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Forum: Potting & Repotting Today, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,123
Posted By estación seca
Going back to what Ray wrote, a very experienced...

Going back to what Ray wrote, a very experienced grower taught me a well-grown orchid should outgrow its container within 2 years. This will lead to fresh medium when you repot. So, focus more on...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance Today, 02:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,892
Posted By estación seca
A lot of old photos were purged during a software...

A lot of old photos were purged during a software update a few years back. Orchid Board is owned by a private individual and unlimited storage costs money.
Forum: Orchid Lounge Today, 02:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 154
Posted By estación seca
You are describing Orchid Board, and that's why...

You are describing Orchid Board, and that's why we're all here.
Forum: Vendor Feedback Yesterday, 04:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By estación seca
Coelogynes are some of the thirstiest of all...

Coelogynes are some of the thirstiest of all orchids. I can see something that's easy to keep wet working well for them.
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 148
Posted By estación seca
Looks like a root. Bright green tip, then as it...

Looks like a root. Bright green tip, then as it grows the older part turns shiny white.
Forum: Hybrids Yesterday, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 169
Posted By estación seca
It looks like a Phalaenopedilum.

It looks like a Phalaenopedilum.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance Yesterday, 04:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By estación seca
They need lots of air at the roots. If the gravel...

They need lots of air at the roots. If the gravel was too fine the air spaces will be full of water and the roots suffocate.
Forum: Advanced Discussion Yesterday, 04:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,764
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board!

Welcome to the Orchid Board!
Forum: Pests & Diseases Yesterday, 04:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 268
Posted By estación seca
It's not getting enough water.

It's not getting enough water.
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 04:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 137
Posted By estación seca
Usually the central meristem is dead, but not...

Usually the central meristem is dead, but not always.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 177
Posted By estación seca
Eulophia petersii. But they will need gradually...

Eulophia petersii. But they will need gradually to acclimate a nursery-grown plant to the sun. I would put it there with a light piece of shade cloth over it now, and remove the shade cloth slowly.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 113
Posted By estación seca
The main concern is your winter temperatures....

The main concern is your winter temperatures. Phals. are warm to hot growing plants. Moss cools the root zone as water evaporates. This isn't a good choice for people who keep their homes cool in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 137
Posted By estación seca
You need to figure out what happened and prevent...

You need to figure out what happened and prevent it. What are your temperatures and relative humidity? This happens when they are too cool, unlikely in Spain in late May, and also when they are very...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-26-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 183
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board!

Welcome to the Orchid Board!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-26-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 105
Posted By estación seca
It might be virused, or it might have a fungal...

It might be virused, or it might have a fungal infection. You can't diagnose viral infection without a viral test. A university or college near you might have a botany or microbiology department that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-26-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 143
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board. If the plant...

Welcome to the Orchid Board.

If the plant had enough energy to make a leaf, it will probably make roots soon. There are people who successfully resucitate Phals. with the water method. When the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-26-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 125
Posted By estación seca
Orchids vary in ease of growth. Dendrobium is a...

Orchids vary in ease of growth. Dendrobium is a huge genus with plants from many different climates. Different kinds require different care.

This appears to be a Dendrobium from the nigrohirsute...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-25-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 304
Posted By estación seca
I've never seen spider mite damage on Phal....

I've never seen spider mite damage on Phal. stems, but it looks like that on other plants' stems. I would spray with 70% alcohol or insecticidal soap.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-25-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 373
Posted By estación seca
When I consider buying a plant I'm not familiar...

When I consider buying a plant I'm not familiar with, I first find out what temperatures it needs, since I'm in Phoenix and it gets hot here. I can't grow cool nor intermediate growing orchids. You...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 05-25-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 503
Posted By estación seca
Seedlings need to stay moist, in bright shade,...

Seedlings need to stay moist, in bright shade, and not be disturbed any more than necessary. I think you should leave it alone. It will figure out how to grow. Trying to move it again will damage...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-25-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 373
Posted By estación seca
Bark turns very dark when it's wet. It looks OK. ...

Bark turns very dark when it's wet. It looks OK.

Propetalum is a hybrid genus between natural genera Promenea and Zygopetalum. They are cool to intermediate growers, not liking temperatures over...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-25-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 213
Posted By estación seca
Oncidiums need to stay moist all the time. The...

Oncidiums need to stay moist all the time. The pseudobulbs are shriveled, which shows either root loss or not getting watered enough. Lack of water also causes ugly spots on leaves, and loss of both...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-25-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 227
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board!

Welcome to the Orchid Board!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-25-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By estación seca
More information is needed. How long have you had...

More information is needed. How long have you had it? Was it potted when you got it? How did you take care of it? What are your temperatures, humidity and light conditions? How did you water it?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 201
Posted By estación seca
Don't give up. Yes, leafless stems can make new...

Don't give up. Yes, leafless stems can make new growths if the base is still alive. The plant might still flower next Spring.
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