oh, were they? Well, that is unfortunate. Have...

Oh, were they? Well, that is unfortunate. Have they since stopped?
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 06-30-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,216
Posted By Sekhmet
Beautiful! I am jealous of your Alba, I just...

Beautiful! I am jealous of your Alba, I just purchases a Hildos in spike...Alba is next on the list.

I agree about TJs for orchids. You have to check pretty diligently, though. I got a...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 06-24-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,909
Posted By Sekhmet
Hey there, I am in the Seattle area, and...

Hey there,

I am in the Seattle area, and while Emerald City orchids is okay, I can strongly recommend Seattle Orchids. They have a good selection of species, and show by appointment. I saw...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 06-23-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By Sekhmet
I am guessing I should be looking for wrinkled...

I am guessing I should be looking for wrinkled pseudobulbs as a sign of insufficient water...is that the case?
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