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Forum: Pests & Diseases Today, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
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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 Today, 01:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 188
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 Today, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 264
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 Today, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 188
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 Today, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 89
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 ! Today, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 141
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board!

Welcome to the Orchid Board!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance Today, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 96
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: 154
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.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 105
Posted By estación seca
You need virus testing to identify viral...

You need virus testing to identify viral infection. The color markings are common in this kind of Phal. and would not make me suspect virus. The petals are peloric, meaning they have the...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 05-22-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By estación seca
I don't have this. The people I know who grow it...

I don't have this. The people I know who grow it water almost every day and maintain high humidity. It's considered a deep shade plant.

14 hours of daylight is unneccessary and probably too much....
Forum: Scientific Matters 05-22-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 287
Posted By estación seca
Looks interesting. Also interesting is that their...

Looks interesting. Also interesting is that their office is in one of the most expensive parts of Washington, DC, the Imperial Capital.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 160
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board. Soak some in a...

Welcome to the Orchid Board.

Soak some in a bowl for a few hours. If it becomes mushy I wouldn't use it. Otherwise I would use it.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 225
Posted By estación seca
The heat mats probably keep the pots and roots...

The heat mats probably keep the pots and roots warmer than the air, so they do help. You could cover the plants at night with a blanket or sheet to hold the heat.

Phals. survive cold periods...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-21-2024, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board! That is a...

Welcome to the Orchid Board!

That is a beautiful flower, and it's nice to know it's something from your grandfather. It is in the Cattleya alliance, but appears to be a hybrid. The lip color and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 138
Posted By estación seca
It depends on your temperatures. Warmer is better...

It depends on your temperatures. Warmer is better with Phals. You can gently remove the moss ball from the outer pot so it dries faster.

I would not be in any hurry to repot until the moss is...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-21-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 107
Posted By estación seca
Try to keep direct sun off the medium and base of...

Try to keep direct sun off the medium and base of the stems. That area can heat up rapidly and cook plants. I have to watch for this in my climate.

The stem with the blue dot in your photo has a...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-21-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 168
Posted By estación seca
Virus infection is unpredictable. Normal...

Virus infection is unpredictable. Normal appearing plants can be infected. Spotted plants can be normal.

Nutritional deficiencies causing spots in orchids are usually due to nitrogen, magnesium or...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 193
Posted By estación seca
That looks like sunburn. The leaves are also...

That looks like sunburn. The leaves are also shriveled, so it probably needs more water.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-21-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 168
Posted By estación seca
The leaves look dehydrated to me. Rather than...

The leaves look dehydrated to me. Rather than smooth and shiny, they are wrinkled, pitted and dull.

Another thought now that I see the photos with higher quality - there may be spider mites. Press...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 05-20-2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By estación seca
I bought a couple of nice Matsui Phals. last...

I bought a couple of nice Matsui Phals. last year. I went to the Web site to find a contact to see whether I could get IDs. It says prominently on the Web site they won't ID plants.
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 05-20-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By estación seca
It is beautiful, but I think you have a hybrid. ...

It is beautiful, but I think you have a hybrid.
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Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-20-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 168
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board. I think root...

Welcome to the Orchid Board.

I think root damage from repotting, causing trouble taking up water, is most likely. You can't identify virus without a virus test.

I'm not sure the rhizome had...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 05-20-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 183
Posted By estación seca
60-70 F to this plant is winter. Not time to wake...

60-70 F to this plant is winter. Not time to wake up yet. They're warm to hot growing plants that like warm summer nights.
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 05-20-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 365
Posted By estación seca
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-20-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 122
Posted By estación seca
And, how are you watering? How much? How often?

And, how are you watering? How much? How often?
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