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Forum: Propagation 04-05-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,534
Posted By wgama
Ok great thanks! Thats a timeline I can work...

Ok great thanks! Thats a timeline I can work with. Ill sow the flasks and put them in a growth chamber and check on them when I get back.

This is a cross of Bl. little mermaid 'Janet' AM/AOS and...
Forum: Propagation 04-05-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,534
Posted By wgama
Flasking timeline

Hi everyone!

I harvested a pod from a mini cattleya, removed the seeds and stored them in a paper envelope in the refrigerator.

I ordered some flasking medium from Orchid Seed Project and it...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-09-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,630
Posted By wgama
The fertilizing for strong flowers makes sense to...

The fertilizing for strong flowers makes sense to me. I gave a couple doses of bloom boosting ( low nitrogen with P And lots of K) to my catts this year near the end of summer and they were more...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-09-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,790
Posted By wgama
Perhaps you are giving it too much nitrogen? Ive...

Perhaps you are giving it too much nitrogen? Ive had some catts skip making buds on otherwise healthy growths if I'm not careful with fertilizing.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-28-2015, 11:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,981
Posted By wgama
This is great! Looks a little like its pretending...

This is great! Looks a little like its pretending to be a dendrobium haha. I love the progeny of chocolate drop. Great growing, if this is a first bloom I am excited to see what it has in store!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-28-2015, 11:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,364
Posted By wgama
Im a sucker for Richard Mueller hybrids... ...

Im a sucker for Richard Mueller hybrids...

One thing I would say is give it a couple more blooms, my Richard Mueller seedlings had questionable first and second blooms. The spotting and...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-28-2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,026
Posted By wgama
Huge fan of the Dendis Charm! I have never seen...

Huge fan of the Dendis Charm! I have never seen it before. Where did you get it if you don't mind me asking? Great growing by the way :)

Update: What does SVO mean??? I love the dendis Charm. I...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-28-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 963
Posted By wgama
Blooms this fall

Hey everyone! I haven't posted in a while. Here is an update. My chids are currently living in the conservatory at my school (perks of having a green thumb and helping out with the collection)
...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-11-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,189
Posted By wgama
LED Bulbs from Amazon

Hi, I am currently running one of these bulbs as supplemental lighting for some of my house plants Bessky...
Forum: Propagation 03-31-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,768
Posted By wgama
True. I didn't account for pod ripening time....

True. I didn't account for pod ripening time. (doesn't mean I won't try though ;p)

I aggee, nomenclature is important! It has set rules and they should be followed. Its just hard to keep up with....
Forum: Propagation 03-31-2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,768
Posted By wgama
Thats great news, I am excited to try breeding...

Thats great news, I am excited to try breeding some orchids. How about I do it in 3 years haha? This seedling bloomed in about 3 years from flask and that was in terrible home growing conditions, now...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-31-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,887
Posted By wgama
I have rooted reed stem epi hybrids like this...

I have rooted reed stem epi hybrids like this with just a bit of bottom heat and using sphagnum moss. Make sure to dry out the cut end a little and let it callus over. A bit of rooting hormone for...
Forum: Propagation 03-31-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,768
Posted By wgama
Cattaleya alliance cross

Hi, I currently have a nice pink Epidendrum 'Josephs Glow' seedling that is blooming for the first time and also a Rolfeara 'Rustic Spots' thats in bloom. I was wondering if anyone knows if this...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-18-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,911
Posted By wgama
That is good to know. Im in the Kingston Area. I...

That is good to know. Im in the Kingston Area. I am looking for something with a fair amount of white in it for display purposes but I would like it to grow whatever I want under it well. Who are you...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-18-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,911
Posted By wgama
Yeah back home is zone 1 haha. I am away at...

Yeah back home is zone 1 haha. I am away at school in southern Ontario right now though, It was very pleasant gardening here last summer, the growing season is essentially doubled.

Thank you, Ill...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-17-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,911
Posted By wgama
Supplement Lighting

Hi I have a couple questions I was hoping some people with experience with artificial lighting could answer.

I was thinking of ways I could supplement some of my orchids and herbs for lighting in...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-14-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,201
Posted By wgama
Beautiful! A lot of my favourites have this plant...

Beautiful! A lot of my favourites have this plant in their heritage, I should probably get one haha
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-18-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By wgama
Update on Blooms!

Hi everybody! Its been a long time since I posted any blooms but my orchids are still doing great in the conservatory where they are being held during my undergrad. A lot of my unbloomed catt types...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 01-18-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,983
Posted By wgama
It is hydroton I was using. I put them in some...

It is hydroton I was using. I put them in some fresh stuff and put them on a heating mat to help induce new roots and they looked to be picking up before I went back to school. Thanks paphlover! I...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-03-2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,983
Posted By wgama
I do not. Thank you for the tip :) Your plants...

I do not. Thank you for the tip :) Your plants looks great!!!
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 11-30-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,680
Posted By wgama
Very cool and exotic looking! Sounds like it must...

Very cool and exotic looking! Sounds like it must get some good care!
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-30-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,983
Posted By wgama
Thank you for the advice, I have a bunch of old...

Thank you for the advice, I have a bunch of old leca I want to try to grow a food crop of some sort in this summer. Ill soak it with some of that before I use it, I think there is a jug kicking...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-29-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,318
Posted By wgama
It depends on the type of Dendrobium what those...

It depends on the type of Dendrobium what those buds might be, they could be flowers or keikes (baby plants). Most of my nobile hybrids have bloomed on the old canes before.

It is generally the...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-29-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,983
Posted By wgama
Thanks! Yeah there is a bit of mineral build up....

Thanks! Yeah there is a bit of mineral build up. Ill try some fresh media. Is this the right time of year to be trying that?

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Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-28-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,983
Posted By wgama
Paphs in S/H-->What am I doing wrong?

Hi I have a couple paphs that I put into s/h because I saw that they do so well and I thought it would make it easier for my parents to care for them while I was away at school. This was about three...
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