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Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-15-2008, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
Posted By Charles
Yeah. When the roots are growing and the plant is...

Yeah. When the roots are growing and the plant is spiking, sometimes what looks ugly is only a bruise.
Get us some pics when it blooms.:)
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 06-14-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,685
Posted By Charles
I use large bark chunk in a wooden basket. In...

I use large bark chunk in a wooden basket. In Florida and in my particular area, we experience long periods of hot and dry. Like Arizona at times. I think the extra medium holds just enough water.
...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-14-2008, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,815
Posted By Charles
Throw out the potting material and try to get...

Throw out the potting material and try to get some Malathion. It works, just be careful not to leave it on the plant too long. Rinse it after about an hour or so. And dip the plant to get the roots...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-14-2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
Posted By Charles
I am no expert on disease, but I do grow a mean...

I am no expert on disease, but I do grow a mean Vanda. I think the dark discoloration is tanin from the oaks. That one oak leaf in the pic shows a dead "oak tea leaf".It settles into the leaves and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-31-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By Charles
Craig I do not know if leaving the spike or...

Craig I do not know if leaving the spike or cutting the spike is best. I guess it all depends on the individual plant. Sometimes a keiki will form on a spike and sometimes it will bloom again....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2008, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By Charles
Dorothy, I had no idea what a luedemmaniana was.

Dorothy, I had no idea what a luedemmaniana was.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2008, 07:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By Charles
I only got it about a month ago. I grow it in a...

I only got it about a month ago. I grow it in a west window. Dr. Thomas had it in a community flat using sphag and bark. He really did all the growing. It has three leaves. The first is it's first,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By Charles
Scented too.

Scented too.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By Charles
Blooming seedling.

Not kidding.
It's a Pluedemmaniana 'Thomas'
I got it as a gift from Dr. Charles Thomas. He was a guest speaker at one of our recent meetings.
The date on the tag is 12/07. I had to use a quarter...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-21-2008, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 708
Posted By Charles
any ideas on this NOID?

It's been in bloom since Valentine's day. I got it from a roadside stand. I did not check to see if it had a tag.
Amazing bloomer.

I know it is a Dendrobium.
Forum: Propagation 11-06-2007, 06:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,533
Posted By Charles
Thanks John. It sometimes helps getting the info...

Thanks John. It sometimes helps getting the info from someone within your experience level. The point of view is the same. Same concerns.

I'll try to get some photos as soon as work allows. Don't...
Forum: Propagation 11-04-2007, 06:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,533
Posted By Charles
Nice box John. Mine is made from a 58 ct plastic...

Nice box John. Mine is made from a 58 ct plastic storage container and a computer fan. I can get away with the smaller fan due to the smaller outlets of my box.
I do need to test it though. I can...
Forum: Scientific Matters 10-26-2007, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,485
Posted By Charles
I've noticed that the bees and wasps have taken...

I've noticed that the bees and wasps have taken an inordinate interest in my pods over the flowers. It may be a hormone related attraction. The bees do not seem to be affected by any UV patterns...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-21-2007, 01:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
Posted By Charles
I am beginning to see your point now. ...

I am beginning to see your point now.

Although boilers and traditional hot water/steam heating systems are not used extensively in this area, there is a variation of these systems that is becoming...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-21-2007, 12:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
Posted By Charles
I think you may be in a position to teach the...

I think you may be in a position to teach the rest of us a thing or two about heating.
Please tell us more about hot water under bench root-zone heating.
I live in Florida and my winter weather...
Forum: Scientific Matters 10-16-2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,485
Posted By Charles
Yeah. Maybe they will awaken to the idea.

Yeah. Maybe they will awaken to the idea.
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 10-15-2007, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,853
Posted By Charles
Yes. I forgot to mention. Use common sense when...

Yes. I forgot to mention. Use common sense when doing these things. Water and electricity do not mix. And too small of a cord for too far a distance can get very hot with a heater load on it.
GFCI...
Forum: Scientific Matters 10-15-2007, 12:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,485
Posted By Charles
Flowers in UV

I don't know where this belongs, but I though many here might enjoy it.

click (http://www.naturfotograf.com/UV_flowers_list.html)
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 10-14-2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,853
Posted By Charles
I fully understand your quandary. I live north of...

I fully understand your quandary. I live north of you also. Florida is weird. It's freezing one night and in the 80's the next day. If you are prepared for the freeze, you will cook your orchids....
Forum: Propagation 10-14-2007, 07:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,533
Posted By Charles
John, Like I said. I am going to beat the snot...

John,
Like I said. I am going to beat the snot out of a dinosaur with a big wooden club and wham! Flasking.

I have been studying techniques myself. I will not have a hood or a sterile room. I...
Forum: Propagation 10-13-2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,533
Posted By Charles
Great job guys. I hope I can do this flasking...

Great job guys. I hope I can do this flasking thing. But I now feel like Fred Flintstone. I'm going to try this for the first time by beating the snot out of a dinosaur with a big wooden club. At...
Forum: Pet Depot 10-10-2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,694
Posted By Charles
I was thinking dish soap. You use it on the...

I was thinking dish soap. You use it on the plants anyway. Right? It kills the mosquitoes and the larva. They can not land on the surface and the larva can not get their little air suckers through...
Forum: Propagation 10-06-2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,251
Posted By Charles
Flasking medium chart for species.

I was confused. Some people were saying that you can not use any old medium for any old species. I have found a site that clears up the issue. The most common species flasked and which medium works...
Forum: Propagation 10-02-2007, 07:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 44,038
Posted By Charles
Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Propagation 10-01-2007, 07:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 44,038
Posted By Charles
Any ideas what to use for orchids like Vanda or...

Any ideas what to use for orchids like Vanda or oncidium? Or should I just try the general medium?
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