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Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 08-19-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,394
Posted By jwpotter
Eria hyacinthoides when blooms?

I just got an eria recently. It is a nice plant, but wondering when it tends to bloom, and how often.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-12-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By jwpotter
HI Bud, Thanks much!!! Sounds a lot better...

HI Bud,

Thanks much!!! Sounds a lot better then just spraying them with water.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-12-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By jwpotter
Yes, I think they are aphids. I looked elsewhere...

Yes, I think they are aphids. I looked elsewhere and found an article that said one effective way was to wash them off with a jet of water. I did this, and they seem to be gone. But, is there a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-12-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By jwpotter
Help!!! Cymbidum Bugs

For the first time, after having cymbidums for several years, I discovered bugs on some buds. So far they seem to be isolated to this one section. What is the best way to get rid of them. I am...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-21-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,204
Posted By jwpotter
Does Root Type Indicate Water Needs

As I have been working with my orchids and learning more about them, it seems to me that the root type seems to correlate to the water needs. Thought I would ask some of you who are much more...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-21-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,204
Posted By jwpotter
Thanks for the info. I live near Sacramento which...

Thanks for the info. I live near Sacramento which is much warmer then the Bay Area. I now have mine outside and it seems to be doing well. However, the who garden is confused about what time of the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-21-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,204
Posted By jwpotter
Really nice, I can't wait for mine to bloom, but...

Really nice, I can't wait for mine to bloom, but it is still quite small. How are you growing it?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,194
Posted By jwpotter
I must say, you are being much more careful and...

I must say, you are being much more careful and intelligent about growing your first orchid then I was!!!!

1 today, I predict a minimum of 10 a year from now, especially if you join your local...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-07-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,006
Posted By jwpotter
Love seeing your "phal hospital". I have one of...

Love seeing your "phal hospital". I have one of my own with 8 patients 7 of which are from "big Box" stores that were ready to throw them out. It has really been fun and interesting to bring them...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 10-04-2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,307
Posted By jwpotter
Absolutely beautiful!!!!

Absolutely beautiful!!!!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 10-04-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,627
Posted By jwpotter
My first Lc. Twilight Song v. coerula just...

My first Lc. Twilight Song v. coerula just bloomed. It is a pale blue color. Didn't realize there was a season for "blue", I am learning so much here. My was grown outdoors also, but the flower seems...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-04-2015, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By jwpotter
Gifting a Phalaenopsis

I am very much a novice in growing orchids, but in the last year I have learned so much at our society meetings and on the Internet. I have found the Orchid Board especially helpful with my "beginner...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-03-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,751
Posted By jwpotter
I got mine at POE in San Francisco in February as...

I got mine at POE in San Francisco in February as an impulse buy, and I am glad I did. They bloomed beautifully. I figure I will sort of treat them as I would daffodil bulbs. Dig the up, wait for...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-03-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 692
Posted By jwpotter
Pleinoe Formosa - How to put to sleep?

I have a pleione formosa which I know is a bit like a daffodil, if I am correct. It flowered beautifully after I purchased it at POE, and has grown nicely during the summer. The leaves are now...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-01-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By jwpotter
Thanks for your response. Prior to this year I...

Thanks for your response. Prior to this year I have had my oncidiums inside and they did well, but as my collection has grown I have had to put it outside where they are really very happy. I guess I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-01-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 91,609
Posted By jwpotter
Our orchid society recently had an educational...

Our orchid society recently had an educational class which was on bringing "Big Box Store" Phals back to life. As a result I now have a number I have "rescued" from a number of stores and they are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-01-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By jwpotter
Oncidium Bud Blast

Several months ago I got a Oncidium that had spikes with buds. I kept it inside to enjoy it when it bloomed, but the buds mostly dried up and was quite a disappointment. That was about 3 months ago....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-30-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,204
Posted By jwpotter
What do you have it potted in? It looks like...

What do you have it potted in? It looks like moss. Mine is in bark the way I purchased it. Perhaps I should repot it.
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 09-30-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,593
Posted By jwpotter
Great info, thanks!!! I have two Max Tenuifolia....

Great info, thanks!!! I have two Max Tenuifolia. At one of our meetings recently, a man who spoke mentioned really bright light, even to the point of burning the leaves. However, I thought he said to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-30-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By jwpotter
How do you search on this site?

Hi, :waving

In one day I have found the answer to a number of my questions. However, there are questions I have about specific orchids and I would like to find threads or messages concerning them....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-30-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,204
Posted By jwpotter
Very nice, another one to add to my list for the...

Very nice, another one to add to my list for the next POE in SF!!! Almost feels like you are becoming a parent or grandparent, doesn't it!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-30-2015, 12:34 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,599
Posted By jwpotter
Here near Sacramento, CA, we are still in the...

Here near Sacramento, CA, we are still in the 80's and 90's during the day and 60's or so at night. I figure it will be November before any of mine come in, and then probably only the oncidiums. The...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 09-29-2015, 11:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,494
Posted By jwpotter
Your setup is neat. I think you might have shown...

Your setup is neat. I think you might have shown it on You Tube, if so, I really enjoyed the video.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-29-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,606
Posted By jwpotter
Well, this thread answers my question. I...

Well, this thread answers my question. I purchased a Cat. that I really liked at the POE, in San Francisco. It was bare root, but had a spike on it. The spike did flower and was beautiful, but lasted...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-29-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,307
Posted By jwpotter
Absolutely beautiful!! Both the orchids and the...

Absolutely beautiful!! Both the orchids and the skill in photographing them!
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