Login
User Name
Password   


Registration is FREE. Click to become a member of OrchidBoard community
(You're NOT logged in)

menu
» Home » Forums » Clubs » Social Groups » Glossary » Chat » Classifieds » Calendar » Gallery » Member Map
menu
» New Post (how-to) ** » Post Classifieds Ad **


Sponsor
Donate Now
and become
Forum Supporter.

Many perks!
<...more...>


Sponsor
 

Google


Fauna Top Sites
Register Members Today's Posts
LOG IN/REGISTER TO CLOSE THIS ADVERTISEMENT
Go Back   Orchid Board - Most Complete Orchid Forum on the web ! >
Reload this Page Search Results
Showing results 1 to 12 of 12
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: cherrypuff
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-05-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,920
Posted By cherrypuff
Ah, this orchid was potted in a 5" pot with 100%...

Ah, this orchid was potted in a 5" pot with 100% Orchiata bark. At first, I was watering it when the roots on the side of the pot were looking silvery and frail (about twice a day). After posting...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-05-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,920
Posted By cherrypuff
Ah, I've already cut off most of the dead roots...

Ah, I've already cut off most of the dead roots and thrown them away. When I refer to roots that were rotted, I mean that they felt papery and hollow. The velamen slid right off the root.

I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,920
Posted By cherrypuff
Total Root Loss After Repotting

Hi all, I recently repotted some of my grocery store phals. They were previously in tight sphagnum moss, and I repotted them into 100% Orchiata bark.

Today I decided to check the roots of one of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,489
Posted By cherrypuff
The pot is about 5 inches in diameter. ...

The pot is about 5 inches in diameter.



The middle of the pot is definitely still wet when I water. Unlike moss, I thought that bark retains air pockets, so I wasn't sure if the roots in the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,489
Posted By cherrypuff
Overwatering in Orchiata Bark?

Hi guys, I recently repotted some of my orchids in 100% Orchiata bark. However, I've found that the bark mix dries out pretty fast and unevenly due to the side holes. Roots on the sides of the pot...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,585
Posted By cherrypuff
Orchiata Bark Quality Control

Hi guys, I recently purchased a bag of Orchiata bark through Amazon. I opted for the "Power" size, 3/8” to 1/2" bark.

When the package arrived, it was fully covered in dust. The bark itself was...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-28-2024, 06:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,323
Posted By cherrypuff
Am I Burning My Phal's Flowers?

Alright, this might seem like a silly question but here goes nothing. My current setup consists of a few phals directly under a LED grow light. Most of them are in bloom, and the flowers are about 2...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By cherrypuff
Condensation--Possible Crown Rot?

My home is pretty dry (40% RH) so I usually have a humidifier on to raise the humidity. The humidifier raises the RH to around 70-80%. I also have a fan at night to circulate the air and to prevent...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-12-2024, 01:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By cherrypuff
Hi, and thank you for your help! :bowing ...

Hi, and thank you for your help! :bowing

Orchid 1 and Orchid 2 are both potted in a mix of 50% bark and 50% sphagnum moss. They’ve been in this medium since I’ve bought them.

When I bought...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-11-2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By cherrypuff
Ah I see! Thank you for your reply. :bowing ...

Ah I see! Thank you for your reply. :bowing

The SANSI LED grow bulb is right above the orchid. Would you recommend that I try to water the orchid more, or should I try to lower the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-11-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By cherrypuff
Help! Orchid Going Downhill

Hi all! My grocery store phalaenopsis has been going downhill since I bought it. :_(

Today, I went out to buy another orchid (Orchid 2) to add to my collection, and couldn't help but notice how...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-11-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,203
Posted By cherrypuff
Smile Hello!

Just wanted to say hi! :waving: Recently, I became fascinated with the beauty of orchids, and have been browsing this forum for a bit! I currently have three phalaenopsis orchids that I picked up...
Showing results 1 to 12 of 12

 
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:20 PM.
Contact Us - Orchid Board - Top

© 2007 OrchidBoard.com
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.37 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Clubs vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.