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Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-09-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rainshadow
Thanks, that's what I was hoping to do. It has...

Thanks, that's what I was hoping to do. It has filled out except for the part that was damaged when it had no roots.

Its just a Noid but looks exactly like pictures of Zygopetalum Rhein Moonlight...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-08-2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rainshadow
Zygo division

Hi everyone, hope you are all blooming. I don't come here often since I only have 2 orchids anymore but hope to remedy that someday.

My question is about my Zygo I described in Reeses thread. It...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-08-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,472
Posted By Rainshadow
My sister and niece bought me a Zygo as a gift 3...

My sister and niece bought me a Zygo as a gift 3 (?) years ago and helpfully repotted it into cheap heavy orchid medium. By the time they got it up to me it was very sad indeed, I can't remember if...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 10-20-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
Posted By Rainshadow
zygo

Thanks, I thought it was supposed to be resting now instead of growing but am not sure. This is the habit it has had since I got it but I don't know if fall is when it grows or if it is because my...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 10-20-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
Posted By Rainshadow
zygo repot

Hi everyone. I haven't been around much as my health isn't very good and I only have 2 (GASP) orchids left. I did not get them repotted in a timely manner. My Zygo is in a 5" plastic pot and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-30-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,036
Posted By Rainshadow
I'm so impressed, I've always wanted to do that. ...

I'm so impressed, I've always wanted to do that.

rainshadow
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-10-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,735
Posted By Rainshadow
Well yours look better than mine that blew off...

Well yours look better than mine that blew off the windowsill this spring and fell on its head out of the pot. It did bloom though.

Mine arrived last year as a gift 'helpfully' repotted in Miracle...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 06-08-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,352
Posted By Rainshadow
Thanks for the responses, I needed some sympathy....

Thanks for the responses, I needed some sympathy. :biggrin:

I like it too but my eyes were swelling shut and I couldn't breathe. I put it in front of an open window which helped and I'm HOPING...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 06-08-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,352
Posted By Rainshadow
Death by Miltoniopsis

Me, not the plant. I was so pleased with my recent purchase even though it is a Safeway Noid....aaggh! It got happy after a couple of days and has started emitting such a strong fragrance its nearly...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-07-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,261
Posted By Rainshadow
Right place

You'll find lots of help here. I came here last year with a sick gift Zygo, its now in bloom.

I live in the desert as well and have reflowered Miltoniopsis in the past. I just got a new one and...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 06-05-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,043
Posted By Rainshadow
Thanks Silkin, I think I will leave it intact. ...

Thanks Silkin, I think I will leave it intact. Its a big red one with a large mask and smells really nice. It came from Matsui Nursery in California, I live in Washington state and I don't know if...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 06-04-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,043
Posted By Rainshadow
overgrown miltoniopsis

Oh, I fell off the wagon, bought a noid miltoniopsis at Safeway, I swore I wasn't going to do that any more...

It is so overgrown in a tall 4" pot. It has 5 spikes, I don't know how many plants...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-23-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,197
Posted By Rainshadow
zygonesia? Have to look that one up. Ah, the...

zygonesia? Have to look that one up.
Ah, the heartbreak of Noids...sepals and petals on mine are the same as yours but lip may be closer to a solid color without the stripes.
My Zygo was...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-22-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,197
Posted By Rainshadow
politically incorrect?

Got to thinking...I hope I wasn't insulting when I asked if my noid could be similar to your named hybrid, none intended, I apologize as I was raised by wolves and sometimes lack finesse.

Several...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-22-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,197
Posted By Rainshadow
cute

Do you know if that is a readily available plant that is likely to show up as a noid at home depot? Flowers look like my gift noid. Its doesn't like my conditions very much, growth is SLOW. It has 3...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-23-2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,944
Posted By Rainshadow
Must be a Phal type, they like warmth but still...

Must be a Phal type, they like warmth but still water carefully till you see some new growth, humidity will help but be careful. My computer is lame, have to sign off, good luck, Rainshadow
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-23-2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,338
Posted By Rainshadow
Beautiful. Sniff sniff.. rainshadow

Beautiful. Sniff sniff..
rainshadow
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-23-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,944
Posted By Rainshadow
Its lives!

Kind of looks like a Nobile cane but I can't tell from the photo if it is a Nobile or a sad Phal type Dend. When you got it did it have flowers on a spray near the tip or clusters of 1-3 down the...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 11-11-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,965
Posted By Rainshadow
That one has always been on my wish list. ...

That one has always been on my wish list.

Rainshadow
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 11-11-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,844
Posted By Rainshadow
Really beautiful, Dends are my favorites and I...

Really beautiful, Dends are my favorites and I don't think I can grow them where I am now..sigh.

Rainshadow
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-04-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,814
Posted By Rainshadow
flowering phals

I used to flower other orchids but could not get the Phals to bloom except under lights. I moved and they are getting a little more light and a better drop in night temps and ones I've had have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-04-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,510
Posted By Rainshadow
thanks

Thanks for the responses, I've had drops of sap on spikes before but still can't understand why it would only appear on only one leaf??? Maybe it has something to do with the way the light is hitting...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-03-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,510
Posted By Rainshadow
sticky drops on phal

I found this in the archives but am not sure if it was described as a problem or not.

I confess, I had this on a different phal last year and threw it out. It only affects one leaf, clear, sticky...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-09-2011, 02:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,979
Posted By Rainshadow
Really beautiful, does it have any fragrance? ...

Really beautiful, does it have any fragrance?

Rainshadow...plotting....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-09-2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,304
Posted By Rainshadow
Yup, same experiment with Miracle Grow mix I made...

Yup, same experiment with Miracle Grow mix I made with my Zygo...snatched from the jaws of death and recovering nicely, hope your plant does as well.

Rainshadow
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