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Forum: Outdoor Gardening 03-13-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,928
Posted By Weebl
Ive heard of people successfully growing...

Ive heard of people successfully growing Phalaenopsis down to 0 degrees C; however, they had them mounted and let them dry quite a bit for the cold season. Unfortunately Phalaenopsis gigantea has an...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 02-11-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,817
Posted By Weebl
12 or 14 gauge, galvanized wire has worked well...

12 or 14 gauge, galvanized wire has worked well for me. Ive always been able to find it at any home-improvement store.
Forum: Growing on Mounts 02-07-2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,336
Posted By Weebl
A relevant post was made on Big Leaf Orchid's...

A relevant post was made on Big Leaf Orchid's Forum (http://www.phalaenopsis.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9632) of a Phalaenopsis gigantea mounted and displayed in the house year round. Loose system...
Forum: Members' Displays 07-17-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,547
Posted By Weebl
Would you mind what vandas you are growing...

Would you mind what vandas you are growing outside year round?
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 07-17-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,963
Posted By Weebl
Their specifications and measurements aren't...

Their specifications and measurements aren't detailed enough to find out how much shadecloth one would need. However I would estimate roughly (if the diagram is to-scale) 7' x 25' if you just wanted...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 05-05-2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,092
Posted By Weebl
I grow mine in full sun here in Central...

I grow mine in full sun here in Central California (36° N). Ottawa is at 45° N, and I would be confident in saying they will be able to handle full sun up there no worries. The hard part is...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-12-2010, 05:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,611
Posted By Weebl
I have read some amazing discussions on...

I have read some amazing discussions on phalaenopsis species identification on Peter Lin's BigLeafOrchids forums, such as this one...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-12-2010, 04:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,973
Posted By Weebl
My phals in CHC absolutely love it. I don't like...

My phals in CHC absolutely love it. I don't like the exponential degradation of bark, so tried CHC for the phals I have which prefer a drier root system and they have taken really well to it.

I...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-08-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,285
Posted By Weebl
I would love to live in a warmer climate, where I...

I would love to live in a warmer climate, where I would mount them to trees, where they can fulfill their potential size.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-08-2010, 04:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,285
Posted By Weebl
Oncidium sphacelatum. Without a doubt. Goes from...

Oncidium sphacelatum. Without a doubt. Goes from a 5 bulb division to outgrowing a 18" pot in a year.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 04-02-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,022
Posted By Weebl
Depends on his growing conditions. If warm and...

Depends on his growing conditions. If warm and humid, I would suggest something like coarse PrimeAgra/LECA in a net pot. If a little drier, I would suggest a coarse coco-husk mix. Could you give us a...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 03-04-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,526
Posted By Weebl
Good suggestions here, as for de-assembling the...

Good suggestions here, as for de-assembling the basket: bend the metal pins at each corner, so that you can pull them out and get to play Jenga with the Vanda. It's quite easy to remove even the...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 02-09-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,197
Posted By Weebl
Mount Prospect Orchids has a few divisions for...

Mount Prospect Orchids has a few divisions for sale, last I checked. Good luck! I love the look of their growth habit.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-31-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,383
Posted By Weebl
clover is a pain to get rid of... at the very...

clover is a pain to get rid of... at the very least keep ripping it out to prevent it from flowering and setting seed which would just further spread the oxalis in your pots.
Forum: Hybrids 01-19-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,262
Posted By Weebl
If their root system is intact they can lose all...

If their root system is intact they can lose all their leaves and keep growing. A few species do this annually such as P. taenialis, p. hainanensis, p. honghenensis and P. wilsonii.

Edit: P....
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 11-04-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,739
Posted By Weebl
Personally I drown my Masdevallias, They are in...

Personally I drown my Masdevallias, They are in medium CHC with a little perlite and are watered every day with my mounted orchids. I have personally never had this issue, and never seen negative...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-15-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,109
Posted By Weebl
I wish I knew what it were exactly, but I would...

I wish I knew what it were exactly, but I would treat it asap with some sort of systemic fungicide/bactericide if you have any. Something like this happened on my Phal. Penang Girl the other week and...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-12-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,927
Posted By Weebl
I had phals which I transplanted into SH when...

I had phals which I transplanted into SH when they were not sending out a new flush of roots, and they languished for almost a year before sending out new roots and actually growing again. I'd say if...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 10-06-2009, 01:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,928
Posted By Weebl
Keep in mind I did this with a nobile hybrid, but...

Keep in mind I did this with a nobile hybrid, but I was in the same situation a while ago and I mounted the entire pulb on a piece of cork. Great way to establish a mount quickly. Seeing you live in...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 10-04-2009, 04:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,807
Posted By Weebl
I will definitely give the bonemeal a shot, as...

I will definitely give the bonemeal a shot, as well as the chili spray. Only time will tell though, as they wont touch anything for weeks and weeks then in a night will eat off every new growth on a...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 09-29-2009, 05:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,807
Posted By Weebl
Outdoor orchid's have nightmares of deer.

I have had my run ins with snails, slugs, mealy bugs and spider mites. Nothing compares to deer though, when they will eat an entire season's growth and then some, in one evening. They seem to be...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-20-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,592
Posted By Weebl
I have 2 V. coerulea growing outdoor in the...

I have 2 V. coerulea growing outdoor in the Monterey Bay area, this will be there first winter here but so far the average day temps of 65-70 with night averages 50-55 they're growing well.

If I...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 08-29-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,664
Posted By Weebl
FirstRays has a conversion equation...

FirstRays has a conversion equation (http://firstrays.com/fertcalc.htm) which is awesome for this type of situation. So if you were to shoot for 150ppm of nitrogen in your water, you would add 1...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 08-26-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,013
Posted By Weebl
I don't have experience with this species....

I don't have experience with this species. However, Robert Bedard, a respected orchid grower who I have visited the greenhouse of has a beautiful specimen of Angraecum magdalenae...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 08-18-2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,770
Posted By Weebl
Rosim, once again you've produced great photos of...

Rosim, once again you've produced great photos of orchids well grown by yourself. I'm envious of your abilities and collection; thanks for sharing these photos.
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