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Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-25-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,257
Posted By empiref
Exclamation Pine Cone Scales as potting media?

Hello all,

Hope you're all well.

I want to repot some phals that I have, and I have access to large quantities of pine cone scales (pinus pinea genus)
and also cypress pine cones.

Has...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 03-24-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,349
Posted By empiref
Lightbulb Pine Cone Scales as potting media?

Hello all,

Hope you're all well.

I want to repot some phals that I have, and I have access to large quantities of pine cone scales (pinus pinea genus)
and also cypress pine cones.

Has...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-29-2018, 04:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,681
Posted By empiref
Phalaenopsis leaf spots

Hello Fellow Orchid enthusiasts,

Hope you all had a great Christmas,

I am facing a problem with some of my SWC phals; I have an enclosed setup, under the jars I have led lights for root zone...
Forum: Hybrids 03-23-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,095
Posted By empiref
Glad you are feeling better!

Glad you are feeling better!
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-23-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,733
Posted By empiref
Shift from S/H to full water culture after (FWC), advice needed.

Hello all,

I hope you and your orchids are doing well.

I started growing orchids around 7 years ago, and quickly got introduced to the S/H medium using hydroton.

I have 11 cymbidiums and 10...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 03-23-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,121
Posted By empiref
Question Up-potting cymbidiums, Do I cut 2/3rd of the root mass?

Hello all,

Hope you and your orchids are all doing well.

I have a question, I have been growing several cyms in a semi-hydro hydroton setup, some of the are due to be moved to bigger size pots...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-04-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,387
Posted By empiref
Thank you Ray, Do I cut the flower spike??

Thank you Ray,

Do I cut the flower spike??
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-04-2016, 12:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,387
Posted By empiref
Hello Ray. My questions are: * Will the...

Hello Ray.

My questions are:

* Will the plant keep on growing new leaves after the top one broke?

** What do you advise me to do? Place the plant back in semi/hydro?

*** Did I do the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-03-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,387
Posted By empiref
Exclamation URGENT:: Phalaenopsis - Semi/Hydro - 3 Years - Root Damage and Loss

Hello all; Hope everyone is well...

I don't know if this is the right place to post this issue; but I need urgent expert advice on the matter.

I own a Phalaenopsis, that was originally planted...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-30-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,607
Posted By empiref
Thank you for your reply Ray; When I first...

Thank you for your reply Ray;

When I first started using the product around 3 years ago; it was still called Kelpak, then they changed the name to Kelpmax. Back in the Kelpak days; the label had...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-28-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,607
Posted By empiref
Here is proof that Kelpmax works wonders; I use...

Here is proof that Kelpmax works wonders; I use it as an addition to my fert. at a ratio of 1:500 twice a month.
Forum: Hybrids 11-12-2015, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,612
Posted By empiref
Hello Ray, The roots image are of another...

Hello Ray,

The roots image are of another phal, as proof of the success I am having with semi-hydro following your directions.

As for the 2 plants in question, I have not removed them from the...
Forum: Hybrids 11-11-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,612
Posted By empiref
Question Sunburn... Advice needed (thank you)

Hello all,

So here's my story...

I am not new to orchid growing; I have 11 cyms and 7 phals all growing in semi-hydro medium and doing really well. (one pic attached below as proof of success...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-07-2015, 06:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,909
Posted By empiref
I am not sure I understand what you mean; but it...

I am not sure I understand what you mean; but it is a standard pot which I turned into a semi-hydro pot, 2 side holes at about 2 inches high from the bottom.

The plants are always flushed when...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-07-2015, 04:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,909
Posted By empiref
Nope, the reservoir is at the bottom of the same...

Nope, the reservoir is at the bottom of the same pot.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-07-2015, 04:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,909
Posted By empiref
Thank you very much for your help; this is...

Thank you very much for your help; this is another Phal with the same growing condition and care...
I am just going to let it be and see where this is going to lead to.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-04-2015, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,909
Posted By empiref
Question Extra long spike, few flowers

Hello Everyone,

Bought this Phal two years ago, was planted in sphagnum moss; moved it to S/H right away and it thrived; the phal came with two flower spikes.

It has been growing new leaves and...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 05-31-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,767
Posted By empiref
Hello Ray, Hope you are well. A quick...

Hello Ray,

Hope you are well.

A quick question if I may.

How long should I keep the bag over the plant?
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-15-2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,767
Posted By empiref
Thank you Ray; I am going to take your expert...

Thank you Ray; I am going to take your expert advice.
I am waiting until the blooms fall off, and then transfer the phals into semi-hydro, since all my orchids are in semi-hydro and doing superbly...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-15-2015, 02:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,767
Posted By empiref
Thank you Joann, I am well aware of the...

Thank you Joann,

I am well aware of the timing and the importance of the roots emerging from the rhizome.

My question was; would a bag that is placed over the pot and tied securely ofeer a more...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-14-2015, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,767
Posted By empiref
Semi-Hydro question for a phal that is about to be transplanted

Hello all,

I have a question; I have some phals that I need to move into semi-hydro after they finish blooming, they are now planted in bark.

I have moved phals before into semi-hydro from...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 10-13-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,419
Posted By empiref
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 10-13-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,419
Posted By empiref
Question When to move spiking cymbidiums under a covered patio/balcony

Hello all,

Hope everyone is doing well.

This late spring, I moved my 9 cymbidiums outside to the terrace, in the open, to get full sun during the summer. This is my first year to bring them out...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-22-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,413
Posted By empiref
I can plug the two small holes on the side, as...

I can plug the two small holes on the side, as for the airflow inside the pot, I have no idea (the expert need to answer that), airflow outside the pot is very good, basically all day and night.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-22-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,413
Posted By empiref
Exclamation Large Cymbidiums + self-sustaining watering method

Hello everyone,

Hope everyone had a Blessed Easter.

I have a dozen large cymbidiums which I will move outside for the summer, very breezy and windy spot. I will also be placing a 50% shade...
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