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Search: Posts Made By: JerseyGirlBecky
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
Yes, I found that sight. that is how I identified...

Yes, I found that sight. that is how I identified it. Thank you.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
Could be Matt, But the flowers are only a little...

Could be Matt, But the flowers are only a little bigger than a nickel? white and exactly like the hybrid aphrodite AlainBrochart? Not a normal sized phal flower or even close. It has 5 spikes with...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
Phal Hybrid?

I was at my local WalMart today and they were putting out loads of phals. They had two with very small white flowers with a little rainbow shaped arbor. They each had 5 spikes and the spikes were...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-06-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,748
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
When you Say you have been misting the SOIL. ...

When you Say you have been misting the SOIL. What did you plant them in?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,356
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
I have one with a basel keiki and was wondering...

I have one with a basel keiki and was wondering about trimming the leaves on the mother plant. The mother is terrible with wrinkled leaves, but the keiki is blooming. A short little spike with...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-16-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,584
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
It does not look that bad to me. But, I think...

It does not look that bad to me. But, I think you do have mealy bugs. Can't be sure from the photo, but looks like it to me. Got to get rid of them. they do stress the plant.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-06-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,313
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
And one thing I forgot to mention. You say they...

And one thing I forgot to mention. You say they get crown rot and leaf rot. You must water them on the sides being careful not to get water in the leaves. If you do dry them with q tips or...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-06-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,313
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
I went through a lot of phals in the beginning,...

I went through a lot of phals in the beginning, but have got it good now. Of course when I started I got bad ones with no good roots to begin with. Now, I check roots BEFORE I buy. No matter how...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-19-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,513
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
I have always repotted as soon as I get them. ...

I have always repotted as soon as I get them. Most are in bloom and I have never had a problem. I keep mine a little warmer, around 70, and in an east window. I have ten of them and all but two are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-18-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,702
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
I have to agree with tsun1108. You can see the...

I have to agree with tsun1108. You can see the top roots, but what is in the bottom. I would take it out and check the roots. Cut off old and repot in bark. I assure you it will not hurt the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-15-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,547
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
Funny but I just had one with the little beads,...

Funny but I just had one with the little beads, like sap, but only on the bottom of the leaves on one of my Phals. It is in with the others. I have 9 of them, and all but one is blooming. I have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-15-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
Yes, I can believe that. And yesterday I see a...

Yes, I can believe that. And yesterday I see a nub coming between two bottom leaves and sure looks like a root! So, there goes that theory! He He.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-14-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
Well, I am not sure about this, but, anytime they...

Well, I am not sure about this, but, anytime they get a nub between the leaves it seems to turn out to be a spike. All my roots come out around the bottom of the leaves. I have 9 phals and 3 mini...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-24-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,237
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
I think it will not do "quite well" in that mix. ...

I think it will not do "quite well" in that mix. It needs only med. bark and a well draining pot. Adding bark will not help. Just my opinion.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-05-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,847
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
When I started I had three of these. I tried the...

When I started I had three of these. I tried the spag and bag method and lost two of them. So, I took the third and put in a small pot with med. bark. I put it in an east window and cared for it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-23-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,273
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
Oh and forgot, the Catts were in a South window. ...

Oh and forgot, the Catts were in a South window. I know they need much more light. Now in the East window?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-23-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,273
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
Phals spiking in East window

I have 10 phals that have not spiked in a couple of years. I put them on my porch in Summer out of direct sun and in a North window in winter. I decided to move them this year to an east window. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-15-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,452
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
I do not like the Miracle Grow at all. But the...

I do not like the Miracle Grow at all. But the one time I did get It I put it through a heavy screen. I sifted out the small stuff. Had to do it twice. You will not be left with much, as it is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-04-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,302
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
They are just the old leaves, I believe. They...

They are just the old leaves, I believe. They look fine to me and I would leave them alone. Someone else may know better here as I have only had orchids for about 4 years.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-02-2012, 05:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,963
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
I would take them out of the pots and check the...

I would take them out of the pots and check the roots. If they are not in clear pots you cannot see what kind of roots they have. If they don't have good roots below, all the watering is not doing...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-22-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,817
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
I would get a scat mat. small ones are not too...

I would get a scat mat. small ones are not too expensive. They DO work.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-26-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
It is listed as a full spectrum EZ reader floor...

It is listed as a full spectrum EZ reader floor energy star. Was $119.99 but they are selling it for 44.99. Has a nice write up about plants and animals? They are beautiful really. I am pleased...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-26-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
lamps

Have any of you bought lamps from LampsUSA? I got two of the plant floor lights. Great prices.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-22-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
Thank you all. I have worked all morning...

Thank you all. I have worked all morning bringing them in. I hate to do it as they are thriving out there, and I only have an East facing window for all of them. I hope it will be enough light for...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-22-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,171
Posted By JerseyGirlBecky
You can bet it is. At least for me. If I had the...

You can bet it is. At least for me. If I had the room I would have many more. But, I can think of worse things to spend your money on. And when they do bloom it is all worth it.
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