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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
05-24-2018, 01:51 AM
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Can all type of orchid go into S/H
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flowerpower
In my opinion, vandas are not ideal for this...
In my opinion, vandas are not ideal for this method for a number of reasons. Most of everything else is fine.
I haven't found a better method for oncidium intergenerics and miltoniopsis than semi...
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
03-07-2018, 04:15 AM
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New to Orchid board. Question about transferring to S/H
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flowerpower
It all depends how much. If there is only a small...
It all depends how much. If there is only a small amount the roots will be cleaned due to the flushing of the medium and the constant moisture.
If there is too much organic matter, it will be wet...
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
03-07-2018, 04:11 AM
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What orchids don't do well in Semi-hydro?
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flowerpower
Hard cane dendrobiums? Mine seem to be doing...
Hard cane dendrobiums? Mine seem to be doing alright in S/H. But they are hybrids!
For me, vandas have been very difficult. Out of 3 small vandas in S/H, 1 died and 2 became very sick.
In S/H...
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
01-14-2018, 10:23 AM
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New to semi-hydro - my experience so far
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flowerpower
I was watering my orchids today and enjoying that...
I was watering my orchids today and enjoying that I can water everything all at the same time. I was struck by how healthy everything is looking. I recently threw some IKEA den phals into semi hydro...
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
11-30-2017, 12:19 PM
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New to semi-hydro - my experience so far
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flowerpower
I used to worry about algae and what would happen...
I used to worry about algae and what would happen when it builds up a lot. But it looks a lot worse than it really is. It's confined to the inside of the pot walls and I've learned to co-exist with...
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
11-25-2017, 05:21 AM
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Blooming Semi Hydroponic
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flowerpower
As long as there is new root growth cattleyas do...
As long as there is new root growth cattleyas do really well for me in semi hydro.
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Advanced Discussion
11-25-2017, 05:17 AM
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Mites (not spider mites)...?!
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flowerpower
I think you’re on the right track. Hypoaspis...
I think you’re on the right track. Hypoaspis miles looks a bit darker than these but they seem to just be eating anything dead or decaying. I don’t think they are hurting the orchid. I suppose I...
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Beginner Discussion
11-18-2017, 04:13 PM
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New Orchid
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flowerpower
They sell LECA in IKEA - it’s not very hard to...
They sell LECA in IKEA - it’s not very hard to find
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
11-09-2017, 12:59 PM
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New to semi-hydro - my experience so far
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flowerpower
Do you think a good spraying with water onto the...
Do you think a good spraying with water onto the root and surface of the LECA will assist in getting the roots past the upper layer? I have natural humidity and my dry line is only 1-2 layers down.
...
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Beginner Discussion
11-07-2017, 12:38 PM
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cymbidium and dividing
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flowerpower
I would wait as well. When you do divide, I would...
I would wait as well. When you do divide, I would take off some backbulbs to make even more cymbidiums!!! It looks like an ideal candidate.
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Beginner Discussion
11-07-2017, 12:35 PM
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Flea Market Rescue Cattleya in Trouble
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flowerpower
This alliance never ceases to amaze me at what it...
This alliance never ceases to amaze me at what it can do in dire situations. As long as it's not rotten in the rhizome, the bulbs you have seem healthy and fat. I would just see what happens. The...
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Potting & Repotting
11-07-2017, 11:44 AM
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Who is using seramis? Please share your epxperiences.
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flowerpower
I've used it in a similar way. I found it...
I've used it in a similar way.
I found it contains a tremendous amount of water and it took me some time to get used to it. Mine was the fine grade seramis.
I had an oncidium intergeneric (a...
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Advanced Discussion
11-07-2017, 11:27 AM
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Mites (not spider mites)...?!
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flowerpower
Mites (not spider mites)...?!
Has anyone ever observed very small mites on their orchids or orchid media?
I seem to have these in my growing area and they are not interested in the foliage. They tend to live on dead or dying...
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
11-07-2017, 10:58 AM
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New to semi-hydro - my experience so far
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flowerpower
Updates
I've been a bit quiet on the S/H updates lately. This is because I was trying new orchids and gathering more experience with my existing orchids (especially recovering my phals). I have a renewed...
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Beginner Discussion
11-04-2017, 02:22 PM
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Does this Phalaenopsis need more water?
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777
Posted By
flowerpower
Sometimes the surface of the LECA is a bit dry...
Sometimes the surface of the LECA is a bit dry but the roots will be continually moist when they get deeper into the pot.
Forum:
Semi-Hydroponic Culture
11-03-2017, 03:21 PM
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"Ceramsite" Colorful leca?
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flowerpower
I think it looks nice but I haven't seen it in...
I think it looks nice but I haven't seen it in the UK! I'd definitely give it a try if I did see it. For now, I will just continue to use the brands that are locally available.
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
10-21-2017, 06:38 AM
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Tolumnia in S/H success
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4,857
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flowerpower
I think the drying out increases ventilation in...
I think the drying out increases ventilation in the container so that the orchids that like to dry out between waterings are probably the ones that need more ventilation than others. So these are the...
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
09-10-2017, 06:09 AM
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Should I convert to S/H now or wait?
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flowerpower
I would leave the cattleya a little bit longer...
I would leave the cattleya a little bit longer but it should be ready soon. I wouldn't touch the Monnierara until it's done for the year.
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
09-10-2017, 06:01 AM
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Water, Water everywhere!
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Posted By
flowerpower
Semi hydro is just another option. It works for...
Semi hydro is just another option. It works for some where bark works for others. Try converting some orchids - a few different genera. Don't convert them all just in case you're not happy. Then...
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
09-10-2017, 04:59 AM
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9
Tolumnia in S/H success
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4,857
Posted By
flowerpower
Wow. It's always fascinating to read about...
Wow. It's always fascinating to read about orchids that people say have to dry out doing well in semi hydro...
For whatever reason my cattleyas seem to love semi-hydro too.
I would love to see...
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Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance
08-31-2017, 07:12 AM
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NoID Miltoniopsis
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flowerpower
Try using pure sphagnum, they love it! Mine had...
Try using pure sphagnum, they love it! Mine had amazing roots in that, no root rot. They seemed a bit shy to send out roots into bark on its own. I'm experimenting with semi hydro as well and that is...
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Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance
08-30-2017, 02:57 PM
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NoID Miltoniopsis
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Posted By
flowerpower
Must be Miltoniopsis Herr Alexander. I have one...
Must be Miltoniopsis Herr Alexander. I have one too that is currently also blooming.
I agree about miltoniopsis doing well in the UK indoors. People say they're fussy/demanding but I actually...
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Beginner Discussion
08-27-2017, 08:14 AM
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Trouble getting pals to grow roots
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1,716
Posted By
flowerpower
I agree, I've had a lot of phals recover from a...
I agree, I've had a lot of phals recover from a rootless state. The new leaves might grow small. The lower leaves may drop but the top two usually don't. Once you start seeing the new root nubbins...
Forum:
Beginner Discussion
08-24-2017, 06:04 AM
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9
Oncidium help please
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1,500
Posted By
flowerpower
I have no doubt you can keep it going. Oncidiums...
I have no doubt you can keep it going. Oncidiums sometimes look terrible but they're still in very good health, just using the energy they saved up. It's mosty cosmetic but I also love oncidiums to...
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Beginner Discussion
08-23-2017, 04:14 PM
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9
Oncidium help please
Views:
1,500
Posted By
flowerpower
I find they don't like being repotted. When the...
I find they don't like being repotted. When the new bulb is mature it will be nice and plump. Leave the orchid undisturbed for as long as possible to fill out the pot with nice plump bulbs and keep...
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