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Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-10-2019, 11:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,016
Posted By Sommeil
It does seem a bit out there, but that's all I...

It does seem a bit out there, but that's all I got lol
Do you have another theory in mind?

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That does...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-10-2019, 12:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,016
Posted By Sommeil
Well DeaC, you may have been right! After setting...

Well DeaC, you may have been right! After setting out the beer and pellets for 2 nights I didn't see any slugs or snails (or any traces of them), but I certainly noticed an influx of cockroaches....
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-08-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,016
Posted By Sommeil
It's sitting on the porch floor lol. I think...

It's sitting on the porch floor lol.

I think it's a bit unlikely as well, but I can't really think of what else would lead to nibbled roots :scratchhead:
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-07-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,016
Posted By Sommeil
Hmm, it has iron phosphate as the active...

Hmm, it has iron phosphate as the active ingredient. Between the beer and the Gardensafe slug/snail bait I'm hoping to have results. If not I'll order some of the Bug-Geta.

I'm planning on...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-07-2019, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,016
Posted By Sommeil
The vanda is placed outside. I haven't...

The vanda is placed outside. I haven't necessarily seen any trails but it may be possible that it's because of the watering routine. I have seen snails on other nearby plants a few times. I'll give...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-07-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,016
Posted By Sommeil
They definitely are at the root tips. But they...

They definitely are at the root tips. But they didn't have these notches before.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-07-2019, 12:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,016
Posted By Sommeil
Question Is this a sign of snails/slugs? (Vanda in vase culture)

Hey folks, I noticed these crescentic bite-outs on my vanda's roots today. I have it in vase culture. I'm suspecting slugs or snails. What do you think?

Also what would be best for treatment in a...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 08-08-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,094
Posted By Sommeil
Thanks Dollythehun. I'll give that a go! I guess...

Thanks Dollythehun. I'll give that a go! I guess that just means I'll have to maybe wait until late fall or early winter to bring it in.

This is what happens when you purchase an orchid before...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 08-08-2019, 02:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,094
Posted By Sommeil
Question Growing dendrobium parishii indoors?

I wanted to see if anybody has experience growing dendrobium parishii in an indoor setting.

My culture has a temp of ~77F with maybe a few degrees cooler in winter. And I have a southeast window....
Forum: Identification Forum 07-18-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,601
Posted By Sommeil
Interesting, I guess my little guy is mostly...

Interesting, I guess my little guy is mostly cattleya then!
Forum: Identification Forum 07-17-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,601
Posted By Sommeil
Blooms

So very old post, but here is an update. Over the few years of having this plant, I was able to make it bloom, but I did not take any pictures :rofl:

But...

I can show you what they sort of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-13-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,587
Posted By Sommeil
Haha thanks guys! I'll be sure to plant them...

Haha thanks guys!

I'll be sure to plant them in a pot soon~
Much appreciated though! Now I just need to take care of my babies and hope for some blooms! I've wanted a V. Pachara Delight for the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-13-2019, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,587
Posted By Sommeil
I appreciate it! My girlfriend has been telling...

I appreciate it!
My girlfriend has been telling me I should repot them, but I was reluctant to since I didn't want to stress them out before they bloom. But now that I'm certain they wont this year,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-13-2019, 01:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,587
Posted By Sommeil
Also, I placed my catasetums out there too since...

Also, I placed my catasetums out there too since their AOS sheets recommend similar conditions during their growth phase.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-12-2019, 08:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,587
Posted By Sommeil
http://www.orchidboard.com/community/attachment.ph...

http://www.orchidboard.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=138907&stc=1&d=1562979219

How about this?! :rofl: They dont call me Mcguiver for nothing! They dont actually call me that. But I...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-12-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,491
Posted By Sommeil
So true. I have a siphon just for that purpose...

So true. I have a siphon just for that purpose :lol:
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-12-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,491
Posted By Sommeil
So would that be a no on the layer of leca beads...

So would that be a no on the layer of leca beads on the bottom?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-12-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,587
Posted By Sommeil
Well this whole week in GA has been cloudy with...

Well this whole week in GA has been cloudy with some sun and I have a shade cloth over my porch, so hopefully that will do. I'll keep an eye on them to make sure they're not burning up.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-12-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,587
Posted By Sommeil
Thanks for the heads up. How would you recommend...

Thanks for the heads up. How would you recommend I acclimate the vanda?
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-12-2019, 02:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,491
Posted By Sommeil
Good to hear your vandas are doing well now! I...

Good to hear your vandas are doing well now! I have recently started a vase culture for my vandas as well.

So you say you soak them for 3 hours every other day?! Wow, I've been soaking them for 30...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-11-2019, 09:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,855
Posted By Sommeil
Yeah, I definitely got the idea from...

Yeah, I definitely got the idea from Missorchidgirl on youtube :lol:
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-11-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,855
Posted By Sommeil
It worked!

Well folks, I snipped off the dead roots and soaked the roots with Physan20. It looks like it did the job! Not to mention the flowers have not fallen off despite the torture I put it through!...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-11-2019, 12:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,587
Posted By Sommeil
You may have a point. I'll put one of my vandas...

You may have a point. I'll put one of my vandas out there behind a leggy potted hydrangea and see how she likes it.:lol:
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-10-2019, 10:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,587
Posted By Sommeil
Thank you for the response! I'm glad you like the...

Thank you for the response! I'm glad you like the setup!
I like your idea about the IKEA lights. I'll look into them and maybe a standing lamp with multiple flexible fixtures.

Your idea of a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-10-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,587
Posted By Sommeil
Please critique my setup!

Hello all!

After a long sabbatical of growing orchids due to a big move, I decided to purchase a huge haul of orchids to replenish my collection. Now here I am with a cluster of various orchids at...
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