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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-10-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
Posted By Wrknnwf
How to transition orchids to outdoors?

I know I'm getting spring fever, but am wondering if the time is right to move house grown orchids and staghorn ferns to screened porch. Weather lows this week in the low to mid 50's with uppers in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-17-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,644
Posted By Wrknnwf
Not to worry...I rarely squash any bug. Just set...

Not to worry...I rarely squash any bug. Just set them free if I find them inconvenient. Spiders get to live in the house if they like. My only requirement being that they don't hang from the ceiling...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-17-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,644
Posted By Wrknnwf
This is such great information for a beginner....

This is such great information for a beginner. Thanks everyone for sharing!

I did get one orchid (mounted) that had a little beastie. I actually found him when I soaked the roots in a glass vase...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-16-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,644
Posted By Wrknnwf
New orchids to your collections - procedure

So when you acquire a new plant for your collection, what is your inspection/quarantine/immediate care procedure?

Do you give it a few days to acclimate, or inspect the roots and/or repot it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-07-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,123
Posted By Wrknnwf
HI! I'm new to this board also, but have a...

HI! I'm new to this board also, but have a suggestion.

IMHO, anytime you are purchasing a living organism (be it a plant, dog, etc,), it's best to contact the seller before buying and ask...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 02-04-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,855
Posted By Wrknnwf
Thanks Subrosa! This is also very helpful. I will...

Thanks Subrosa! This is also very helpful. I will steer clear of lithophytes choosing a plant.

When I was first thinking of using this wood, I envisioned something that would be happy growing on...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 02-04-2016, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,855
Posted By Wrknnwf
Thanks Katrina! Very helpful info. Glad to know...

Thanks Katrina! Very helpful info. Glad to know they won't mind the tannins and you've made me remember to be careful of the plant's eventual size. Because of the deep crevice in this particular...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 02-04-2016, 05:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,855
Posted By Wrknnwf
Thanks! I do have a mini phal that I want to...

Thanks! I do have a mini phal that I want to repot, but I'm waiting on it to finish blooming and then repot in spring. It's a hanger-on but finally down to the last blossoms. And I have lots of air...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 02-03-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,855
Posted By Wrknnwf
Mopani wood tannins

Was digging through some old aquarium stuff today and ran across this piece. I'd forgotten I had it. Well you know what happened next...I imagined that it was saying "Plant Me". But I'm not sure that...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 02-02-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,132
Posted By Wrknnwf
Yes I did get it from him. I had watched that...

Yes I did get it from him. I had watched that listing for almost too long because it was not cheap. There were only 3 left when I ordered. Can you imagine how nice the first ones he sold were? But...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-02-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 810
Posted By Wrknnwf
Thanks for the directions to the Pet Depot! ...

Thanks for the directions to the Pet Depot!

Well, not double duty now! They will go in the ragbag after they've served the purpose here. It was the only solution I had at the moment, but figured I...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 02-02-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,132
Posted By Wrknnwf
OMG! You're brilliant! If I just hang a piece of...

OMG! You're brilliant! If I just hang a piece of meat off the upper shelf, they'll sit there all day long watching it. Great humidifiers! Plus they put off a lot of BTUs. How economical can you get!...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 02-02-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,132
Posted By Wrknnwf
Thanks so much! I have been wanting to do a...

Thanks so much!

I have been wanting to do a kokedama, but was a little worried about fitting all the roots in a pot without a lot of damage. However, they are pretty flexible at this point. I...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-02-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 810
Posted By Wrknnwf
Just uploaded to my gallery. I know I saw a place...

Just uploaded to my gallery. I know I saw a place to post pet photos, but for the life of me, I can't find it now. So sorry if the dog pics are in the wrong place.

My gallery, poor as it is, is...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 02-02-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,132
Posted By Wrknnwf
Caring for long roots on Amami Island

I thought I sent this post but it hasn't shown up. Apologies if this is a duplicate.

Just got this neo. Wondering about caring for the 2' long roots. I have misted them daily (have had only 2...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-02-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By Wrknnwf
Thanks! I have only used distilled in the mister....

Thanks! I have only used distilled in the mister. I have extremely hard water which crusts everything. But have been looking into smaller RO systems.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-02-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By Wrknnwf
Subrosa - Thanks for the info. Very useful and I...

Subrosa - Thanks for the info. Very useful and I admit I haven't had the pond water tested for a few years. The last time I did, I had the pond, tap and nearby creek water tested by the local pond...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-02-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By Wrknnwf
I fill my pond with tap a couple of times in the...

I fill my pond with tap a couple of times in the summer if it gets too low. The rest of the year it's rain water. I also collect rain water in another stock tank, so maybe that would be better, but I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-02-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By Wrknnwf
Anyone use pond water to water or mist with?

If so, do you treat/filter it in any way?

I have water lilies growing in a stock tank and a medium size goldfish pond. Seems like that would be some tasty stuff for orchids and other plants, but...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-31-2016, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 803
Posted By Wrknnwf
Repotting a cymbidium

Just posted my new member intro in that section. Here, I want to ask a question about repotting a cymbidium Sweet Heart "Spring Pearl".

Currently, it's in bloom, so I am sure I should wait.
...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-31-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 810
Posted By Wrknnwf
Hi from Kansas - The Land of Ahhhs

Nice to meet you all!

Have been lurking for a while and think it's time to introduce myself. Having had some luck with NOT killing phals and getting them to rebloom, I've been bitten with the...
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