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Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-14-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,335
Posted By Houston
Mimic nature. Don't water it. The added benefit...

Mimic nature. Don't water it. The added benefit is that if you experience a cool day, the evaporative cooling from water won't cause rot.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-08-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,148
Posted By Houston
It grows in hydroton and has since I received it...

It grows in hydroton and has since I received it from another OB member. I fertilize it whenever I remember to. Which is usually weakly / monthly haha.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-06-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,148
Posted By Houston
Blc. Maikai Mayumi - 3rd year blooming

http://i.imgur.com/PzmXMFo.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Ksyv3DT.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LAvWmjl.jpg

Must be liking what i'm doing or really easy to grow, but ill take it :)
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-16-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,547
Posted By Houston
The amount of water/fertilizer I have to do for...

The amount of water/fertilizer I have to do for the 2 weeks of flowers I get. The flower to effort ratio is high :rofl:
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-23-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,547
Posted By Houston
Right on. Love the smell of that hybrid. If I see...

Right on. Love the smell of that hybrid. If I see it again at this years show i'm not passing like I did last year (even though I swore off Catts) :bad:
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 02-06-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,960
Posted By Houston
Ray i've since figured that out :-\ Still on the...

Ray i've since figured that out :-\ Still on the learning curve. However, I grow my vegetables in hydro, orchids in hydro and if I could swing it, my container plants in hydro :P In fact, i'm going...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 02-06-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,960
Posted By Houston
All of my orchids are in s/h. Blc. Maikai and...

All of my orchids are in s/h. Blc. Maikai and Cattleyas are flourishing after 3 Houston winters on porch. Lows down to 33 without evaporative cooling. Dendrobium Abberans old growth has survived but...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-17-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,854
Posted By Houston
NY, How my porch is setup, during the summer...

NY,

How my porch is setup, during the summer no direct light. Come winter, Suns lower on horizon and I forget to put them behind shade cloth.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-17-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,854
Posted By Houston
Blc. Maykai mayumi year 2 bloom

2015 blooming
http://i.imgur.com/xYetoIG.jpg

2016 blooming, tripled in size. Slight sunburn this year (no sunscreen) :roll:
http://i.imgur.com/6PNI2aS.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7i0MMjn.jpg

Also...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 01-19-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,129
Posted By Houston
Please update us when it's in full bloom :-)

Please update us when it's in full bloom :-)
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 01-19-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,909
Posted By Houston
3+ blooms a year? How long do they last? Great...

3+ blooms a year? How long do they last? Great coloring. It must like what you're doing!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-13-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,014
Posted By Houston
BLC. Maikai 'Mayumi' first bloom

First time blooming. Received this orchid about 2 years ago from a fellow OB member and re-potted to S/H using an orange juice container and lava rocks that I smashed into smaller pieces with a...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 01-13-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 825
Posted By Houston
Winter rest light

Do d. Parishii canes need light during the winter as it sheds all of its leaves down to bare cane which I deduce to mean that it conducts no photosynthesis during its winter rest before spring...
Forum: Identification Forum 09-09-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By Houston
Thanks silken. That looks to be spot on. Going...

Thanks silken. That looks to be spot on. Going to try one in S/H.
Forum: Identification Forum 09-09-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By Houston
Flower ID

Friend took this picture at a show but didn't photograph the tag. I think it may be some sort of Vanda. Any thoughts? It was blooming in April.

http://i.imgur.com/3d0WYkH.jpg
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 08-31-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By Houston
Wonderful! My favorite den. even though I don't...

Wonderful! My favorite den. even though I don't own it yet! Where did you find this beauty?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-25-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,470
Posted By Houston
Orchid nurseries in Florida Keys

I am visiting the Florida Keys in a couple of weeks and would like to visit a nursery / green house while there. Does anyone know of any orchid growers in the islands?
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-25-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,936
Posted By Houston
If you leave it in that moss take that leaf out...

If you leave it in that moss take that leaf out so it isn't damaged by the water. As for planting them in the same pot, it may make re-potting difficult if the routes become intertwined with one...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-25-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,212
Posted By Houston
Give the bark a good soaking by setting it in...

Give the bark a good soaking by setting it in water again and then mentally note how heavy it feels. In about a week or less it should be dry again and will feel considerably lighter. Using a...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-24-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,037
Posted By Houston
That's a really kind thing of you to do...

That's a really kind thing of you to do cristiano. They perked right up with some attention and care :-) Nice job!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-23-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,140
Posted By Houston
I am unsure of the name. It's on a wire rack on...

I am unsure of the name. It's on a wire rack on my balcony behind a white bed sheet to protect it from the direct Texas sun. The sun has since retreated onto the deck by about a foot. Day time...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-23-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,140
Posted By Houston
Cattleya refusing to bloom

Growing conditions: Zone 9, Houston, high humidity, bright indirect light, constant air movement sitting on rack outside.

This Cattleya has had 3 new growths under my care since receiving it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-23-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,212
Posted By Houston
Are you sure the roots are rotting? If it was...

Are you sure the roots are rotting? If it was dried out then it might be blasting buds for that reason. It's best not to disturb the roots during flowering, but it seems you've unpotted it now. I...
Forum: Propagation 04-23-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,668
Posted By Houston
I would also like to see the pollination process...

I would also like to see the pollination process if you have video or photos documenting it :)
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-23-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,637
Posted By Houston
The rotting looks clustered to that area. If you...

The rotting looks clustered to that area. If you feel it is spreading would you consider cutting off just below the rot to prevent further spread? When you water the plant do you allow water to...
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