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Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-30-2008, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,069
Posted By wetfeet101b
It is a hard cane dendrobium. But even with...

It is a hard cane dendrobium.
But even with flower pictures it will be very hard to get an exact ID, unless it is one of the popular species or hybrids.
It is also possible that it is one of the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-30-2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,122
Posted By wetfeet101b
Is it happening only to this orchid? or is it...

Is it happening only to this orchid? or is it happening to all your plants under the misters?
Forum: Identification Forum 07-16-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,808
Posted By wetfeet101b
You would be surprised at how often orchids are...

You would be surprised at how often orchids are labeled incorrectly when they hit the market.
Forum: Identification Forum 07-14-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 949
Posted By wetfeet101b
That may be culture related rather than genetics....

That may be culture related rather than genetics.
The nursery was probably growing it under best conditions for blooming so it had a large number of flowers.
Once it transitioned outside of the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-14-2008, 02:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,066
Posted By wetfeet101b
Some options: 1. Systemic insecticide. 2....

Some options:
1. Systemic insecticide.
2. Increase humidity (spider mites prefer dry conditions)
3. Spraying neem oil is also said to help eliminate spider mite infestations.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-11-2008, 01:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,190
Posted By wetfeet101b
Some interesting readings on mycorrhizae: ...

Some interesting readings on mycorrhizae:

Mycology - Mycorrhizas - Orchid Function (http://bugs.bio.usyd.edu.au/Mycology/Plant_Interactions/Mycorrhizas/Orchid/orchidFunction.shtml)

Symbiosis:...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-09-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,690
Posted By wetfeet101b
BikerDoc, Your cymbidium is showing symptoms...

BikerDoc,
Your cymbidium is showing symptoms of both sunburn and mineral burn.
The black leaf tips indicate mineral/fertilizer burn. Frequent flushing will minimize this problem.

The circular...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-09-2008, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,062
Posted By wetfeet101b
The mount is a "river driftwood" that I bought...

The mount is a "river driftwood" that I bought from an online pet store. It is the same one used for lizard and snake tanks.
I am not sure what tree it originally came from, as it is not specified...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-08-2008, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,690
Posted By wetfeet101b
Pending the additional info that BikerDoc asked,...

Pending the additional info that BikerDoc asked, I would take a guess based on the two pictures.

Picture 1:
The black spots are probably fertilizer burn.
What is your feeding/watering routine...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-08-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,062
Posted By wetfeet101b
For irrigation purposes, I do not mist the...

For irrigation purposes, I do not mist the leaves. (I do implement foliar feeding with fertilizers, but thats another matter :) )
I water the root zone once there are visible roots.
And I *think*...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-07-2008, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,062
Posted By wetfeet101b
I have added the dates on the pictures to show...

I have added the dates on the pictures to show the progression of the growths in relation to the time.

The orchid was mounted just before it produced a new cane, so all the new roots were able to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-07-2008, 03:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,062
Posted By wetfeet101b
I'll just try to explain with pictures :) ...

I'll just try to explain with pictures :)

Find the desired mounting material:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/tamarawffxi/orchid%20mounts/DSC06822.jpg

Determine best viewing angle for...
Forum: Scientific Matters 07-03-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,427
Posted By wetfeet101b
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is undertaking a...

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is undertaking a project that catalogs plant DNA samples.

But it is currently for purposes other than orchid hybrid identification. :)

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew:...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-03-2008, 07:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,066
Posted By wetfeet101b
It could be spider mite infestation.

It could be spider mite infestation.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-03-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,264
Posted By wetfeet101b
I agree. Those are sunburn blisters from too much...

I agree. Those are sunburn blisters from too much sunlight.

Overwatering while the plant is exposed to very warm conditions could also cause this (minus the scorch marks). The plant tries to take...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-03-2008, 03:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By wetfeet101b
Where did the petals go?

Where did the petals go?
Forum: Identification Forum 07-03-2008, 02:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By wetfeet101b
It might be a brassia. Or one of the many...

It might be a brassia.
Or one of the many oncidinae orchids.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-03-2008, 02:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,262
Posted By wetfeet101b
Try this link and see if it matches any of the...

Try this link and see if it matches any of the symptoms that you are observing on your plants.
It is possible that the plants are just overheating, or suffering some form of mineral deficiency.

...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-02-2008, 01:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,734
Posted By wetfeet101b
I am thinking that it may be a Blc. Williette...

I am thinking that it may be a Blc. Williette Wong too. Try to search for more pictures of that orchid and see if you have a good match.
As they say in the orchid ID game "Close enough just aint...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-02-2008, 12:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,734
Posted By wetfeet101b
This is what C. Hawaiian Wedding Song looks like....

This is what C. Hawaiian Wedding Song looks like. It can get fairly large as it is a standard cattleya.
This is a 'Virgin' clone. ...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-01-2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,102
Posted By wetfeet101b
It seems to have a strong resemblance to C....

It seems to have a strong resemblance to C. dowiana. Perhaps a cross between a var. aurea and var. rosita.
Forum: Identification Forum 07-01-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,734
Posted By wetfeet101b
Some possibilities: Blc. Chunyeah Pot. Little...

Some possibilities:
Blc. Chunyeah
Pot. Little Toshie
Blc. Tainan Gold
Blc. Williette Wong
Forum: Identification Forum 07-01-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By wetfeet101b
Some possibilities: Eplc. Circus Lady Eplc....

Some possibilities:
Eplc. Circus Lady
Eplc. Don Herman
Lc. Gold Digger
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-01-2008, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,091
Posted By wetfeet101b
It should be fine. 1/2 to 1 inch roots are a...

It should be fine.
1/2 to 1 inch roots are a good sign if they are healthy and will grow in time.
The older pseudobulb looks healthy enough and big enough to sustain the plant until the next...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-01-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,083
Posted By wetfeet101b
I would just like to touch on the California-EPA...

I would just like to touch on the California-EPA restrictions on Physan 20.
I have contacted the manufacturer since this is a concern for me as well (I live in California and I sometimes have the...
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