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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-01-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,159
Posted By Melody
I don't know. I sniffed it once while it was...

I don't know. I sniffed it once while it was opening and didn't smell anything. But are the fragrant ones fragrant as soon as they open or does it take a bit more time?
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-30-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,159
Posted By Melody
Thanks everyone! I am so thrilled. :biggrin: I...

Thanks everyone! I am so thrilled. :biggrin: I think I now want to grow more Cattleyas. :evil: lol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/mybutterflyiris/IMG_8480a2mew-1.jpg
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-28-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,159
Posted By Melody
First Cattleya bloom

I am so excited! This is the first orchid I have gotten to bloom! I've had this plant (Blc. Island Charm) for 2 yrs. now and have never seen it in bloom. Last year, it started to form a bud, but...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-16-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,042
Posted By Melody
IT'S GETTING EXPONENTIALLY WORSE! Photo...

IT'S GETTING EXPONENTIALLY WORSE!

Photo taken this morning below.
The entire leaf tip is turning yellow, the dark areas have gotten darker, bigger, squishier and are sinking in more.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-15-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,042
Posted By Melody
It has been outside with some other orchids for...

It has been outside with some other orchids for the past month getting cooler night temps (60's). And I think it did rain a few times while they were out there. But, none of the other orchids have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-14-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,042
Posted By Melody
Dark spots on Phal

This is my mother's orchid. She wanted me to ask you guys about a problem she is having.

This plant recently developed dark mushy spots on it's newest leaf. At the time, the plant looked as...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-18-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,238
Posted By Melody
Magicatt: Yes, I got one other orchid there...

Magicatt: Yes, I got one other orchid there (Phaph Infa red x paph hsinying web) which seems to be fine at the moment. I had a limited budget, but I am so thankful that I got to go at all and bring...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-17-2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,238
Posted By Melody
zxyqu: Thanks for the explanation. Haha...I'm...

zxyqu: Thanks for the explanation. Haha...I'm probably always "overly concerned". I've had many a bad experience with my plants (not just orchids) so I do tend to freak out at any signs of trouble....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-17-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,238
Posted By Melody
zxyqu: why do the aerial roots need to be buried?...

zxyqu: why do the aerial roots need to be buried? I'm not understanding this.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-17-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,238
Posted By Melody
Thanks for the replies, but I'm a bit hesitant...

Thanks for the replies, but I'm a bit hesitant about re-potting. I don't want to add to it's shock if it is in shock from transitioning out of the greenhouse.
From what I know about C&H, they...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-17-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,238
Posted By Melody
Phal schilleriana help

I picked up my first species phal, a Phal schilleriana 'Pink butterfly' at Carter and Holmes Open House on May 10th. But it doesn't seem to be transitioning to my home very well, and I'm not sure...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-25-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,729
Posted By Melody
By "night" do you mean after it's dark outside?...

By "night" do you mean after it's dark outside? or do you mean late at night? How much light at "night" (whichever that refers to) would be enough to confuse them? would having a floor lamp on that...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-22-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,729
Posted By Melody
Thanks silken! Was there any heat output by the...

Thanks silken!
Was there any heat output by the bulb that you had to compensate for?
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-21-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,729
Posted By Melody
back on topic...sort of :evil:: I've been...

back on topic...sort of :evil::
I've been thinking about using a CFL in my desk lamp so that I can enjoy having one of my orchids next to me while I work, but I don't know much about growing using...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-21-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By Melody
I haven't tried this myself, but I have heard...

I haven't tried this myself, but I have heard that if you know someone with a cat or have one yourself, you can take some cat droppings and put them near your garden and it will keep "prey" wildlife...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-21-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,429
Posted By Melody
Thank you for all the replies. Yep, I don't mist...

Thank you for all the replies. Yep, I don't mist this orchid or use neem oil. It does flower deep pink/purple (it's actually the one in my avatar, but when I uploaded the image it became bluer for...
Forum: Members' Displays 04-20-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,552
Posted By Melody
Love this. It totally made my day ...any chance...

Love this. It totally made my day ...any chance of you posting some more pics?:clap:
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-20-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,429
Posted By Melody
Spots on Phal leaf

Today I noticed these little dark spots on my newest phal leaf. All the other leaves on the plant look completely fine. So I don't know what this is and what I should do about it. I suppose I...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 12-10-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,260
Posted By Melody
I love your group shot...very stunning. And I'm...

I love your group shot...very stunning. And I'm also totally jealous that your Amaryllis are doing so well. I have 2 Amaryllis I got last year in Nov. and they never bloomed...just grew lots of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-10-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By Melody
Ok, will do. I have some superthrive and I think...

Ok, will do. I have some superthrive and I think I have a 2 in. pot somewhere. Any other advise? I've heard that paph roots are really slow growing. Should I be worried? How long do you think it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-09-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By Melody
Ok, I think y'all are probably right. It's...

Ok, I think y'all are probably right.
It's never had a lot of roots. I remember being surprised when I first got it and one of the cats knocked it over and I saw it didn't have a lot of roots. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-09-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By Melody
Droopy Paph

The old growth on my Paph has been droopy for some time. I thought it was because of the kitty cats playing in the plants, but just the other day I noticed one of the leaves on the new growth is now...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-17-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,867
Posted By Melody
Hi, I have had this same cross for about 10 mo....

Hi,
I have had this same cross for about 10 mo. now. I've been really happy with this plant so far. I have it in bark, water it twice a week (it's in a small pot and dries out pretty fast), and...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 01-03-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 825
Posted By Melody
Amaryllis Fail

I got 2 amaryllis bulbs from Lowe's a little over a month ago. They were on sale :blushing: I potted them up, put them in a south facing window and haven't watered them much. Now, all I have are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-31-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By Melody
Yay! New Orchid

I got a new noid phal orchid today with a gift card from a friend. And it's actually a two for one, because one is a kieki of the other and has it's own spike. Yay! It was in spag so I repotted it...
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