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Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-11-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,654
Posted By tom_e_boi
I went ahead and snapped a picture of my 2nd...

I went ahead and snapped a picture of my 2nd NoID, just to show what I'm talking about. It certainly wasn't expected, but I'm not complaining. It makes it all just that much more enjoyable. I love...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-11-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,654
Posted By tom_e_boi
Smile HaHa, well I wouldn't go that far, more like an...

HaHa, well I wouldn't go that far, more like an experienced amateur. I've never really encountered that many problems with Cymbidiums. Just back when I first began growing them perhaps. Plus I never...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-09-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,654
Posted By tom_e_boi
Smile All of the pollen caps are still in place, as...

All of the pollen caps are still in place, as I've said, all of the flowers remain untouched. I've raised many Cymbidiums before, these are just the first three I've acquired this year since I've...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-08-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,654
Posted By tom_e_boi
Smile Thanks for the input from you guys. :) I...

Thanks for the input from you guys. :)

I love Cymbidiums and these ones certainly brighten up my bedroom during the Winter months. I can't wait until the darker third Cym's spike of blooms opens...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 01-07-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,654
Posted By tom_e_boi
Smile Interesting curiosity about my NoID Cymbidiums...

:hello

I've been trying out my new xmas gift, which is a Sony Cybershot camera, on my newly acquired NoID Cymbidiums (two pale yellows & one deep purplish red). Well, I've been placing them...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-23-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Posted By tom_e_boi
:hello If you could post some pictures, that...

:hello

If you could post some pictures, that would help others make a proper assessment and diagnosis of your situation.

If the spikes are still green, then you can just leave them alone....
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-06-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,578
Posted By tom_e_boi
Smile From noticing that there's the leftover part...

From noticing that there's the leftover part where the spike was cut back on the tip of the bigger pseudobulb, I'm going to guess that yours is a Dendrobium phalaenopsis type?

Dendrobiums are...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-13-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Posted By tom_e_boi
Talking Since I've started growing orchids again this...

Since I've started growing orchids again this year, I've had many that have followed me home from the store.
Not only that, I've even had several that have jumped in a box and mailed themselves to...
Forum: Hybrids 09-27-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By tom_e_boi
Thanks, I figured that it would be much better...

Thanks, I figured that it would be much better off with the spike intact since it's still green and may help with photosynthesis. I also used a 50/50 bark/moss blend since all of my other Phals have...
Forum: Hybrids 09-27-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By tom_e_boi
Well I repotted it into some fresh potting mix...

Well I repotted it into some fresh potting mix and at an angle, so that the new growth can receive some sunlight to start photosynthesizing again and gain some more energy. One question I do have is...
Forum: Hybrids 09-26-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By tom_e_boi
Smile My Beautiful NoID's Remarkable Will To Live. :D

:hello

In my 12+ years of growing orchids, I've never had an orchid so hellbent on wanting to live like this beautiful NoID Phal. This poor little 'chid has had the cards stacked against it all...
Forum: Hybrids 09-25-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,327
Posted By tom_e_boi
I kept my Phals on my South-facing back porch...

I kept my Phals on my South-facing back porch where they received some direct sunlight during the early morning hours. But around 10:30-11:00 they were already partially covered up by the shade of...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 09-16-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,633
Posted By tom_e_boi
My experience using Oxygen Core Dual pots.

I purchased some of the 5.5" Oxygen Core Dual Pot (http://www.repotme.com/orchid-pots/Oxygen-Core-Dual-575.html)'s at the beginning of this year and repotted some of my Phals into them. I liked their...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-12-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,441
Posted By tom_e_boi
Cool I rescued a mini Phal from Lowes back in Spring....

I rescued a mini Phal from Lowes back in Spring. When I repotted it, I decided to try the 50/50 bark/sphag mix for it. Not only did the mini Phal respond much better, but I liked how both the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-10-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,322
Posted By tom_e_boi
I figured as much, seeing as how this is kinda...

I figured as much, seeing as how this is kinda like what happens in the wild. It's just that this time of the year the hummingbirds swarm both my front and back yards. I've been keeping an eye on it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-05-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,163
Posted By tom_e_boi
You can tell by the difference between the weight...

You can tell by the difference between the weight of a drier pot that's a lot lighter, and one that's just been watered.
Or I've seen some people on here suggest using the bamboo skewer method,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-04-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,163
Posted By tom_e_boi
Cool Better-GroŽ Phalaenopsis Mix

Better-GroŽ Phalaenopsis Mix (http://sunbulb.com/info/?page_id=444) is an excellent choice, and the Better-GroŽ brand is officially endorsed by the American Orchid Society. I tried their mix for the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-04-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,322
Posted By tom_e_boi
Question Silly question about hummingbird poop, lol...

:hello

I just wanted to run a question by the forum and get some insight from other members. I have my 'chids outside on my back porch on their own little table. But I also have a couple of...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 06-17-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,680
Posted By tom_e_boi
Yeah, I knew that much. That's kinda what I meant...

Yeah, I knew that much. That's kinda what I meant by what I had said. The entire time I've worked for them, no one has ever conducted random searches of packages containing plants, by either the...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 06-16-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,680
Posted By tom_e_boi
I can't speak for UPS, perhaps they do conduct...

I can't speak for UPS, perhaps they do conduct random searches or not, but I have worked for Fed Ex for well over seven years at their regional sorting facility here in Little Rock and not once did...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 06-16-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,680
Posted By tom_e_boi
I bought an orchid thru eBay for the first time...

I bought an orchid thru eBay for the first time about a month ago. Little did I know, until after buying it, that it was being shipped all the way from Europe. I didn't know the seller lived in...
Forum: Hybrids 06-06-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,928
Posted By tom_e_boi
Cool WoO! My rescued NoID mini Phal is growing!

:hello

I just wanted to post about my little mini Phal that I rescued from Lowes a few months ago. I stopped by there to see what they had in stock, and noticed this poor little guy barely...
Forum: Photography 06-05-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,981
Posted By tom_e_boi
Just my :twocents: I would suggest using...

Just my :twocents:

I would suggest using software to add watermarks you your photos. Tho it's not 100% foolproof, because there's software that can remove watermarks. It'll make you photos less...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-31-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,036
Posted By tom_e_boi
Question A couple pix, and a couple questions...

I've recently purchased a white NoID Dendrobium Phalaenopsis on eBay. I've dabbled with them in the past, so I'm pretty familiar with them. It isn't what I had questions about, well not entirely....
Forum: Hybrids 05-28-2012, 02:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,140
Posted By tom_e_boi
Cool I've grown Phals over the past decade, in both...

I've grown Phals over the past decade, in both sphagnum moss and bark. I've had relative success using either medium, but now I only use bark. Well, a fir bark, charcoal, and perlite blend. I may...
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