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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
Posted By Blondie
Eye Candy from Greater Omaha Orchid Show

Hello orchid friends! I went to an orchid show this weekend in Omaha and thought you might like to see the pictures. I'm attaching a link to my blog where you can see all the goodies. Enjoy!

Tales...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-23-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,983
Posted By Blondie
Thank you, all! That plant has grown like CRAZY...

Thank you, all! That plant has grown like CRAZY since I originally posted this question. It now has a new baby growing out of the bottom, so I will try to get it repotted properly before it also...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-21-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,240
Posted By Blondie
Phal Equistris X Self bloomed, too. Ahhh, she's...

Phal Equistris X Self bloomed, too. Ahhh, she's so purty.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-17-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,240
Posted By Blondie
Thanks everyone! I knew you would be excited even...

Thanks everyone! I knew you would be excited even though my family and friends are totally not. Haha! They don't understand "the obsession."
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-16-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,240
Posted By Blondie
It bloomed!!! It blooooooomed!!! :chicken

It bloomed!!! It blooooooomed!!! :chicken
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,600
Posted By Blondie
I have a ton of phals. I buy bark potting mix in...

I have a ton of phals. I buy bark potting mix in bags from vendors like Oak Hill Gardens or Hausermann's. Then I do all the repotting all at once.

I water all of my phals once a week by running...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,983
Posted By Blondie
Leaning Blc--Help with pot/straightening needed

Below you will see 3 photos of my Blc. Golden Tang. When I first got it, it kinda leaned to one side, but the new growth was shooting straight up. It started leaning quite a bit, so I put in a rod...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,240
Posted By Blondie
I just wanted to give an update on the spikes....

I just wanted to give an update on the spikes. Oddly enough, I was watering my mini today and noticed the bark was sitting funny on one of the roots. I moved the piece of bark and there was this...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,240
Posted By Blondie
OK, so you got me SUPER curious. Here is a photo...

OK, so you got me SUPER curious. Here is a photo of the one with the Wee Leaf PRE Wee. Photo taken December 4, 2007. Then we have the POST Wee Leaf taken April 7, 2009. I can't believe I went that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,240
Posted By Blondie
LOL. I'm pregnant and I didn't even know! :rofl:...

LOL. I'm pregnant and I didn't even know! :rofl: I hope it stays alive. The Wee Leaf was probably from some point this winter when I was a very, very bad orchid momma and didn't water enough. My...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,240
Posted By Blondie
Yeah, it's a phal. It bloomed all over the place...

Yeah, it's a phal. It bloomed all over the place when I first got it last year. It was a lovely NOID purple color.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,233
Posted By Blondie
It's amazing there are that many in the pots!!...

It's amazing there are that many in the pots!! Can you post a photo?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,563
Posted By Blondie
I think this phal looks very healthy. The roots...

I think this phal looks very healthy. The roots are green and growing, and the leaves look very nice. I think it's just young and needs time to grow. Keep doing what you're doing now!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,595
Posted By Blondie
I would say the spots are just humidity spots....

I would say the spots are just humidity spots. You can find tiny pots at big box stores or gardening stores. Do you have a photo? I've had baby orchids before, and I just let them grow until they...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,537
Posted By Blondie
Can you show a "full body" photo? I'm curious as...

Can you show a "full body" photo? I'm curious as to what the tops of those stems look like? You can pull out the plant, check the roots, and put it back in if you're gentle. If the roots are rotten,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,240
Posted By Blondie
After TWO YEARS...I have spikes! And a strange growth...

I've had a lot of flowering orchids, but I've never been the one that made it happen. I've always bought them in bud or bloom. So imagine my surprise when I discover TWO spikes today while watering....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-02-2009, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,063
Posted By Blondie
This is what they looked like when they first...

This is what they looked like when they first showed up. They were in a TON of moss. I took it all out and and looked at the roots. The one that is not doing so well did have some old dead roots, so...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-01-2009, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,063
Posted By Blondie
It's really confusing because the ones I have in...

It's really confusing because the ones I have in moss that do well in it do really well and the moss totally dries out.

Why is this moss so different do you think? It's not packed nearly as tight...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-01-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,437
Posted By Blondie
I'm so happy that you liked my review. I loooove...

I'm so happy that you liked my review. I loooove reading orchid books and try to get my hands on as many as I can. Understanding Orchids is still one of my absolute favorites. I would also recommend...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-01-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,063
Posted By Blondie
Moss Experiment Goes Haywire--Help

I got some new phals lately that are in moss. They are doing GREAT, so I decided to put two new ones in moss.

I bought moss at the store and also some bark for the other new orchids (onc./dens). I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,638
Posted By Blondie
Yes, I figured it would be easy to find some...

Yes, I figured it would be easy to find some cheap ones at Target or Walmart or something. If I spend less on the hangers, I can spend more on the orchids. :whistling
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,638
Posted By Blondie
Orchid Hanger Idea

I got an ad from Bed, Bath & Beyond yesterday, and saw this lovely shower caddy thing. I got to thinking--oooh, that would be GREAT to hold orchids. I have to keep them way off the floor for the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,755
Posted By Blondie
HOW did you guys get such big collections??? Just...

HOW did you guys get such big collections??? Just a passion for the 'chids?

(I fear for myself.)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-22-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,114
Posted By Blondie
I've often regretted not being more interested in...

I've often regretted not being more interested in my grandparents, who are all passed away now. I try to make up for it by being really interested in my parents, aunts and uncles, and cousins. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-19-2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 955
Posted By Blondie
I wrote them all down on a slip of paper--I can't...

I wrote them all down on a slip of paper--I can't read my own handwriting! Thank you for helping me figure this one out. D. Pumpkin Patch is way easier. Whew!
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