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Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-09-2016, 12:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,717
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Even in a warm climate, they need at least a...

Even in a warm climate, they need at least a short dry dormant period. I think I might be able to keep it in a long growth cycle then let it go dormant sometime in October, which would be a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-08-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,717
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Question about Catasetum dormancy

Hello everyone,
Today I was lucky enough to get my hands on a Fredclarkeara After Dark 'SVO Black Pearl'. It's a large, robust plant, as Catasetinae tend to be. This one in particular has a large,...
Forum: Identification Forum 01-18-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,244
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Colmanara Wildcat 'Bobcat" AM/AOS

Colmanara Wildcat 'Bobcat" AM/AOS
Forum: Identification Forum 10-09-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,796
Posted By Cloud_gardener
The genius Dendrobium covers over 1500 different...

The genius Dendrobium covers over 1500 different species of orchids. It is so large that the species are split into 8 different sections. One of the sections is Phalaenanthe, which includes all of...
Forum: Identification Forum 09-22-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,796
Posted By Cloud_gardener
I contacted Newman's Nursery and they told me it...

I contacted Newman's Nursery and they told me it was Dendrobium Burana White. It's not a true miniature, and it will get bigger. I actually have a Den. Emma White and it's much larger than this...
Forum: Identification Forum 09-13-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,796
Posted By Cloud_gardener
I bought it from a high-end nursery that I used...

I bought it from a high-end nursery that I used to work for. If my memory serves me right, they get their orchids from Newman's Nursery in Hawaii. Of course their website provides few details.
Forum: Identification Forum 09-13-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,796
Posted By Cloud_gardener
More info

I forgot to mention a few minor details in my original post. The petals have a small slit in the upper portion, before they take their downward curve. The labellum has a pubescent strip with a faded...
Forum: Identification Forum 09-13-2014, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,796
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Looking for ID for a mini phal-type dendrobium

Hello everyone,
I'm back again with another ID question. This time it's for a miniature phalaenopsis-type Dendrobium, at least that's what I think it is. I believed for a long time that it was a...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 08-26-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,174
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Well I sure do appreciate the sound advice. I...

Well I sure do appreciate the sound advice. I came very close to cutting it back and asking questions later. I admit that I had a feeling that the best advice would be to be patient and leave it be....
Forum: Potting & Repotting 08-26-2014, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,174
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Just to reiterate, if the leaves were straight...

Just to reiterate, if the leaves were straight and pointed upward, it wouldn't be a problem. The problem is that the leaf and pseudobulb together is about a foot long, and they're twisted and falling...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 08-26-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,174
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Best way to deal with shriveled pseudobulbs on Cattleya.

My fascination with growing orchids is only A little over a year old. I've learned a lot and have built a fairly large collection. I have 45 orchids growing in my living room window right now, so...
Forum: Identification Forum 08-18-2014, 01:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Thank you for the confirmation!

Thank you for the confirmation!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-16-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,336
Posted By Cloud_gardener
I had a very bad problem with fungus gnats on my...

I had a very bad problem with fungus gnats on my orchids. I tried mosquito dunks, diluting hydrogen peroxide in the water I use for my orchids, diluting neem oil in the water that I used to for my...
Forum: Identification Forum 08-15-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,757
Posted By Cloud_gardener
TJs gets their orchids from Matsui Greenhouses in...

TJs gets their orchids from Matsui Greenhouses in Salinas, Ca. They keep an online catalog of the intergenerics they grow. Here's the link: Matsui Nursery, Inc. - Orchids/Anthurium wholesale...
Forum: Identification Forum 08-15-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 749
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Trader Joes gets their orchids from Matsui...

Trader Joes gets their orchids from Matsui Greenhouses in Salinas, Ca. I've been able to contact them to get an ID on a Colmanara Wildcat I bought at a local TJs. Also, sometimes the ID tag is small...
Forum: Identification Forum 08-15-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By Cloud_gardener
That's right cbuchman, I only knew him by his...

That's right cbuchman, I only knew him by his first name. Anyway here's the link to his website: We bring you the finest Paphiopedilum, Phragmipedium, and other orchids available.: Piping Rock...
Forum: Identification Forum 08-15-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Thanks orchidsamore. I actually used that link to...

Thanks orchidsamore. I actually used that link to come to the conclusion that it's most likely Stan. wardii. I've noticed that there's some slight variability in the brightness of the yellow, and the...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-27-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Need help with a Stanhopea spp. ID

Hello everyone,
I bought this beautiful Stanhopea off the lone orchid grower here in upstate NY. I paid $5 for it, then was delighted to find it in spike when I brought it home to transplant it into...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-23-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,161
Posted By Cloud_gardener
I don't want to say your Oncidium is an exact...

I don't want to say your Oncidium is an exact match, but it's a 99% match. The only noticeable difference is that mine has a very slight break in the red on the petals/sepals. I forgot to mention...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-23-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,161
Posted By Cloud_gardener
It's funny that you mention that because one of...

It's funny that you mention that because one of my family members bought me a TJs orchid for X-mas. I had no doubt it was a Colmanara Wildcat. This NoID TJs Oncidium flowers are much smaller than the...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-23-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,161
Posted By Cloud_gardener
I was able to find contact info for Matsui...

I was able to find contact info for Matsui Nursery, so I guess I'll give that a try. Unfortunately the last blooms faded back in December and it's been aggressively adding pseudobulbs since. I also...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-22-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,161
Posted By Cloud_gardener
Need help identifying an Oncidium

Hello everyone, I am a new member, and this is my first post. I've used Orchid Board for a long time for orchid information, and I've finally decided to create an account. I can't seem to find any...
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