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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-10-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,711
Posted By dolfanjack
I tie me plants to a bamboo rod using a spent...

I tie me plants to a bamboo rod using a spent flower stem to keep the leaves from being damaged. When I water I fill the vase (about a hour) then dump all the water out. When I have a new plant I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-06-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,711
Posted By dolfanjack
Bare roots

Sorry for the delay
Roots growing outside of vasehttp://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa465/dolfanjack/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160605_145318_hdr.jpg...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2016, 01:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,711
Posted By dolfanjack
I have ten phals all growing in vases without...

I have ten phals all growing in vases without media. Some are grown with a large piece of maple tree bark that the roots can attach to. the oldest has been grown this way for three years the rest for...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-03-2015, 12:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By dolfanjack
Damn, I missed the show. Hopefully next year. Jack

Damn, I missed the show. Hopefully next year. Jack
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-05-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,038
Posted By dolfanjack
My phals are bare root, all my other orchids are...

My phals are bare root, all my other orchids are in "soil". Jack
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-05-2015, 01:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,038
Posted By dolfanjack
I keep my phals in glass vases with no soil at...

I keep my phals in glass vases with no soil at all. I fill each vase once a week, let soak for an hour, then pour the solution into jugs. I use this water for my other plants. Jack
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-19-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,273
Posted By dolfanjack
I have a phal that lost all its roots also. What...

I have a phal that lost all its roots also. What i did is put it in a small glass with wet moss (paper towels) and set the stem of the plant on top of the wet moss. It's very important to keep the...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-31-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,110
Posted By dolfanjack
Maybe that's why it's called Psycho Bride hehehe.

Maybe that's why it's called Psycho Bride hehehe.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-22-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,283
Posted By dolfanjack
Dionaea and Sarracenia. I have been very...

Dionaea and Sarracenia. I have been very fortunate when it comes to pest.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-22-2014, 12:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,283
Posted By dolfanjack
Flea collars for pest control

Has anyone ever use flea collars to control pest on their orchids? Several years ago I had some carnivorous plants with pests problems and used dog flea collars to get rid of the bugs. It worked very...
Forum: Identification Forum 12-18-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,477
Posted By dolfanjack
WOW I know this one! It's Odontonia Pacific...

WOW I know this one! It's Odontonia Pacific Paranoia 'Other Side of Cool' (Miltonia Honolulu) x (Rhynchostele bictoniensis)It's my favorite orchid and I got mine from Lowes also. Jack
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-13-2014, 01:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,323
Posted By dolfanjack
It's Odontonia Pacific Paranoia 'Other Side of...

It's Odontonia Pacific Paranoia 'Other Side of Cool' and I have only had it for two months. It's under 26 watt cfl's. The new growth is bright green so I think it's enough light but time will tell....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-12-2014, 11:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,323
Posted By dolfanjack
Can this Onc. pbulb still spike?

Will an Oncidium pbulb spike right away (if it blooms at all) or could it go some time before it spikes? My Onc. was bought with a spike that grew a larger pbulb (before I purchased it) that hasn’t...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-11-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,653
Posted By dolfanjack
I have found day light cfl's to be the best. I...

I have found day light cfl's to be the best. I grow carnivorous plants, citrus, and orchids and they all do fine with the day light bulbs. I also prefer the color of light they omit. Jack
Forum: Identification Forum 12-11-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By dolfanjack
Sorry I can't help with the I.D. I just wished...

Sorry I can't help with the I.D. I just wished Matsui nursery would provide a page for identifying all of their orchids like they do their Oncidiums. Yesterday I bought a noid onc. from Trader Joe's...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-05-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,475
Posted By dolfanjack
I get my water from a small river near my house...

I get my water from a small river near my house and use a public path to get there. People always look at me funny carrying multiple water jugs with me on my walk. When I tell them its for my orchids...
Forum: Identification Forum 11-24-2014, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,574
Posted By dolfanjack
Did this Orchid have a nursery name? Thanks, Jack

Did this Orchid have a nursery name? Thanks, Jack
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-23-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,266
Posted By dolfanjack
So does Matsui sell/grow cattleya orchids? Their...

So does Matsui sell/grow cattleya orchids? Their web sight doesn't show them growing them. Jack
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-21-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,266
Posted By dolfanjack
Thanks nutgirl, lightseeker01, and everyone else...

Thanks nutgirl, lightseeker01, and everyone else who has replied to this topic. Jack
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-20-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,266
Posted By dolfanjack
RJSquirrel Matsui orchids web sight doesn't...

RJSquirrel
Matsui orchids web sight doesn't show them growing Cattleyas.

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Thanks Ordphien, but it's not...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 11-19-2014, 01:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By dolfanjack
I have Cephalotus, Nepenthes, and several sundews...

I have Cephalotus, Nepenthes, and several sundews in my grow space. The carnivores I'm most fond of now are the macro leaved Utricularias. I have four different species on my east facing window sill....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-12-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,266
Posted By dolfanjack
Who distributes orchids to Trader Joe's?

I just bought a noid purple mini Cattleya from Trader Joe’s and was hoping to maybe id it. I have read that Matsui orchids provide their orchids to Trader Joe’s but their web site doesn’t show them...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-17-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,142
Posted By dolfanjack
I did get it! And it is just as beautiful in...

I did get it! And it is just as beautiful in person as it is in the pictures. Just $12.00 in flower at Lowe's!
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-17-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By dolfanjack
If someone new to orchids (or any flowering...

If someone new to orchids (or any flowering plant) bought a plant in flower that was not fully healthy in my opinion should enjoy the flowers and not cut them. The energy it took to make them has...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-16-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By dolfanjack
To cut flowers or not to cut.

Some people suggest cutting the flower stem of newly purchased orchid to save the plant energy for future flowers. Once the plant uses the energy to make the flowers how much does it take to keep the...
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