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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-25-2023, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,624
Posted By Gardening in WM
Mateo you are still a new orchid grower from what...

Mateo you are still a new orchid grower from what I can see and although there is plenty of great information to be found on this forum you will not become a more experienced grower believing...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-20-2023, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,913
Posted By Gardening in WM
It has been known for a while now that...

It has been known for a while now that temperatures above 28 degrees C stops the flowering but it's interesting to see one of the hybrids they used didn't even like 26 degrees either and only...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 05-15-2023, 03:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,148
Posted By Gardening in WM
Will have to check it out thanks. Sounds right...

Will have to check it out thanks.
Sounds right to me though.
You have to be a little crazy to have a big collection of orchids or you end up with a lot of cats.
Sometimes both.
And if you aren't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-09-2023, 01:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 725
Posted By Gardening in WM
It looks as good as any other recommended...

It looks as good as any other recommended fertilizer for orchids but you should still remember like with all other fertilizers too it was originally designed for garden plants.
Why does this matter?...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-04-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 939
Posted By Gardening in WM
have a look at this one, it comes in various...

have a look at this one, it comes in various different colors but the bluest of them might be due to darker backgrounds and the lighting making it appear more blue. I have seen a very blue one and...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 05-04-2023, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,828
Posted By Gardening in WM
you know what they say, overwatering is the...

you know what they say, overwatering is the fastest way to kill an orchid.
The ideal water to air ratio for orchids is 50:50

Moss holds 16 times its own weight in water.

Ironically you were...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-04-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,704
Posted By Gardening in WM
Generally I used to repot every new orchid...

Generally I used to repot every new orchid straight away (any orchid). Have done it hundreds of times with no issue but last year I lost a cattleya doing it that was potted in a wooden log type media...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-02-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By Gardening in WM
Good eye. You should be an AOS judge. First...

Good eye. You should be an AOS judge.

First one is also missing a sepal.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-25-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,125
Posted By Gardening in WM
you buy a phal samera and expect it to look like...

you buy a phal samera and expect it to look like the cross you see online and you end up with a completely different color and shape?

It makes a difference if you cross a phal belllina with a phal...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-25-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,836
Posted By Gardening in WM
1/2 tsp in 5 gallons of water should be fine. ...

1/2 tsp in 5 gallons of water should be fine.

I have seen growers use 100 x more bleach with no ill effects but I am also weary of using bleach on my plants.

The roots are looking very healthy....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-25-2023, 12:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,125
Posted By Gardening in WM
I also believe there should be more distinctions...

I also believe there should be more distinctions otherwise you end up with this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpqSvrjZsrU
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-19-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By Gardening in WM
I don't know if you watch nature nel but he...

I don't know if you watch nature nel but he brought out a video on the subject, can be a bit glitchy as he experimented filming this video live with a satelite internet connection, they talk about...
Forum: Hybrids 04-17-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,328
Posted By Gardening in WM
I agree with Estacion. But it could be a...

I agree with Estacion.

But it could be a variety of different reasons.

Dendrobiums and Cattleya's grow well with you you say - these can tolerate colder temperatures than Phals so it might be...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 02-11-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,089
Posted By Gardening in WM
you are calling me a robot? Are you this rude...

you are calling me a robot?
Are you this rude with all new members? What kind of forum is this?
Fine if my advice is not welcome here then have your forum free of bots but I am no bot. I would be...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 02-11-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,089
Posted By Gardening in WM
I don't know the history of the plant or why it...

I don't know the history of the plant or why it is browning on new growth, there can be a few reasons but the most likely culprit would be a lack of calcium which is an immobile nutrient and shows in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-09-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,042
Posted By Gardening in WM
Hi Stephen, that is very true. I have...

Hi Stephen,
that is very true.

I have made some conclusions based on the information provided in this post already which are just my conclusions but I will add them on. There I am saying I don't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-09-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,042
Posted By Gardening in WM
Hi I was browsing this thread for some clarity on...

Hi I was browsing this thread for some clarity on what a Cattleya Schilleriana needs for care. According to an article on the AOS one grower says you need to provide a hot dry summer rest and not...
Forum: Species 02-09-2023, 01:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By Gardening in WM
congrats, you grow your modesta very similar to...

congrats, you grow your modesta very similar to how I grow my mannii but that gets even colder over winter.

I do have to ask though, what is that red spider mite looking spot with the white bite...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 02-08-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 14,399
Posted By Gardening in WM
So has it been concluded yet that most coconuts...

So has it been concluded yet that most coconuts can't be grown after they get prepared for international shipping and have probably been preserved with some type of gas to prevent the coconut...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-06-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,774
Posted By Gardening in WM
I just want to report I have had the honor of...

I just want to report I have had the honor of smelling my Brassavola Little Stars :)

Seeing as some people have never smelt it I feel special that mine too finally decided to bless me with some...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 02-03-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,263
Posted By Gardening in WM
Hi Annie, welcome to the forum although I am...

Hi Annie,
welcome to the forum although I am still new I don't know if that counts for much. I do at least grow a couple of zygopetalums too.

To sum up zygo's in my experience although it is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-28-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By Gardening in WM
Hi, I had a similar concern with a vanda last...

Hi,
I had a similar concern with a vanda last year and this was the best article I found at the time detailing the different possible reasons to help figure it out.

Why Is My Orchid Leaf Turning...
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