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Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-13-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,822
Posted By scy
How do I get rid of springtails?

Hi. I was watering my orchids yesterday and noticed my dendrobium lawesii has a springtail problem. When I soaked it in water, I saw a bunch of springtails scurrying up to the surface.

I read on...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-13-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
Posted By scy
So is the large bump leaves backed up or...

So is the large bump leaves backed up or something else?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-13-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
Posted By scy
What's happening to my dendrobium?

Hi,

I have a dendrobium victoria-reginae. What is happening just below the leaves? It's solid. I don't think it's a bud because the other buds were much smaller. I cut back to watering once a...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-22-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,219
Posted By scy
Thank you so much for replying. After I...

Thank you so much for replying. After I originally posted this, I decided to throw out the plant. However, I saw one on my orchids so I decided to take your advice and take a look at First Ray's...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-26-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,322
Posted By scy
What do you do with orchids on vacation with no sitter?

Hi,

I am going on vacation soon and will be gone for about 9 days. Currently I water my orchids twice a week and was wondering what can I do if I don't have anyone to come water my orchids? Last...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-26-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,219
Posted By scy
What insect is this?

Hi,

A co-worker recently gave me a New Guinea Impatiens. I just took it outside to water and noticed a LOT of tiny gray insects fleeing from the soil. They move really fast! I couldn't take a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-23-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By scy
Thanks for the advice! I think I will go with...

Thanks for the advice! I think I will go with wait and see method. :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-23-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By scy
Phal Spikes Question

I have a phalaenopsis that just finished blooming. What should I do to the spikes afterwards? What are the advantages / disadvantages of each option?

I left them up since I didn't know what to do...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-23-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,470
Posted By scy
Thanks for posting the link! The photo is so...

Thanks for posting the link! The photo is so pretty! I can't wait for this to bloom. If I see fertilizer burn (the black spots on the leaves), does this mean I should use more diluted fertilizer? I'm...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,470
Posted By scy
Thanks for the tips! When does this normally...

Thanks for the tips! When does this normally bloom? Winter?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,470
Posted By scy
Thanks for the tip! I'm in NJ and the recent...

Thanks for the tip! I'm in NJ and the recent temperature fluctuations and dismal weather have initiated buds and spikes in most of my orchids. I will definitely post pictures when they bloom!

-...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,470
Posted By scy
OMG!! Really?!? I'm so excited! This is my 2nd...

OMG!! Really?!? I'm so excited! This is my 2nd orchid in my collection. I've had it for about 2 years and have never seen it bloom! How can I get the spike to grow faster since it was stuck in the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 658
Posted By scy
Flower Power!

The temperatures have been fluctuating here with alternating sunny, hot days and cloudy, raining, cooler days. I guess that told almost all my orchids to throw out flower spikes! YAY!

I noticed my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,449
Posted By scy
That's beautiful! Great find! :)

That's beautiful! Great find! :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,470
Posted By scy
What is this?

I have a cymbidium insigne. This odd looking growth has been here for a while and recently just grew pointier. What is this? When it had new bulbs, they looked different. I posted a before and after...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Posted By scy
Smile Update on Thrips

About a month ago, I posted asking for help identifying and killing the "fast moving tiny insect." Thank for helping identify and suggesting ways to kill the thrips! I didn't want to use any harsh...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,287
Posted By scy
Spike, Keiki or Root?

Hi,

I noticed some new growths on my orchids and was hoping someone could help identify if it is a flower spike, keiki or root?

CYMBIDIUM INSIGNE: I think the pointy growth is a flower spike....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-10-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,400
Posted By scy
I have checked on my orchids every few days since...

I have checked on my orchids every few days since my dendrobium miyakei just started to bloom. I went through it with rubbing alcohol on the leaves. I didn't see any thrips today but I know it may...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-10-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,400
Posted By scy
Nyorchidman: where did you buy the safer product?...

Nyorchidman: where did you buy the safer product? It's not available at Home Depot, lowes or Kmart/sears.

Butterfly: thanks for the tip! I've had a phal before but they died the moment a drop or...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-10-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,400
Posted By scy
Thank you for your quick replies. NYOrchidman: I...

Thank you for your quick replies. NYOrchidman: I think I misunderstood what you said in the prior post since you suggested I leave the house for 20 min. How do you suggest I spray on the phalaenopsis...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-09-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,400
Posted By scy
Thanks for the suggestions! Is there a non-toxic...

Thanks for the suggestions! Is there a non-toxic route that I could take? I can't use anything toxic or requires ventilation. My orchids are all indoors. Also how do I spray on the phal since it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-09-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,400
Posted By scy
Thanks for identifying the insects! How do I get...

Thanks for identifying the insects! How do I get rid of them? What product and how to apply / use it? I'm going to treat all my orchids just in case. Most of my orchids are dendrobiums. I have a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-07-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,400
Posted By scy
What are these insects on my orchid?

Today I noticed there was a tiny yellow insect running fast along a leaf of my dendrobium. I couldn't take a picture because it was so small. It was barely visible to the naked eye. Just looked like...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-24-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 997
Posted By scy
Buds Growing

My dendrobium miyakei just finished blooming 2 weeks ago. I repotted it last week and when I went to water it just now, I found buds!!! :biggrin:
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-21-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,087
Posted By scy
I noticed that too. Does this mean I should not...

I noticed that too. Does this mean I should not unpot and repot it?
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