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Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-05-2019, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,680
Posted By MermaidNat
The bloom emerged yesterday!

The bloom emerged yesterday!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-03-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,680
Posted By MermaidNat
Getting closer! I realized after the fact that...

Getting closer! I realized after the fact that the bud is craning its neck toward the window, so I'll be sure to orient the plant differently next season. Can't wait to see the bloom!
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 07-01-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,978
Posted By MermaidNat
Your setup is gorgeous! Have you found the need...

Your setup is gorgeous! Have you found the need to add air movement, with a fan?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-14-2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,680
Posted By MermaidNat
Thanks so much, fishmom! I've definitely realized...

Thanks so much, fishmom! I've definitely realized orchids are an exercise in patience. :-) This year is the first time I've bought plants not already in bloom, so it's super rewarding to watch them...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-14-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,680
Posted By MermaidNat
This is a bud, right??

I converted my two Phalaenopsis to semi-hydroponics about 6 weeks ago and have seen fantastic growth from both. My Phal. bellina alba is unfurling what I think is a bud, but I've never seen a bud...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 06-13-2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,313
Posted By MermaidNat
Unfortunately I discovered pseudobulb rot in this...

Unfortunately I discovered pseudobulb rot in this plant a few days after arrival and wasn't able to prevent its spread. This plant had to be trashed. :-(
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-16-2019, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,313
Posted By MermaidNat
Thanks, I'm excited!

Thanks, I'm excited!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-14-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,313
Posted By MermaidNat
Iwanagara Apple Blossom 'Kalei'

Last week I received an Iwanagara Apple Blossom 'Kalei' from Kaleialoha Orchids in Hawaii. It was packaged very carefully and, to my surprise and delight, arrived in bud. One of the buds has since...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-26-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,548
Posted By MermaidNat
P.S. this was the setup before I disassembled it...

P.S. this was the setup before I disassembled it for orchids. All of these plants have since moved on to other enclosures.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-26-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,548
Posted By MermaidNat
Hi mere_dog, thanks so much for your message. I'm...

Hi mere_dog, thanks so much for your message. I'm eager to learn and have been trying to do as much research as I can about what plants I have so far. I'm not new to plants in general and keep...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-24-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,548
Posted By MermaidNat
Thanks, and I really appreciate your answer. :-) ...

Thanks, and I really appreciate your answer. :-) I look forward to hearing more about your setup!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-24-2019, 08:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,548
Posted By MermaidNat
Thanks for replying, Kilmiquix! I have seen...

Thanks for replying, Kilmiquix! I have seen those threads in the terrarium board. I'd like to do potted orchids rather than a naturalistic enclosure, so many of the restrictions described there (eg,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-23-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,548
Posted By MermaidNat
Which orchids for my enclosed setup?

Hi everyone,

I have a 36x18x24 inch ExoTerra glass terrarium with LEDs that I've decided to devote to orchids. This enclosure is in my converted attic office, so I should be able to experience...
Forum: Members' Displays 04-19-2019, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,628
Posted By MermaidNat
Very cool, any updates on your setup? Have the...

Very cool, any updates on your setup? Have the plants established?
Forum: Members' Displays 04-19-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,632
Posted By MermaidNat
I like it a lot! Great view outside too :)

I like it a lot! Great view outside too :)
Forum: Members' Displays 04-19-2019, 08:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,253
Posted By MermaidNat
Wow, this is wild and so beautiful! I tried...

Wow, this is wild and so beautiful! I tried growing Marcgravia cuttings in my large vivarium but had a hard time with them. I think they needed more light than mine had at ground-level.
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-16-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,873
Posted By MermaidNat
This has been a very helpful thread for me as I...

This has been a very helpful thread for me as I figure out requirements for my new orchids. I currently have them under full-spectrum LEDs. Thanks!
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-16-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,843
Posted By MermaidNat
Do I need more light?

Hi everyone, I'm a long-time aquarium and tropical vivarium enthusiast itching to get into orchids. Last weekend I came home from the local botanical garden's spring sale with 10 low- and...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-16-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,097
Posted By MermaidNat
Good luck, and please share how s/h works out for...

Good luck, and please share how s/h works out for you!
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-16-2019, 09:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,124
Posted By MermaidNat
Gorgeous setup! I have this exact terrarium...

Gorgeous setup! I have this exact terrarium (ExoTerra 36x18x24) and am currently overhauling it from mostly broms to potted orchids. I absolutely love what you did.
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