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01-25-2008, 03:05 PM
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Beallara Peggy Ruth Carpenter
Easy, reliable and blooms twice a year. can't do much better than that!
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01-25-2008, 03:27 PM
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Roots are good
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Easy, reliable and blooms twice a year. can't do much better than that!
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Ain't it great! Twice a year! Mine has bloomed 4 times so far since Jan 2007 and has 3 new spikes now. I suspect it's do to the better fertilizer regime, but I'm not sure.
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I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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01-25-2008, 03:36 PM
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Lovely! 
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01-25-2008, 08:12 PM
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Oo this one is soooo pretty - beautiful Todd!
I gotta get me one this year 
Ooh Ross, do tell how you get this to bloom so often?
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01-25-2008, 08:16 PM
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Ooh Ross, do tell how you get this to bloom so often?
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I just fed it what it wanted - 125ppm MSU mix regularly (Still do) and it just went crazy. 3 flower spikes right now and new growths besides. I am really thinking regular fertilizer (weak) and regular watering while in growth helps just about all these Oncidium class big boys to do their thing. Who knows? Ray? Any thoughts?
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http://orchids-ross.blogspot.com/
I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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01-25-2008, 08:43 PM
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So Ross, I assume since it tends to grow alot & flowers often, you feed regulary. But how often?
I'm just making mental notes for when I get mine.
Todd, How about your feedings and your lighting?
Also, did you get your from paramount?
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01-25-2008, 09:45 PM
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Beallara... Brassia x Cochlioda x Miltonia x Odontoglossum...
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01-26-2008, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Lagoon
So Ross, I assume since it tends to grow alot & flowers often, you feed regulary. But how often?
I'm just making mental notes for when I get mine.
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During winter I water/fertilize every 4th to 5th day (average probably 5-6 times a month) and lightly spray the base of the pseudobulbs with pure RO water to try and encourage additional rooting (seems to work). During summer I increase to every 3rd day. I water by pouring fertilizer/water solution through pot. I avoid water on leaves or misting if possible. Hope this helps.
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http://orchids-ross.blogspot.com/
I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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01-26-2008, 05:45 PM
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Thanks for all that Ross
Uhh I forgot to ask, what media are you using?
I plan to go with sphag & corse rok.
Todd, what about you 
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01-26-2008, 05:56 PM
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I use coarse fir bark mix. No sphag. in the mix.
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http://orchids-ross.blogspot.com/
I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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