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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-02-2020, 02:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,054
Posted By cricketerry
I can see no reason to repot that plant at the...

I can see no reason to repot that plant at the moment. The bark looks in good condition and the pot is large enough to contain this year's growth. Of your two options I would use coconut husk when it...
Forum: Propagation 02-14-2020, 01:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,489
Posted By cricketerry
Sorry this is a but late for your first attempt....

Sorry this is a but late for your first attempt. When sterilising the jars and media in a pressure cooker put the lids on the jars but do not screw them down tight. You want air to escape from the...
Forum: Identification Forum 12-18-2019, 02:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,100
Posted By cricketerry
Well they are not orchid seed and I would suggest...

Well they are not orchid seed and I would suggest sowing some normally in a seed compost rather than on agar. I too would be interested to see what eventually grows.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-22-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,983
Posted By cricketerry
Ref the dried flower stems they can be cut as...

Ref the dried flower stems they can be cut as near to the main plant as possible without damaging the living plant.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-19-2019, 02:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,486
Posted By cricketerry
You have what appears to be a perfectly healthy...

You have what appears to be a perfectly healthy cymbidium. The old brown pseudobulb has done its job and lost its leaves. As long as it is still firm then leave it as it will supply food to what it a...
Forum: Identification Forum 07-06-2019, 01:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,858
Posted By cricketerry
Camille please look at the third post in this...

Camille please look at the third post in this thread.
Forum: Identification Forum 07-05-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,858
Posted By cricketerry
Which is exactly what I said in my previous post!

Which is exactly what I said in my previous post!
Forum: Identification Forum 07-05-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,858
Posted By cricketerry
But there is no Phalaenopsis Wildcat. There is...

But there is no Phalaenopsis Wildcat. There is Brother Wildcat and
Sunlands Miracle Wildcat neither of which look like this plant.
Forum: Identification Forum 07-05-2019, 02:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,858
Posted By cricketerry
It looks a bit like a Phalaenopsis Lioulin Wild...

It looks a bit like a Phalaenopsis Lioulin Wild Cat. But who knows?
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 06-12-2019, 02:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,897
Posted By cricketerry
Congratulations on your tenacity and your success.

Congratulations on your tenacity and your success.
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 05-14-2019, 02:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,710
Posted By cricketerry
All of the Jairak plants (and there are about 100...

All of the Jairak plants (and there are about 100 registered across several species) are produced by Suanjairak Orchid Farm in Thailand. Hence the Jairak name.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-24-2019, 02:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,807
Posted By cricketerry
To answer a couple more if your queries, the...

To answer a couple more if your queries, the black colour of the agar is more likely to be from charcoal added to it rather than any other reason. Some people add charcoal and some do not.
As to...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-18-2019, 01:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,379
Posted By cricketerry
You don't need an insecticide specific to...

You don't need an insecticide specific to orchids. Whatever is available in Germany will do.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-11-2019, 02:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,379
Posted By cricketerry
Pics one and four look like thrip damage or some...

Pics one and four look like thrip damage or some similar biting insect. They puncture holes in the flowers and leaves while feeding. Unsightly but not too worrying but a bad infestation ruins the...
Forum: Scientific Matters 04-10-2019, 02:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,499
Posted By cricketerry
This one appears to be a mystery. The...

This one appears to be a mystery. The International Orchid Register shows absolutely no info at all. Unknown parents, registrant and originator, yet it is in the Register of plants.
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 03-12-2019, 02:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,084
Posted By cricketerry
1. No they do not need to be in the dark to...

1. No they do not need to be in the dark to germinate.
2. I'm not sure what you are asking here. Are you asking if the seeds need special treatment (heating/cooling) before being sown?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-25-2019, 01:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,018
Posted By cricketerry
There are few UK based sellers left now. The only...

There are few UK based sellers left now. The only one I really know of is Burnham Nurseries based in Newton Abbot, Devon. They do mail order so try their web site. Alternatively both Burnham's and...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-16-2018, 02:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,506
Posted By cricketerry
It looks like sunburn to me and that happens very...

It looks like sunburn to me and that happens very fast. You say there is no change in location but have you considered that as we get further into Fall/Winter that the sun is lower in the sky and may...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-04-2018, 03:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,987
Posted By cricketerry
We are just entering the cymbidium season here in...

We are just entering the cymbidium season here in the UK so you are looking for cascading cyms at the right time. Take a look at Burnham Nurseries web site or give them a call as they normally have a...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 07-05-2018, 03:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,721
Posted By cricketerry
The white noid looks like a Thunia

The white noid looks like a Thunia
Forum: Identification Forum 06-02-2018, 02:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,378
Posted By cricketerry
Could the first named be Silvara Yard? A Mukoyama...

Could the first named be Silvara Yard? A Mukoyama hybrid.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-15-2018, 03:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,731
Posted By cricketerry
It looks like a typical cym bulb and growth to...

It looks like a typical cym bulb and growth to me. I'm a bit concerned about drainage in that pot, I hope the polythene has holes in it.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-18-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,318
Posted By cricketerry
Flowers go over very quickly if they have been...

Flowers go over very quickly if they have been pollinated.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-18-2017, 01:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,869
Posted By cricketerry
Just to correct a typo above..........Valley King...

Just to correct a typo above..........Valley King X Blue Smoke = Smoke King (from New Horizon Orchids - Andy Easton)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2017, 02:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,297
Posted By cricketerry
Look at this site for info. Harvesting Times of...

Look at this site for info.
Harvesting Times of Orchid Seed Capsules for the Green Pod Culture Process (http://www.aos.org/orchids/additional-resources/harvesting-times-of-orchid-seed-capsules.aspx)
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