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Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 03-02-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,389
Posted By NealW
I wouldn't split it at that size, the general...

I wouldn't split it at that size, the general rule is 2 big bulbs and a growth or three smaller bulbs and a growth per division. Miltoniopsis will usually divide themselves once the plant is big...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 03-01-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,389
Posted By NealW
Yes, but don't pack the sphagnum as tight as the...

Yes, but don't pack the sphagnum as tight as the commercial growers do. It takes some feel to get the right amount of moss, wrap the base of the plant loosely and then slide it in to a pot. You...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 03-01-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,389
Posted By NealW
With Miltoniopsis it is important to REPOT each...

With Miltoniopsis it is important to REPOT each spring after flowering. Use a well drained, but moisture retentive mix (something like 1 pt med bark with two parts fine bark). Repot into a pot that...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 11-30-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,460
Posted By NealW
Wait until the new growths are 4-5" long, then...

Wait until the new growths are 4-5" long, then repot. Beallaras tend to be strong growers, so the growths may already be big enough to transplant.
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 10-28-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,460
Posted By NealW
In the mean time, wrap the pot lightly with moss,...

In the mean time, wrap the pot lightly with moss, and place it in a larger pot to protect the new roots as they emerge.
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 10-28-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,503
Posted By NealW
I am not positive, but this may be a clone of...

I am not positive, but this may be a clone of Colmanara Catatante (Cat-a-taunt). This is Oncidium Spacetante (Oncidium Debutante x spacelatum) x Odonticidium Wildcat (Odontonia Rustic Brigde x...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 07-13-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,400
Posted By NealW
Aliceara Pacific Nova is: Brassidium Shooting...

Aliceara Pacific Nova is: Brassidium Shooting Star x Miltonia clowesii
There are at least two clones around, this one and 'Butter Buds'
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-07-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,790
Posted By NealW
Disa in SemiHydroponic culture

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has tried Disas in SH culture. It seems like a good idea since the disas like to be moist all the time. I just repotted a D. Uniflora into a SH setup. Still, I...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-28-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
Posted By NealW
Nice, beautiful flowers. Mine is growing in a...

Nice, beautiful flowers. Mine is growing in a cold greenhouse and still resting.
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-23-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,977
Posted By NealW
Lilly, Pacifica is just south of San Francisco....

Lilly,
Pacifica is just south of San Francisco.

BTW, I might mention that Scott told me that while White Oak will not be selling at the Pacific Orchid Exposition (March 3-6), they will be...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-23-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,435
Posted By NealW
Camille, It certainly helps if the plants are...

Camille,
It certainly helps if the plants are health when you get them. Big box stores usually let their plants get too dried out, so I usually buy only if the plants have just arrived and still...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 02-23-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,383
Posted By NealW
OrchidWorks

The plugs from OrchidWorks are very nice. I ordered a couple hundred last fall. The plugs were very impressive. Most went directly into 3-4" pots. A couple of crosses with a more petite habit...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-23-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,435
Posted By NealW
Miltoniopsis

That is a very nice waterfall Miltoniopsis!

I noticed several folks bemoaning their lack of success with Miltoniopsis so I will let you all in on the secret... repot often!
Pot in an open,...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-23-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,113
Posted By NealW
Grow it in whatever medium you are comfortable...

Grow it in whatever medium you are comfortable with. Once it is rooted, give it bright light, let dry between waterings, fertilize regularly while in growth, give it a cooler, drier winter rest...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-23-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,977
Posted By NealW
Another place that has some neat Odm/Onc species...

Another place that has some neat Odm/Onc species is White Oak Orchids (WOO) in Pacifica, CA.
I was there this weekend, they had a whole bench of Odont intergenerics in bloom plus some nice species...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-14-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,222
Posted By NealW
Wildcat variations

Check this out, it's a link to a PDF from Matsui Corp showing the varieties of Wildcat that they carry.

http://www.matsuinursery.net/Intergenericidphotosseven.pdf

I think I like 'Rainbow' the...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-09-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,977
Posted By NealW
Smile Odont sources

Golden Gate Orchids in SF. Tom has lots of stuff that is not on the website, ask him about what you are looking for. The plants are as good as you can find, and Tom is a world class grower....
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-03-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,611
Posted By NealW
Question Odcdm Lucy Jewett ???

I picked up an Odcdm Lucy Jewett last night at the local orchid soc. meeting. The cross is (Odcdm Tiger Hambuhren x Onc trilobum) and the clone is 'Golden Gate' (always a good sign). Anyone...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-02-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Poll: orchid food
Views: 5,482
Posted By NealW
Ray, if there is a urea content to the...

Ray, if there is a urea content to the fertilizer, should we just ignore that percentage of the nitrogen content?

thanks

Neal
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-02-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 22
Poll: orchid food
Views: 5,482
Posted By NealW
You are right, and I did mean to write nitrogen,...

You are right, and I did mean to write nitrogen, not dissolved solids, brain freeze I guess, all too common these days. Thanks for the formula, that will definitely come in handy.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-01-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 830
Posted By NealW
Thanks, I add more as stuff blooms. I have a few...

Thanks, I add more as stuff blooms. I have a few more to add this week. Most of the Odm don't bloom until spring, so there should be a bunch more then, check back again.

Neal
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-01-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 830
Posted By NealW
Hi all - new to the board

but not new to orchids. I've been growing orchids for years and have a 20x24 ft GH in my yard. I started off growing Phals and Catts, moved to species (mostly), moved to Miltoniopsis, and am now...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-01-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 22
Poll: orchid food
Views: 5,482
Posted By NealW
I have used the Miracle-Gro 30-10-10 Acid Orchid...

I have used the Miracle-Gro 30-10-10 Acid Orchid food on and off for years, it seems to work quite well.
Yes it has urea in it, which is a waste as it is washed throught the mix before it can be...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-01-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,350
Posted By NealW
Some of the large European orchid wholesalers...

Some of the large European orchid wholesalers have adopted the term "Cambria orchid" to mean any Odont/Onc intergeneric hybrid. This is due to the long term popularity of Vuyl Cambria 'Plush'. The...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-01-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,044
Posted By NealW
Oda. Taylor Barfield 'Sweet Innocence' AM/AOS...

Oda. Taylor Barfield 'Sweet Innocence' AM/AOS from my collection,
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5376691915_f4aa6f3dfc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27939277@N08/5376691915/)
Oda Taylor...
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