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Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-10-2009, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By benisjamin217
Thanks King, I understand how hard orchids can...

Thanks King, I understand how hard orchids can be, so I'll take my time. Could I possibly raise a Paph?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-09-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By benisjamin217
Intermediate Orchid

HEY FELLOW ORCHID LOVERS! :D

I have successfully raised my phalaenopsis amabilis!!! All of it's buds opened. IT HAS 16. It's been blooming since early july.

Since I'm taking good care...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-04-2009, 12:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 89,108
Posted By benisjamin217
WOW, my orchid looks EXACTLY LIKE THAT ORCHID. In...

WOW, my orchid looks EXACTLY LIKE THAT ORCHID. In the second pic. It lost one leaf, and mine is in bark. Also, mine hasn't dropped any blooms, and it's looked like this for a month. What happened to...
Forum: Species 09-01-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,972
Posted By benisjamin217
What a gorgeous plant you have! Is it fragrant?

What a gorgeous plant you have! Is it fragrant?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-01-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,619
Posted By benisjamin217
thanks hedge.

thanks hedge.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-01-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,619
Posted By benisjamin217
I won't force it guys, thanks. Btw, nice metaphor...

I won't force it guys, thanks. Btw, nice metaphor King. Very poetic. What do I do with the flowers though?
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 08-31-2009, 11:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,143
Posted By benisjamin217
I live in Michigan too, the weather is SOOOOO...

I live in Michigan too, the weather is SOOOOO unpredictable, it was nice today though! Not for orchids though.
Forum: Species 08-31-2009, 11:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,447
Posted By benisjamin217
Edward: I just meant it was common species, I...

Edward: I just meant it was common species, I didn't mean to insult the species, I think it's gorgeous. :D It does seem to be really special, the blooms are really something.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-31-2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,619
Posted By benisjamin217
Flowers Beginning to Fade

As some of you know, I recently bought a Phalaenopsis amabilis. It has 16 flowers on two flower spikes. About half of the flowers are fading and getting ready to fall off. The dorsal sepals on these...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 08-28-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 25
Sticky: Book list
Views: 51,767
Posted By benisjamin217
I can't recommend any orchid books, but I can...

I can't recommend any orchid books, but I can give you some recommendations from my personal library!

1984-George Orwell:Classic, relevant.

Never Let Me Go-Kazuo Ishiguro:cheesy sounding name,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-28-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,155
Posted By benisjamin217
THANK YOU THANK YOU. I love having someone to...

THANK YOU THANK YOU. I love having someone to answer my questions. My naggy, unnecessary questions......I'm going to have the fan perpetually going, oscillating. Here's another two questions

What...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 08-28-2009, 12:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,289
Posted By benisjamin217
Definitely a star!

Definitely a star!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-28-2009, 12:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,155
Posted By benisjamin217
Thanks, I'll definitely do that. Will it...

Thanks, I'll definitely do that. Will it evaporate all the way on the underside? While you're still on, I'd like to ask you, should I have a fan on constantly blowing lightly? Also, should I get a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-28-2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,155
Posted By benisjamin217
King of Orchid Growing: Thank you for clarifying...

King of Orchid Growing: Thank you for clarifying that point, I appreciate it. Is there any way I can continue misting? It's sort of imprinted in my routine. btw, I'm watering tomorrow and I'm gonna...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-27-2009, 11:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,155
Posted By benisjamin217
Thanks for the response Vicki, it's not hot in my...

Thanks for the response Vicki, it's not hot in my house (75 is about the peak) so I'm not relieving heat, but I heard that misting can help for heat. Hopefully we'll get some experienced people to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-27-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,155
Posted By benisjamin217
Misting Orchids.....

Hey guys! I'm a bit confused about the topic of misting orchid foliage and aerial roots (if present), please tell me your preferences and reasons.

I've been misting my orchid's foliage and aerial...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-27-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,747
Posted By benisjamin217
Grandpa's radiology, brother's a freshman.

Grandpa's radiology, brother's a freshman.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-27-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,747
Posted By benisjamin217
I heard about that show, it looked interesting....

I heard about that show, it looked interesting. Both my parents went to MSU at some point, and my brother's going to MSU. My grandfather's a professor at MSU.
Forum: Species 08-27-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,447
Posted By benisjamin217
Thanks Sue! Drench and drain. :D

Thanks Sue! Drench and drain. :D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-27-2009, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,747
Posted By benisjamin217
King of Orchid growing: I think this plant has...

King of Orchid growing: I think this plant has actually been around for two years, and in my novice opinion, this is age progression. This is why I think so: the leaf is a bottom leaf, and it is the...
Forum: Species 08-27-2009, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,361
Posted By benisjamin217
All extremely beautiful. I especially love the...

All extremely beautiful. I especially love the first plant. It's shape is really unique, I love the saturated lip!
Forum: Species 08-27-2009, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,447
Posted By benisjamin217
Thanks guys! Natasha- I'll take some pics...

Thanks guys!

Natasha- I'll take some pics at some point while I'm on the forum. Phalaenopsis Amabalis are beautiful plants in particular. Hybrids kinda scare me because they don't grow naturally...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-27-2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,747
Posted By benisjamin217
Thank you so much for your responses! ...

Thank you so much for your responses!

Pilot: I don't mist near the crown, but I think the humidity tray may not be enough moisture. My house is on a hill, so my room on the second story is 30...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-26-2009, 11:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,747
Posted By benisjamin217
New Orchid Owner (Phalaenopsis)

Hi I'm Ben, I'm new to the forums and to orchids, I'm 14 and live in Michigan, I've loved plants for as long as i can remember. I bought a phalaenopsis amabilis (boring I know) at a local nursery...
Forum: Species 08-26-2009, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,447
Posted By benisjamin217
New Orchid Owner (Phalaenopsis)

Hi I'm Ben, I'm new to the forums and to orchids, I'm 14 and live in Michigan, I've loved plants for as long as i can remember. I bought a phalaenopsis amabilis (boring I know) at a local nursery...
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