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Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-08-2018, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,502
Posted By Orchidreamer
Is this Phal bellina or Samera? Need ID help

Hi all,
A while back I bought this plant as Phal bellina, and today I finally got it to bloom - except, well, the flowers don't look like standard bellina flowers. My first thought was shoot, this...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-18-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By Orchidreamer
Awesome! I think I'll be heading off towards the...

Awesome! I think I'll be heading off towards the beach anyways so Odom's is "sort of" in that direction. It'll probably an extra hour driving south.

I'm also interested in carnivorous plants...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-11-2018, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By Orchidreamer
Thank you! I think I have plenty of time so I'll...

Thank you! I think I have plenty of time so I'll try to visit all of them :)

I also found Smiley's Orchids to be nearby
Forum: Contests & Polls 07-06-2018, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 35,891
Posted By Orchidreamer
I used to buy more seedlings than mature plants...

I used to buy more seedlings than mature plants but that was many years ago. Now I only buy blooming size or at the most 1-2 years from blooming size plants. I learned that, at least for me, the time...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-03-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By Orchidreamer
Any recommendations for orchid nurseries near Orlando, FL?

I'm going to Orlando and I'd love to check out some orchid nurseries nearby, because, well, I have a serious orchid addiction that can't be helped :D. Right now, off the top of my head I'm thinking...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-16-2018, 07:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,948
Posted By Orchidreamer
I just got back from the SB Orchid Show! It was...

I just got back from the SB Orchid Show! It was amazing - the displays, the vendors, just everything. There is much to be said about quantity (and quality) too. Redland's was great but this one, IMO,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-08-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,948
Posted By Orchidreamer
Thanks for the info, everyone! I booked my...

Thanks for the info, everyone!

I booked my flight tickets to LA and will spend a couple days there, visiting the SB show and other nurseries in the area. I definitely need my orchid fix,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-26-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,948
Posted By Orchidreamer
I'm back on this thread! Last year I went to...

I'm back on this thread! Last year I went to Redland's, and it was a blast. Next year I want to go to the Santa Barbara Orchid Show. Do you guys think the show's worth going to? I'll be flying across...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 06-04-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,054
Posted By Orchidreamer
Good vendors in the San Francisco area?

I'll be going to SF later this month and would like to check out some orchid nurseries in the area. I'm willing to drive 1-2 hours away from SF if the nursery is further away.

(I know I asked the...
Forum: Orchid Show Announcements 04-05-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,031
Posted By Orchidreamer
Does anyone have any pictures of the show, in the...

Does anyone have any pictures of the show, in the new venue? I didn't go this year because I'm going to Redland's next month.


I absolutely loved the SEPOS show when it was at Longwood - the...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-01-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By Orchidreamer
How dangerous is Homestead, FL? (Redland Orchid Festival)

We'll be flying down to Miami, FL in May, and then driving to Homestead, FL for the Redland Orchid Festival. I'm trying to book a hotel, but I've heard some iffy things about how dangerous Homestead...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-24-2016, 11:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,781
Posted By Orchidreamer
Congrats with the flower spike! Sometimes orchids...

Congrats with the flower spike! Sometimes orchids bloom out of season. :D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-24-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 998
Posted By Orchidreamer
If it's not spreading, and seems to be drying up...

If it's not spreading, and seems to be drying up a little, then it's probably cell collapse from the weather being too cold, or sudden changes in temperatures.

If it's spreading, and turning...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-24-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,948
Posted By Orchidreamer
Thanks all, for the additional info! So it's all...

Thanks all, for the additional info! So it's all settled for this year, already booked tickets for Miami and will do the Redland's orchid show as well as the Keys. I will try to plan my visit as to...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-22-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,948
Posted By Orchidreamer
Thanks all, for the replies! Sorry I forgot to...

Thanks all, for the replies! Sorry I forgot to provide more details, I thought at least my location would show up under my username, but I guess not. I haven't been on here much lately.

Anyways, I...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-21-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,948
Posted By Orchidreamer
Best/largest orchid show to attend in the U.S.?

I've been growing orchids since 2003 and have only been to local shows, which were nice, but I've always wanted to attend a huge show. The more orchids and exhibits, the better. I don't know if some...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-11-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By Orchidreamer
Can anyone ID my vanda?

This is my NOID vanda. I know I can probably never know for sure, but any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7316/13975472447_40e2357341_b.jpg...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 12-29-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,612
Posted By Orchidreamer
My friend bought some orchids from them, a couple...

My friend bought some orchids from them, a couple were "hits" but there were some pretty bad "misses." One plant had its leaves broken like someone stepped on it (and the broken leaves weren't due to...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-07-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 29,061
Posted By Orchidreamer
I bought 23 orchids this week. Okay, let's...

I bought 23 orchids this week. Okay, let's pretend it didn't happen and I will hide the new ones among my other orchids so nobody notices...:evil:
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 10-06-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,703
Posted By Orchidreamer
Wow, lucky you, you found a walkeriana at Home...

Wow, lucky you, you found a walkeriana at Home Depot! They seem to fetch high prices on ebay...wow, I truly wish my local HD can carry more interesting orchids than "just add ice" phals.

Even...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-11-2013, 10:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,865
Posted By Orchidreamer
And please let us know your growing conditions,...

And please let us know your growing conditions, such as temperature, light, air movement, etc.

Do you see any signs of rot? You did mention "faded brown"...are the brown areas soft and spreading...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 08-31-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,320
Posted By Orchidreamer
Well, ebay is a hit and miss. I've received great...

Well, ebay is a hit and miss. I've received great plants from ebay, but occasionally something goes wrong. Once, a seller stuffed a 20" plant into a 10" box so almost all the leaves were bent and...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 08-21-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By Orchidreamer
If the roots are stuck fast to the pot, and no...

If the roots are stuck fast to the pot, and no matter how gentle I am with prying them away, I find that I will always inevitably end up damaging some of the roots. See if you can turn the plant...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-20-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,033
Posted By Orchidreamer
Al's Orchid Greenhouse has it...or had it a month...

Al's Orchid Greenhouse has it...or had it a month ago. I got one last month during a visit, and I noticed there were only a few left. They were small seedlings for $10 each, and would take about 10...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 08-20-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,615
Posted By Orchidreamer
I still like buying orchids from Lowe's! Not from...

I still like buying orchids from Lowe's! Not from the clearance rack though, because my local Lowe's puts leafless phals that are unfortunate victims of crown rot on the clearance rock for a...
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