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Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 01-28-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,663
Posted By boxster1990
All About LECA

Wanted to get your thoughts (particularly Ray's) on the best LECA available today. I'm having trouble getting the top layer to stay nice and moist.

My plants get misted twice daily (or whenever I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2018, 06:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,705
Posted By boxster1990
Personally, I don't have much experience with...

Personally, I don't have much experience with sterilizing roots with H2O2.

You're welcome to try it, but if I were you, and your primary concern were preserving the orchid for the long haul, I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,705
Posted By boxster1990
That is indeed an oncidium. I would think that...

That is indeed an oncidium. I would think that re-potting it out of the soil was a good idea (did you cut off the flower spike?).

Otherwise, I think its going to just need some time to adapt. To...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-18-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,029
Posted By boxster1990
Plants other than orchids?

Do any of you grow plants other than orchids? Specifically looking for someone with experience growing Ficus Elastica (rubber tree)....

Thanks!!
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-31-2017, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,046
Posted By boxster1990
Thanks Ray!

Thanks Ray!
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-30-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,046
Posted By boxster1990
Root Rot Post Transplant to S/H

I recently (~1 month) transplanted some phals into semi-hydro, and I've noticed that while they seem to be doing well up top (new leaves on 2/4), they might be experiencing some root rot down below. ...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-22-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,415
Posted By boxster1990
Help! my oncidium...

My oncidium looks like it’s developed some sort of mold! Any thoughts on what it could be and how I can treat?

It’s on one of the sheaths to a pseudobulb.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-20-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,516
Posted By boxster1990
Ray - I’ve been doing some reading on this...

Ray -

I’ve been doing some reading on this site and yours, and think that S/H may be the natural progression for me to shift over to. The Pon setup has been working, but I’m thinking I should use...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-18-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,937
Posted By boxster1990
Closer in size to pop rocks than m&ms.

Closer in size to pop rocks than m&ms.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-18-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,155
Posted By boxster1990
Just started one!

Just started one!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-18-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,516
Posted By boxster1990
Lechuza Pon for Orchids

Some of you have asked about the media that I’ve been growing my orchids in. It’s a gravel like product called Pon, made by the German company Lechuza. It’s very fast draining, but also helps...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-17-2017, 02:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,155
Posted By boxster1990
They are planted in Lechuza (German planter...

They are planted in Lechuza (German planter company owned by Playmobil) Pon. It’s an interesting medium that drains quickly and retains moisture at the same time. I’ve found that my Phals love it....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,155
Posted By boxster1990
Thanks Dolly. Here's another picture - sorry if...

Thanks Dolly. Here's another picture - sorry if being over cautious - I'm attached!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,155
Posted By boxster1990
Thanks fishmom. I've attached a photo here -

Thanks fishmom. I've attached a photo here -
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,937
Posted By boxster1990
Just curious - could you clarify if the roots...

Just curious - could you clarify if the roots need to be moist? Is it okay if they are in a well draining medium that doesnt retain water like moss does? (I'm using Lechuza Pon, which is a substrate...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,302
Posted By boxster1990
What kind of grow lights did you supplement with?...

What kind of grow lights did you supplement with? How far away are they from the plants?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,812
Posted By boxster1990
Always a silver lining!

Always a silver lining!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,262
Posted By boxster1990
Dew Point vs. Relative Humidity

I try to keep my apartment at 75 degrees, 45-50% humidity. If I remember my thermodynamics correctly, warmer air can hold more water. I think it's probably worth reading about dew point vs....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,155
Posted By boxster1990
Strange New Leaf on Phal

Hi All - first post here. I have a white phal (generic) that I bought back in April. It bloomed for 5 months before entering a growth phase, and the plant's newest leaf (about 5 inches long at this...
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