Monthly Status Reports - January 08

[Ross]

Originally Posted by shakkai

Ross, how far has the spike on your Sedirea got to? Mine is still really tiny...

75mm (approx 3") and growing fast.

[Ross]

I need to post an addendum: also in spike upstairs is Tolumnia Sniffen (Irene Gleason X Golden Sunset) I just discovered this morning during watering.

[shakkai]

Thanks, Ross. Mine hasn't developed nearly as much as that.. still less than 1/2 inch long. It is also growing a new leaf as well, and that is progressing well. I wonder if I should move it somewhere a bit warmer?

[Ross]

Mine sits in a south window with approx 800 FCs light. Not much sun. Faces away from window. Temps run from high 50s at night to high 60s day (F). When sun shines, temps may get to mid 70s (F). Hope that helps. Also mine is mounted on raft of cedar wood and I dunk it daily in 125ppm fertilizer.

[shakkai]

Yes, Ross, that helps a lot. My temps are quite a bit cooler than that - I don't think its got above 60 recently. Mine is mounted on tree fern, it gets misted daily and watered once a week. I'm going to move to where it gets warmer during the day and I'll see if that makes any difference.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by shakkai

Yes, Ross, that helps a lot. My temps are quite a bit cooler than that - I don't think its got above 60 recently. Mine is mounted on tree fern, it gets misted daily and watered once a week. I'm going to move to where it gets warmer during the day and I'll see if that makes any difference.

Also, if the roots are exposed like the one I have, try moving up to more frequent water/fertilizer. I also have a fan blowing directly onto all the orchids 24/7 to assure the xposed roots dry out over night.

[jim blanford]

WOW... That was a fast month here we go.
For Paphs. I'll let the Paph. Basket speak for it's self. I have 10 more in spike.
Others in bloom.
Dtps. Strawberry Swirl
Cookara. Tropical Snowflake
Phal. Redfan "Grazia"
galeandra "batemanii

Others in bud/spike
11 Phals. in spike
SLC. Fire Fantasy "H&R"
SLC. Elegant Oak
LCTNA. Chandana Delight
BLC. Images X Herman Pigors
DIACA.Chantilly Lace

Project#3 P. venustum 1 spike 2 buds
Project#4 Aerangis 1 spike 19 buds
Thanks for looking and reading. Jim.

[shakkai]

Originally Posted by Ross

Also, if the roots are exposed like the one I have, try moving up to more frequent water/fertilizer. I also have a fan blowing directly onto all the orchids 24/7 to assure the xposed roots dry out over night.

The roots are exposed, but they get soaked every morning with the misting, and the tree fern holds the moisture for the day and eventually dries out overnight. I heard they like it moist... Thanks for the tips!! Much appreciated.

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[shakkai]

Jim, I think a fantastic month for you is an understatement! You've got the magic touch with those Paphs!!

[quiltergal]

Jim, 19 buds on one Aer. spike?? You must be feeding it Wheaties!

Kiki-do you have quite a varied lot. I like that. No specializing for me.

Ross when are you going to post a pic of your Project 4 plant? I'm dying to see it. A double spike must look amazing.

Great job everyone! It's so great to see what's blooming around the world.