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Forum: Growing on Mounts 07-11-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 25
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Posted By bumpman
Looks great! I use a dilute fert solution and...

Looks great! I use a dilute fert solution and fill the pot then keep the water level about the level of the mounted orchid. I've now found that plants with smaller roots than phals seem to do...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 02-28-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 49,035
Posted By bumpman
UPdate - it's just starting to get more light up...

UPdate - it's just starting to get more light up here in New England and I've started 'warming up' the phals to encourage new growth. There's some growth but nothing substantial enough to start...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 01-08-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 49,035
Posted By bumpman
There is some seepage through the porous clay-...

There is some seepage through the porous clay- thus the saucer. The flow is slowing over time. Here is the latest - I added a couple more NOID phals that I got at discount after their blooming....
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-04-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,465
Posted By bumpman
Just curious with a question for this interesting...

Just curious with a question for this interesting thread. Are there groups of orchid growers working with botanical gardens or universities who are growing endangered orchid species in order to...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-03-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,572
Posted By bumpman
I think Ray may be right - the only way to...

I think Ray may be right - the only way to prevent root burning.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-01-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,572
Posted By bumpman
I got it at Peddlerswagon.com in their garden...

I got it at Peddlerswagon.com in their garden section. I found mine very porous at first but I think it will slow down seeping over time.
Forum: Growing on Mounts 10-31-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 49,035
Posted By bumpman
I started a thread in the SH section. But to...

I started a thread in the SH section. But to continue this thread, this is what I've come up with so far. I mounted a recovering NOID Phal as an experiment....
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-31-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,572
Posted By bumpman
Backwards SH?

I love SH and came across found this pic online...
http://file.walagata.com/w/bumpman321/orchid4.jpg
It's sort of inside-out SH? So I tried with a recovering NOID Phal that was in typical SH. Just...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 10-31-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,686
Posted By bumpman
My Guari isn't nearly as nice. Gorgeous!

My Guari isn't nearly as nice. Gorgeous!
Forum: Growing on Mounts 10-21-2011, 10:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 49,035
Posted By bumpman
For anyone wanting to experiment with this type...

For anyone wanting to experiment with this type of mounting I found an online site to order very porous clay jugs - they're called ollas and are used as an underground water irrigation method. It's...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 10-20-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 49,035
Posted By bumpman
Thanks Camille for the link to Swampstick! I...

Thanks Camille for the link to Swampstick! I guess it would be a design choice between a clay jug made to look like a tree trunk or a real clay jug. I think that the mounted jug looks more unusual...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 10-19-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 49,035
Posted By bumpman
Mounting on clay pots

Has anyone tried this method of mounting?http://file.walagata.com/w/bumpman321/orchid4.jpg

I imagine that the pot is filled with nutrient water? Would it still need spraying?
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-26-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,835
Posted By bumpman
Purple tinge on leaves? A little too much light?

Purple tinge on leaves? A little too much light?
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-05-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,287
Posted By bumpman
I heard it was cancelled due to the location at Radisson closing?

Is this true, or has the event been reinstated?
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-04-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,287
Posted By bumpman
Newbie in New Hampshire

Joining the board as a new orchid-maniac wanting to learn and expand my collection.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-04-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 159,027
Posted By bumpman
I am fairly new to the board and to the mania of...

I am fairly new to the board and to the mania of growing orchids. I recently built my own orchid-arium.
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