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Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 04-20-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,683
Posted By Dan796
moth balls, and/or dried blood make good animal...

moth balls, and/or dried blood make good animal deterrents.
copper foil put around a pots edge will deter slugs if you don't want to use slug bait because of children or pets being around.
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 04-01-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,309
Posted By Dan796
anyone Heard of this greehouse covering?

Has anyone had any experience with Mega greenhouse supply's 70% sunshine permeable molded plastic sheeting that is constructed exactly like corrugated, double walled, ridged polycarbonate sheeting. ...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 04-01-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,415
Posted By Dan796
Thank you for the information! I'm definitely...

Thank you for the information!
I'm definitely going to research this!
Starting with You Tube.
I plan on starting a simple 8' x 20' lean to greenhouse over the next 6 months on my back deck.
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 03-30-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,415
Posted By Dan796
I'd really like to see your schematics for this...

I'd really like to see your schematics for this heating cable idea. I've calculated my needed BTU use at 19,200
Being disabled, a rocket stove is not an option.
And unfortunately, I don't have...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 03-25-2015, 12:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,843
Posted By Dan796
For a wetting agent? I use nothing but a small...

For a wetting agent?
I use nothing but a small squirt of liquid dish detergent every time I water. Any brand works! I've tried them all.
A small squirt per gallon of water works wonders.
I've...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 03-24-2015, 01:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,994
Posted By Dan796
Nice, healthy looking plants! Actually, I have...

Nice, healthy looking plants!
Actually, I have a Phragmipedium Sorcerer's Apprentice in spike right now.
And I hope to see it bloom in the next few weeks.
Phrags. love water! They naturally grow...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 03-24-2015, 12:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,843
Posted By Dan796
I had the same or similar shelving units about 10...

I had the same or similar shelving units about 10 years ago. But, I used flat plastic sweater totes from A big box store (W). (The kind that are shallow enough to slide/roll under a bed (Also, I...
Forum: Identification Forum 02-11-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 709
Posted By Dan796
It looks like a Zygonesia Cynosure hybrid. It...

It looks like a Zygonesia Cynosure hybrid.
It has the same petal/flower shape as Zygonesia Cynosure 'Blue Birds'.
You may find a photo by Googling.
New UN-named hybrids coming out all the time,...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 01-12-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,608
Posted By Dan796
Cypress mulch and Royal Oak charcoal

Hi all,
I've been experimenting with Cypress mulch to grow my Orchids for 2 years now with excellent results!
It's especially good for minis that need a fine bark.
It will hold water, and let...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 01-12-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,727
Posted By Dan796
it's got my "WOW" vote too!

it's got my "WOW" vote too!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-13-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By Dan796
I've grown over 500 Phals in my time. I think...

I've grown over 500 Phals in my time.
I think the Orchid Whisperer gave you perfect advice!
I will add though that the longer the keiki stays on the mother plant,
the stronger it will grow once...
Forum: Propagation 04-11-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,591
Posted By Dan796
Smile Back bulb resources?

Where can I find back bulb resources?
Living permanently disabled, and living on a very small fixed income, I've found many times back bulbs are the best way to afford and/or try new species,...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-11-2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,881
Posted By Dan796
Smile I can see from your picture that the front and...

I can see from your picture that the front and back two bulbs (I can't see the one on it's side) are browning at the bottom of the bulbs.
I'm sorry to say, this is usually a sign that the bulbs are...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-27-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,669
Posted By Dan796
It looks to me like a stagnant air...

It looks to me like a stagnant air fungus/bacterial infection. Do you have a fan running 24/7 near the plants? If not, do so! stagnant air is the perfect medium for growing bacteria, and fungus....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-27-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,712
Posted By Dan796
I once had 100 Phals in my collection, and found...

I once had 100 Phals in my collection, and found that
Phals do best in bright light during the day. You can give them very early morning or very late afternoon sun during the winter months but,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-27-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,731
Posted By Dan796
I bought 9 Better-Gro "orchids-in-a-bag" for...

I bought 9 Better-Gro "orchids-in-a-bag" for $5.00 each at Lowes! Lucky you! You got some for $1.00!
Want to double your money? LOL
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-27-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By Dan796
Phals like temps to be 50 -60 degrees at night. ...

Phals like temps to be 50 -60 degrees at night.
It stimulates them to initiate buds to bloom.
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 12-22-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,000
Posted By Dan796
No we don't have one here. Too bad, I'd really...

No we don't have one here.
Too bad, I'd really like to have one.
Oh well!
Thanks for your reply!
God Bless!
Dan~
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 12-22-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,000
Posted By Dan796
what is a "TJ" that you buy from? I'd love to...

what is a "TJ" that you buy from?
I'd love to have one myself !
Thanks!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 12-21-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,383
Posted By Dan796
Thank You! And I had plenty left over from the...

Thank You!
And I had plenty left over from the last time!
(insanity)
Forum: Potting & Repotting 12-18-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,606
Posted By Dan796
I'd try putting well rinsed activated carbon into...

I'd try putting well rinsed activated carbon into the log, bottle, or what have you. Activated carbon is used in aquarium culture to keep water from going stagnant and smelling bad. And it can easily...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 12-18-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,483
Posted By Dan796
Sorry Daethen, I thought i saw a list of...

Sorry Daethen, I thought i saw a list of seedlings you deflasked in your plant list. I must have read it wrong. sorry!!
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-18-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,895
Posted By Dan796
I'm looking for used T5 HO light fixtures if...

I'm looking for used T5 HO light fixtures if anyone has upgraded to LED, or something else, and don't need them anymore. I'm sure we can come to some kind of ageement over it.
Thanks!
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 12-18-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,483
Posted By Dan796
yeah, losing 150 orchids, along with everything...

yeah, losing 150 orchids, along with everything you own in a flood isn't something you get over in a day.
I still have nightmares about it.
Thanks Daethen.
Are you going be selling some of your...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 12-18-2013, 02:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,483
Posted By Dan796
Keep me in mind if you end up with any extra...

Keep me in mind if you end up with any extra bulbs left over from the repotting!
Even if it's just a few bulbs.
I'd really enjoy having a Sharry Baby again.
I'm sure we could work something out.
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