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Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-11-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,763
Posted By en3rmax
Hi there OB, Just thought i'd post an update...

Hi there OB,

Just thought i'd post an update on my phal that took 3 years to flower.

It's strange as it's spike has only got 2 flowers but the first one has now opened and it look great.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-16-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,763
Posted By en3rmax
This was my first ever orchid sent to me from a...

This was my first ever orchid sent to me from a really good friend who is living in Oz at the moment, she sent it to me through interflora in easter 09.

This orchid is pure white with a pink lip.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-15-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,763
Posted By en3rmax
Hi there OB, I haven't posted for a bit as...

Hi there OB,

I haven't posted for a bit as i've been busy building a greenhouse in my garden, but just thought i'd post a new progress picture of my phal spike :-)
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-18-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 839
Posted By en3rmax
I know how you feel, my first ever phal has just...

I know how you feel, my first ever phal has just sent up a spike after a 3 year wait. it is a great feeling when they do after a long wait.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-18-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,081
Posted By en3rmax
I always think it's best to cut any old flower...

I always think it's best to cut any old flower spikes right off to the base of the plant and allow the plant to send up a new spike when it's ready.

I've waited 3 years for my first ever phal to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-12-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,651
Posted By en3rmax
I'd put a bit more potting mix in there and give...

I'd put a bit more potting mix in there and give the plant a soak in superthrive, i can see a couple of new root nibs sticking throught on the first picture.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-12-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,763
Posted By en3rmax
Hi nenella, The bottom leaves are not really...

Hi nenella,

The bottom leaves are not really touching the bark, it might look like that from the angle of the picture, the top layer of the bark always dries out pretty fast as i never like an...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-09-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,763
Posted By en3rmax
Hi again OB, Here is another update of my 3...

Hi again OB,

Here is another update of my 3 year wait phal spike, i've just watered her :-)

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/greenfingerz12/SAM_1021.jpg
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By en3rmax
Another phal for the collection

Hi there OB,

I had a trip to Melbicks today to get some plants for the garden and as always couldn't resist getting another phal, I will only buy them now if the plant is in really good condition...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-03-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,763
Posted By en3rmax
Hi there OB, Just thought i'd keep you...

Hi there OB,

Just thought i'd keep you updated on my spike progress like i have in the past, I know people like the see how the spike grows.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-28-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,661
Posted By en3rmax
I've had this from time to time with my phals...

I've had this from time to time with my phals that were potted in bark the problem for me seemed the be my orchids were not getting enough air flow so i gave them good air and it fixed the problem.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-28-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,763
Posted By en3rmax
Hi RosieC, yes i remember you gave me good advice...

Hi RosieC, yes i remember you gave me good advice on how to look after them, This phal has always been special to me, when i got it i didn't even know what a Phalaenopsis was.

I might get another...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-28-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,763
Posted By en3rmax
Hi there, Here is an update on my spike that...

Hi there,

Here is an update on my spike that took 3 years :-) as you can see it's little "mitten" so happy about this, it's the only pure white with pink lip phal i have, it's been so long since i...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,763
Posted By en3rmax
I ordered it over the phone in the UK and got a...

I ordered it over the phone in the UK and got a florist in Darwin near to where she lived to send it to her :-D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-25-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,763
Posted By en3rmax
Phal re spike after 3 years.

Hi there OB,

I had my first ever phalaenopsis given to me as a gift in easter of 09 from a good friend of mine who is living in Austraila, she sent me another phalaenopsis for my birthday last...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-10-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,115
Posted By en3rmax
Hi Eahonn, it tends to take 2 to 3 months for a...

Hi Eahonn, it tends to take 2 to 3 months for a spike to flower.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-02-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,335
Posted By en3rmax
I tend to cut the spike at the base of the plant...

I tend to cut the spike at the base of the plant and then take care of the plant and see what it does.

A fair few of my orchids seem to spike at the same time every year, one plant will spike in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-02-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,035
Posted By en3rmax
How much Superthrive to use on my orchids?

Hi there OB,

I've just got some superthrive off ebay and would like to know how often i should use it and how much i should mix up in a gallon of water to use on my orchids?

Also can you mix...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-13-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 25,077
Posted By en3rmax
One of my phals with a side spike ...

One of my phals with a side spike

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt351/en3rmax09/th_SAM_0906.jpg (http://s627.photobucket.com/albums/tt351/en3rmax09/?action=view&current=SAM_0906.jpg)

I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-30-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,656
Posted By en3rmax
Hi silken, it is just the angle of the picture,...

Hi silken, it is just the angle of the picture, here is a shot from another angle.

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt351/en3rmax09/SAM_0809.jpg
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-30-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,656
Posted By en3rmax
The leaf on my phal and getting it to bloom

Hi there OB,

This is my first ever phal and it's never bloomed since i had it in easter 09, all my other phals bloom ok but this one seems to be shy.

The one leaf has a lighter edge is this ok?...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-17-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By en3rmax
My new dendrobium repot

Hi there OB,

I decided today to repot my new dendrobium i brought on thursday as the bark it was potted in was really broken down and smelly, I've repotted it in the same medium i use for my phals...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-16-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,409
Posted By en3rmax
My first ever phal has yet to spike for me

Hi OB,

The first ever phal i got as a gift in easter 09 has still yet to send out a spike, i have quite a few phals that have spiked this year and last but my first seems shy :-)

It's really...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-16-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By en3rmax
Thanku very much for the info Rosie, I'll keep an...

Thanku very much for the info Rosie, I'll keep an eye on the roots as the are much finer than a phals, i'll try and let it dry out a bit more before watering in winter.

It says on the care...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-15-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By en3rmax
My first Dendrobium

Hi there OB,

I was in tesco's tonight doing my shopping and saw a big stack of new plants so i went over for a closer look and they were dendrobiums and at five pounds i thought what a bargain and...
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