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Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-17-2015, 07:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 707
Posted By Highland Fashionista
I have no idea what kind of plant it is...I got...

I have no idea what kind of plant it is...I got it off of Ebay, and when I get a new kind of plant of the first time, I tend not to go for anything with too fancy a provenance as I am still in the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-16-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 707
Posted By Highland Fashionista
I'm actually glad to know that. I had been...

I'm actually glad to know that. I had been wondering about that as other pics I've seen show bulbs that are still smooth but mine seem to "hit it and quit". Maybe its because this is a first...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-16-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 707
Posted By Highland Fashionista
YEah, I think that may be collateral damage from...

YEah, I think that may be collateral damage from when I switched culture. Although I have one other oncidium that does that too. Once the flower spike goes, the old Pbulb shrivels, but it doesn't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-16-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 707
Posted By Highland Fashionista
My first Miltonia

So I ordered this plant from Ebay, and it came looking as if it had just lost its inflorescence. I trimmed the stem and put cinnamon on it, plonked it in SH culture (I seem to have luck with all my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-16-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,428
Posted By Highland Fashionista
Here it is

So. The Sharry Baby is in bloom. Like so many of my plants, it looked like it was getting ready to bloom right as I was going to be out of the country on holiday. When I am away, my plants do get...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-15-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,634
Posted By Highland Fashionista
My New Spring/Summer Setup

Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to share my new setup. When the night temperatures don't get below 55 degrees in the conservatory, I move my orchids in there (South/West Exposure with a Filtered Glass...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-22-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,428
Posted By Highland Fashionista
Thanks everyone, I can't wait to smell the...

Thanks everyone, I can't wait to smell the much-touted chocolate orchid for myself.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-22-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,428
Posted By Highland Fashionista
I think some of it may have to do with the cooler...

I think some of it may have to do with the cooler night temps here in Scotland as well...Who knows. I just repotted the Miltonia yesterday, so here's hoping the third time's a charm...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,428
Posted By Highland Fashionista
Hi everyone...this is a very happy update to my...

Hi everyone...this is a very happy update to my original Sharry Baby post. I was sure that this plant would never bloom for me, because of a combination of occasional letting it get too dry while...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-28-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,877
Posted By Highland Fashionista
An Oncidium Update, My First Spanish Dancers

The Oncidium with the dreaded "Black Spot" that turned out to be nothing...is in full bloom. Apologies for the low quality iPhone pics. And I was too lazy to turn off the grow lights on the second...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-01-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,090
Posted By Highland Fashionista
Yeah, I'm actually surprised that we still have...

Yeah, I'm actually surprised that we still have this room open, to be honest. It has been a mild fall here in the Highlands. I normally move most of my "chids to an upstairs growing area that has...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-01-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,090
Posted By Highland Fashionista
This one was actually pretty inexpensive...try...

This one was actually pretty inexpensive...try amazon. I can't remember where this one came from, but it was about £19.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-01-2014, 06:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,090
Posted By Highland Fashionista
I need to go away more often

I am just back from a nearly 3-week holiday. I left my orchids in their "summer place" in the front conservatory in our house (same as a "sun room" in the US), although I was wary doing so because it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-01-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,877
Posted By Highland Fashionista
Here is an update of this Oncidium that I got...

Here is an update of this Oncidium that I got from Ebay. I wasn't expecting much from it, as you can see from the pics when I got it, it looked like it was going to take a while to establish itself,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-09-2014, 05:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,070
Posted By Highland Fashionista
The rescue plant continues to thrive...It;s even...

The rescue plant continues to thrive...It;s even staked-up now. The first time I have ever had to do that. I'm happy to report I didn't break anything.

The plant has also convinced it's neighbour...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-09-2014, 05:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,395
Posted By Highland Fashionista
WOW, tha Catt is FABULOUS. What a lovely surprise...

WOW, tha Catt is FABULOUS. What a lovely surprise to find birds in your orchids. Makes me long for a warmer climate. It is a strictly indoor venture here in Scotland. Unless you really like slugs....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-29-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,877
Posted By Highland Fashionista
Hi James, I really love OrchidBoard, so you...

Hi James,
I really love OrchidBoard, so you are going to get the long-winded answer.

I think I was originally drawn to SH because of how clean and compact it seemed (being a newbie and all),...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-29-2014, 02:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,877
Posted By Highland Fashionista
Thanks. Already this morning the spot seems a lot...

Thanks. Already this morning the spot seems a lot drier after putting the cinnamon on it. I have never had a plant with this kind of an issue before, so I have nothing to compare it to, but if this...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-28-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,877
Posted By Highland Fashionista
Yikes! The Black Spot! Another Oncidium

Hi all. Here I am again with another oncidium question. I got this Oncidium from Ebay today. When I unwrapped it, I was met with one less than fabulous looking pseudobulb (old, there is an old spike...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 07-28-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,488
Posted By Highland Fashionista
I live in Scotland and I'm thinking this might be...

I live in Scotland and I'm thinking this might be a good one for me. I live right next to the sea, so humidity and coolness are right there. What kind of medium are you in ? It looks like spag moss...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-28-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,428
Posted By Highland Fashionista
Optimist...that is perfect for when I am going to...

Optimist...that is perfect for when I am going to be away for a few days, thanks!

And mtorchid, yes, that is a French press cafétiere that that big phal is in. I put it in there because the plant...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 07-27-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,715
Posted By Highland Fashionista
I just happened to click on this while browsing...

I just happened to click on this while browsing and now I'm OBSESSED. I LOVE THIS. when I get a little more experience, I am totally going to try my hand at something like this.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-27-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,428
Posted By Highland Fashionista
WOW. That is a gorgeous plant. And that is an...

WOW. That is a gorgeous plant. And that is an excellent idea about putting it in another container. I am actually thinking I may go back to SH when it is time to repot. I have a heat mat I can always...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-26-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,428
Posted By Highland Fashionista
Obviously I'm no expert, seeing as though this is...

Obviously I'm no expert, seeing as though this is my first onc, but everything I've read seems to point to the fact that oncs seem to get these spots ...it's just a "thing". Someone I'm sure will...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-26-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,070
Posted By Highland Fashionista
Ooh, that's a good idea. Also, I've never staked...

Ooh, that's a good idea. Also, I've never staked a new spike before...I'm so paranoid I'm going to break it. Luckily they are growing in a pretty straight-up way, so it should be elementary, but do...
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