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Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-10-2015, 12:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,023
Posted By JanS
How big does Cycnoches get - if you don't kill it first?

I bought a Cycnoches Golden Showers from Housermans while visiting my mom in Chicago 2 years ago... because I collect fragrant orchids. The one stalk produced a beautiful double flower last summer....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-04-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,037
Posted By JanS
As far as worrying when you found a snail or two,...

As far as worrying when you found a snail or two, I think it is important to note what kind of snail you have. From my experience the most destructive and hardest to get rid of are the little "bush...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-03-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,037
Posted By JanS
Errr, "directions"...what are those? Yeah, I am...

Errr, "directions"...what are those? Yeah, I am sure I was heavy-handed in my "sprinkling"! All I cared about was murdering the snails and didn't assume anything would happen to the plants. I also...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-01-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,037
Posted By JanS
One of them was an Oncidium native to the Florida...

One of them was an Oncidium native to the Florida Everglades that I got from a Florida friend, had for 10 years and was very proud of. The other was an Epidendrum. In both cases the roots just...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-01-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,037
Posted By JanS
Well, I must disagree with some of you - in the...

Well, I must disagree with some of you - in the past I did manage to kill some orchids by sprinkling anti-snail pellets on the bark in their pots. I guess it depends on what kind of pellets you use....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-22-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,023
Posted By JanS
Ok, this is gonna sound really corny but since I...

Ok, this is gonna sound really corny but since I don't think anyone came out and said it in the previous posts to this thread here goes: I have numerous multiple plants because I feel bad/guilty...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-12-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,286
Posted By JanS
In addition to watering with the solution, you...

In addition to watering with the solution, you can also pour it or spray it on the leaves and stem. This increases absorption, especially for plants that don't have many healthy roots. I also use 1...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-11-2014, 01:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,818
Posted By JanS
"Just curious...is Lemforde fragrant both day and...

"Just curious...is Lemforde fragrant both day and night (stronger at night) like the Angraecum Magdalenae?"

Yes - it is fragrant during the day but a lot less intense and also the scent is a bit...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-06-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,818
Posted By JanS
Thanks Terryros for the "Star of Bethlehem" info...

Thanks Terryros for the "Star of Bethlehem" info - didn't know that and it makes sense. Also thanks for the mention of "Orchids Limited" - they have a very nice collection of Angraecums. Upon...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-05-2014, 11:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,818
Posted By JanS
Orchid with the LONGEST-LASTING scent

I know we have a super-post for orchids with a strong scent. I have been specializing in fragrant orchids and have now quite a collection. But as of last month, I want to highlight the following...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-25-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,167
Posted By JanS
Sounds like you have a very similar greenhouse to...

Sounds like you have a very similar greenhouse to what I have on top of our flat roof here in coastal San Diego. You definitely need shade cloth for orchids! Also very important is to monitor the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-07-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,402
Posted By JanS
Thanks Tucker! Very useful info straight from one...

Thanks Tucker! Very useful info straight from one who actually LIVED there! (Which island?) As far as the water, that's good to know. We will likely install a large rainwater cistern like the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-06-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,402
Posted By JanS
Anyone (successfully) growing orchids in the Florida Keys?

I know a good number of regular contributors to this forum are from Florida...but the mainland. My wife and I are very seriously considering buying a second home in the Florida Keys (Big Pine Key...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-25-2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,296
Posted By JanS
Thanks all for the very informative answers. I...

Thanks all for the very informative answers. I did not know there were separate awards for "horticultural awards" - 25 Paph spikes? Wow! never seen that. Based on this thread, (and my and my wife's...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-24-2014, 02:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,296
Posted By JanS
Does size matter?

I have been growing orchids much of my life since imigrating to the States but have not ever entered one in a show, although I have attended multiple. My question is to the hardcore show veterans...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-09-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,081
Posted By JanS
I must contribute to this thread to reinforce the...

I must contribute to this thread to reinforce the negative comments about Orchids.com (Norman's) and the positive comments about Hausermans. From my experience, Orchids.com sucks! About 3 years ago...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-11-2014, 12:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,730
Posted By JanS
Dear Kristie: First, the fact that you...

Dear Kristie:
First, the fact that you bothered to look for help with your grandfather's orchid green house situation and found this forum (rather than try to sell or just give them away and use...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-24-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,679
Posted By JanS
Orchids and Hummingbirds - tis the season!

I thought I'd share these pictures I just took for the Holidays; Here in Southern California we have several species of hummingbirds overwinter, and my wife and I have numerous feeders around the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-14-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,148
Posted By JanS
To add a side-question to this interesting post:...

To add a side-question to this interesting post: I noticed in one of the answers a member tested all their orchids and 90%+ from orchids.com, i.e. Norman's Orchids, came out positive for virus. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-01-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,190
Posted By JanS
My flagship mistake (and I was no orchid rookie...

My flagship mistake (and I was no orchid rookie by any means) relates directly to BillC's post: I burned my orchids! (with the sun, that is). I had my ever growing collection in a small plastic...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-29-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,833
Posted By JanS
Well, so much for the contest! Rosie's got me...

Well, so much for the contest! Rosie's got me beat by a mile with 32 flowers (WOW!!!). Gorgeous plant!

MrsH - the ID on my phal says: Phal. Tying Shin Cupid "Montclair" (x). I've had it for...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-28-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,833
Posted By JanS
Phal Contest: one with the mostest (flowers)?

It's been a good year for my phals and I am attaching two photos from today that show two of my phals in all their glory. The "NOID" has 14 flowers open and 3 not yet. The ID slightly fragrant one...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-05-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,896
Posted By JanS
Hi All - few answers: RE: Andy's Orchids...

Hi All - few answers:

RE: Andy's Orchids near me - yep, I found via the net they sell Draculas and also for @ $30 like J&L Orchids. Don't know if theirs are bigger for the price...but my friend...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,896
Posted By JanS
The picture I posted is of "Dracula fuligiefera"....

The picture I posted is of "Dracula fuligiefera". Thanks for all your support - go for it!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,896
Posted By JanS
I got my first Monkey!

Last year I happened upon some adorable photos of the monkey orchid (Dracula spp.) and decided I had to have one. I posted a thread here asking where I could order one but instead it turned into a...
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