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Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 09-03-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,811
Posted By paleofreak
When these guys get big their blooms are...

When these guys get big their blooms are unbelievable. At our teaching greenhouse our big plants got 2-4 5+ foot spikes each with dozens of flowers. They actually reached from the bench to the roof...
Forum: Identification Forum 08-31-2015, 02:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 826
Posted By paleofreak
Question Bollopetalum ID?

The teaching greenhouse I voulenteer at gets a lot of NoID orchids. Mostly they are Phalanopsis or Dendrobiums but occasionally we get something wierd. We recently got this plant that I think may be...
Forum: Identification Forum 03-26-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 822
Posted By paleofreak
Unknown Paphiopedelum

The teaching greenhouse that I voulenteer in recently acquired a bunch of orchids that couldn't be sold at our local grocery store. One has already re flowered, and I was wondering if any of you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2015, 11:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,013
Posted By paleofreak
I got lucky with that ID, Bllra Marfitch is the...

I got lucky with that ID, Bllra Marfitch is the one plant that I have been obsessing over the past few weeks. I was almost sure of my ID just looking at the shape of the pseudobulbs.

That...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,013
Posted By paleofreak
The one with purple pseudobulbs looks like a...

The one with purple pseudobulbs looks like a Beallara Marfitch.

We have a big one in the greenhouse I volunteer at and it has spikes about 3 feet tall and still growing. I'm not sure why the...
Forum: Propagation 11-11-2014, 11:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,097
Posted By paleofreak
Being that it will be done for a teaching...

Being that it will be done for a teaching greenhouse that doesn't sell plants the only purpose would be educational. That being said I'm not sure what the greenhouse would do with dozens of little...
Forum: Propagation 11-11-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,097
Posted By paleofreak
I have no idea. The orchid collection in...

I have no idea.

The orchid collection in the greenhouse has not been the top priority of the curators and I'm not sure when this Cymbidium bloomed, and no one seemed to notice the seed pod...
Forum: Propagation 11-11-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,097
Posted By paleofreak
Is this Seed Pod Ready?

I found seed pods on a Cymbidium in the teaching greenhouse today. After talking with the director we decided to try to germinate the seeds. I was wondering if these pods were ready to harvest?
...
Forum: Identification Forum 11-11-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 829
Posted By paleofreak
NoId Vanda in our Collection

I was doing some work in the teaching greenhouse and I came across this Vanda, with no tag. I know that I won't be able to get a definite ID but your ideas may help me find out what it really is, if...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 11-10-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,956
Posted By paleofreak
I cant help you with the spots, but I may be able...

I cant help you with the spots, but I may be able to explain the "kekis."

There are two basic growth patterns in orchids. The first is monopodial. This means that a plant will grow from one...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 11-07-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,662
Posted By paleofreak
Thanks for the advice. Here's a picture of the...

Thanks for the advice. Here's a picture of the plant and it is a Vanda Vasco Red Yen.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 11-06-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,662
Posted By paleofreak
Vanda Repotting Options

Hello!

I just started volunteering at a teaching greenhouse at my college. Their orchid collection was in a state of disrepair and neither the director or the assistant director described orchids...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 11-05-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By paleofreak
I'm glad to be back! I just bought a Coelogyne,...

I'm glad to be back! I just bought a Coelogyne, so my collection is already bouncing back.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 11-05-2014, 02:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By paleofreak
Hello, Again

Hello OB

I joined this forum when in was in high school and building my small orchid collection. Now I'm in college and rebuilding my collection.

Because of a few moves my former collection...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 03-10-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,069
Posted By paleofreak
thanks everyone! I'm definately going to get one!

thanks everyone! I'm definately going to get one!
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 03-05-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,069
Posted By paleofreak
Greenhouse

I want to get a greenhouse. We bugeted 5000 for a fully equipted one. Does anyone have any sugjestions to get a good greenhouse for this price. I want a big temperatre range misting/watering systems...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 02-01-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,154
Posted By paleofreak
I wish my dens would bloom at all. Maybe when...

I wish my dens would bloom at all. Maybe when they bloom they would twice as ugly as yours. I still would be happy.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-23-2009, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,428
Posted By paleofreak
I do not own a vanilla (yet!) but in nature they...

I do not own a vanilla (yet!) but in nature they are clasified as hemiepithitic meaning that they start growing in soil and as they grow the vine they create grows up the tree (or in cultivation...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-16-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,288
Posted By paleofreak
Will cinimon work insted of Physan.

Will cinimon work insted of Physan.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-16-2009, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,288
Posted By paleofreak
Phal root problems

I repoted a phal an I noticed that all but 4 roots were roten. The other roots looked like they had mold on them. It's leaves are shriveling so should I leave it in it's pot or should I sphag and bag...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 12-25-2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,799
Posted By paleofreak
Wild looking I want it!

Wild looking I want it!
Forum: Hybrids 12-25-2008, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 845
Posted By paleofreak
That is so cool looking. I agree with quiltergal....

That is so cool looking. I agree with quiltergal. Where did you get it.
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 12-24-2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,103
Posted By paleofreak
Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 12-23-2008, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,103
Posted By paleofreak
Coryanthes specioa

How hard to grow are these guys? Are they picky?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-23-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,247
Posted By paleofreak
Awsome than all I have to ask is: are Coryanthes...

Awsome than all I have to ask is: are Coryanthes speciosa hard to grow.
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