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Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 06-28-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By ElenaMarie
Vanda that grows & blooms in Phal conditions

Hi!

I wasn't sure where to put this so decided to put it here.

Carter and Holmes has a Vanda, Vanda amesiana, that grows and blooms in phal conditions. It isn't on their website yet but if you...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-27-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,589
Posted By ElenaMarie
Cool! I have two spikes on mine. The foliage on...

Cool! I have two spikes on mine. The foliage on this plant is lighter than my other phals, closer to a lime or medium green than the rest. The spikes are about 6" tall now and continue to grow.

I...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-23-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,589
Posted By ElenaMarie
Maybe we can compare the two? I looked at the...

Maybe we can compare the two? I looked at the Taipei Gold x but went with the Sunshine. A comparison would be nice.
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-22-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,589
Posted By ElenaMarie
Thank you! And yours as well! :thankyou

Thank you!



And yours as well! :thankyou
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-22-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,589
Posted By ElenaMarie
Yes, very nice indeed. :D

Yes, very nice indeed. :D
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-22-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,589
Posted By ElenaMarie
I've been tempted to take a detour to the ATM but...

I've been tempted to take a detour to the ATM but that wouldn't be good for my marriage, KWIM?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-22-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By ElenaMarie
I'm not sure why but C&H can't get ahold of the...

I'm not sure why but C&H can't get ahold of the douglas fir bark in quantity so they're using this mix.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-22-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By ElenaMarie
Here's the web page for the mix. Cypress...

Here's the web page for the mix.

Cypress Blend Mix: Carter and Holmes Orchids...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-22-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By ElenaMarie
:dumb: Duh! That would help wouldn't it? I'd be...

:dumb: Duh! That would help wouldn't it? I'd be using it for phals and paphs.



I misread the contents. It's cypress and spongerock, not rockwool. Thanks for the tip on the roots, I'll have to...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-21-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,589
Posted By ElenaMarie
My husband forbids me from going there with a...

My husband forbids me from going there with a credit card. Cash only! He's a wise man.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-21-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By ElenaMarie
Cypress & rockwool combo for media--your thoughts?

Hi! I picked up a cubic foot of Carter & Holmes' cypress and (not rockwool) spongerock mix. It looks really good but I'm wondering if anyone has used it before and has any tips or warnings for me.
...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-21-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,589
Posted By ElenaMarie
Talking Visit to Carter & Holmes nets new plants!

Hi everyone!

My mom and I went to Newberry again so I could select some orchids as my birthday and Christmas gifts. All but the main greenhouse were closed but that greenhouse was loaded with...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-16-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,020
Posted By ElenaMarie
I'm glad it helped! :D

I'm glad it helped! :D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-14-2012, 02:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,020
Posted By ElenaMarie
If it hasn't produced a terminal spike I'd try...

If it hasn't produced a terminal spike I'd try the benign neglect route for a while. Less light, less water, less fertilizer, and see what happens.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-13-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,020
Posted By ElenaMarie
Check out this thread, Orchid Boy. It has a pic...

Check out this thread, Orchid Boy. It has a pic and some links regarding terminal leaves, etc.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community/identification-forum/4001-what-thing-my-phalaenopsis.html
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-13-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,020
Posted By ElenaMarie
Makes perfect sense. Thank you!

Makes perfect sense. Thank you!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-13-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,020
Posted By ElenaMarie
Something I thought of last night--could the...

Something I thought of last night--could the plant have produced a terminal leaf? If so, the plant has reached the end of its lifespan and isn't going to grow or bloom significantly again (as far as...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 12-13-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,320
Posted By ElenaMarie
Gorgeous!!!! I allowed the spike to grow down...

Gorgeous!!!! I allowed the spike to grow down from the basket but I might tie it up next time. Hmmmmm, decisions decisions.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-13-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,020
Posted By ElenaMarie
Question on the forcing, King--many of my phals...

Question on the forcing, King--many of my phals are coming into spike right about the same time they were purchased for me as Christmas gifts. Is there a time of year they're "supposed" to bloom? Or...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 12-13-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,320
Posted By ElenaMarie
Ohhhhh, okay. I rebooted and voila--no pic!...

Ohhhhh, okay. I rebooted and voila--no pic! Here's another try.

One of the things that endeared me to it was the awesome weeks-long display of 12-14 fully opened blooms on a gracefully drooping...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 12-12-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,597
Posted By ElenaMarie
Isn't it the most wonderful feeling to come...

Isn't it the most wonderful feeling to come across a terrific score like that??? Congrats!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 12-12-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,461
Posted By ElenaMarie
Aww, thank you! :D I was thrilled it actually...

Aww, thank you! :D I was thrilled it actually bloomed. Up until recently I've only grown phals so it was a big deal to me. Alas, my DH just doesn't have the chlorophyll addiction.

If you're...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-12-2012, 10:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,020
Posted By ElenaMarie
I've noticed that some of my phals, particularly...

I've noticed that some of my phals, particularly the NOIDs, prefer a bit of benign neglect. Have you tried reducing the intensity and duration under the lamps and reducing nighttime temperatures by...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 12-12-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,320
Posted By ElenaMarie
Wow, no pic, really?? I'm seeing one even after a...

Wow, no pic, really?? I'm seeing one even after a total emptying of my cache. Weird. Anyone else see it?

Funny how they grow on you isn't it?
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 12-10-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,461
Posted By ElenaMarie
Yours too????? My Paph Pinocchio just bloomed for...

Yours too????? My Paph Pinocchio just bloomed for the first time and I was sooooo excited! Showed my husband and he says, "it's kinda ugly."

Guess it's good to know I'm not alone.

And welcome,...
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