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Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 06-19-2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,997
Posted By Triffid
Yay for Seed Pod! Here's hoping it progresses...

Yay for Seed Pod!
Here's hoping it progresses nicely for you. Good growing! :biggrin:
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 05-02-2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,997
Posted By Triffid
Indeed. You must! :D

Indeed.
You must! :D
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 05-02-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,151
Posted By Triffid
Awesome Thread! What a wonderful display of...

Awesome Thread! What a wonderful display of flowers too!
Ignea bud watch (http://www.orchidboard.com/community/pleurothallis-alliance/93415-ignea-bud-watch.html)
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 04-28-2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,151
Posted By Triffid
Well there are developments, not good I'm afraid....

Well there are developments, not good I'm afraid. Looks like the Porroglossum meridionale will not be giving me flowers. Developed a problem with it and it started dropping leafs fast - unpotted it...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 11-10-2016, 07:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,151
Posted By Triffid
Thanks :) so do I! Though I'll be happy with...

Thanks :) so do I! Though I'll be happy with keeping it alive and getting it to grow for now ;)
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 11-09-2016, 05:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,151
Posted By Triffid
Plants are growing but no signs of spikes yet. ...

Plants are growing but no signs of spikes yet.

Been busy over summer, so had to put some plans on hold. Plus got given 6 new orchids to learn about (though I'm obviously not complaining)

Did...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 04-29-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,170
Posted By Triffid
Bud!

So with 3 new growths and this new bud, I'd say things are looking alright for my Cattleya at this time.

The bud is from an old dried up sheath from last year. I had read that old dried up sheaths...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-20-2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,728
Posted By Triffid
Awesome! Just in time for lunch break too! ...

Awesome! Just in time for lunch break too!


Good to know!



I have four tanks in total and spent… wait for it… a grand total of £45 for all of them including original cabinets of the two in...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-20-2016, 05:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,728
Posted By Triffid
Thank you so much for all the information! Have...

Thank you so much for all the information! Have given me a few things to re-consider, and yes I shall not be rushing this project in any way.



The tanks have those plastic bases, and the...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-09-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,728
Posted By Triffid
Thanks for the tip Optimist! Very helpful to get...

Thanks for the tip Optimist! Very helpful to get a recommended Youtube user, saves me a lot of time plundering through the many varied producers of vids :)
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2016, 07:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,922
Posted By Triffid
*points finger and exclaims* "Mutant!" :lol: ...

*points finger and exclaims* "Mutant!"
:lol:

Being more sensible now, gorgeous even if a mutation! :) You have a great weekend too!
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-08-2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,728
Posted By Triffid
Understood, will try and answer them without...

Understood, will try and answer them without confusing the issue further ;)



Two tanks, two separate set ups (eventually). Will not be combining the two tanks:

Tropical
Width: 61cm (24.02")...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-07-2016, 05:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,728
Posted By Triffid
Thanks Soobie, I agree that which chemicals are...

Thanks Soobie, I agree that which chemicals are used can be cause for concern, and is why I am especially interested in finding a suitable finishing product (sealant, paint, varnish etc.) to both...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-06-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,728
Posted By Triffid
Thanks for the bump Sonya. :) As a...

Thanks for the bump Sonya. :)

As a continuation of considerations, what are people thoughts with regards to:
- Structural concerns?
- The best Aquarium Safe Sealant to use? Experiences,...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-05-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,988
Posted By Triffid
Thanks for posting the extra photo! Much...

Thanks for posting the extra photo! Much appreciated.

Looks like it will be quite a display with all those buds.
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-04-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,988
Posted By Triffid
Stunning bloom! How big is the plant itself?

Stunning bloom!
How big is the plant itself?
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 04-04-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,413
Posted By Triffid
Like estación seca I have no idea, had a bit of a...

Like estación seca I have no idea, had a bit of a search though. Seems much like many other wooden greenhouses so I would guess overall similar.

Found these two for sale, guess this is what you...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-04-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,728
Posted By Triffid
Question Design Considerations? Cabinet, Fish Tank & Terrarium

So here's the thing, I like making things (keeps me off the streets) and have been dwelling over an idea for the past year or so.
Now that my health is on the up and my arm no longer shakes or...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 04-04-2016, 05:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,151
Posted By Triffid
Quarantine seems successful

So a couple of weeks down the line and both plants are not giving me any concerns (yet).

For the quarantine I have been keeping them in a small, slightly broken, indoor glass house. It is near a...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 03-31-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,881
Posted By Triffid
Good advice from u bada there :) Would have...

Good advice from u bada there :)

Would have to concur with not getting water in the crown, I try to soak only the roots and mount.
Forum: Growing on Mounts 03-31-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,881
Posted By Triffid
If nothing else a good soak or drenching will...

If nothing else a good soak or drenching will allow a good time to feed the plant, and even flush any build ups withing the moss part. You may not need to soak it in a bucket, though when you want to...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 03-30-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,881
Posted By Triffid
Only advice I can offer, especially as this is...

Only advice I can offer, especially as this is your first, is that you will have to check it daily, for the time being. It may be that you will have to mist more or less often than other people and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-23-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,088
Posted By Triffid
Thinking about what gngrhill said and having seen...

Thinking about what gngrhill said and having seen what another grower on this forum has done (sorry, I can't recall exactly who), you may want to consider eventually replacing the aluminium trays...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 03-20-2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,170
Posted By Triffid
So it's been a while. Another thread about...

So it's been a while. Another thread about mounting Cattleyas reminded me of this one.

Long story short, my own bad health over the past few years has meant this plant suffered quite a bit. Things...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 03-20-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,151
Posted By Triffid
Ok, that makes a lot more sense. No need to say...

Ok, that makes a lot more sense. No need to say sorry :)
yep, you're right about the lows. it's only gone below 0C a few times over the past near two decades I've been here - never actually for that...
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