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Forum: Hybrids 06-11-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,139
Posted By seaj
I found these on eBay last week, and they were...

I found these on eBay last week, and they were being sold as in bloom, but arrived with the flowers already past their prime. Not sure if the pollen is still viable, but I have some phals in bloom...
Forum: Hybrids 06-04-2023, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,139
Posted By seaj
That’s awesome that you were able to attempt so...

That’s awesome that you were able to attempt so many crosses! Sad to hear that none of them took, but I guess there’s always the possibility that it could happen. Lol, everyone hating on the grocery...
Forum: Hybrids 05-31-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,139
Posted By seaj
Seems like a lot of trouble to acquire a Minmaru,...

Seems like a lot of trouble to acquire a Minmaru, wait for it to bloom, then make the crosses myself. How well does pollen ship in the mail? Any chance I could ask someone to ship me pollen, then use...
Forum: Hybrids 05-29-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,139
Posted By seaj
Sediera/Phalaenopsis japonica Minmaru Hybrids?

Are any breeders experimenting with creating more hybrids with Phal japonica? Specifically, I’m interested with the Minmaru type. Phals.net doesn’t list many primary hybrids. I think it’d be awesome...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-28-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By seaj
Check out Greenhouse Megastore. They have a lot...

Check out Greenhouse Megastore. They have a lot of nice trays there, and there’s nice discounts of you buy trays in the 5 or 10 packs.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-24-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By seaj
Thanks for identification. The damage they’ve...

Thanks for identification. The damage they’ve done to the leaves does match up with other people’s pictures. I just wanted some input from other growers. Trouble is, that I also have about 400...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-24-2021, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By seaj
Tiny red bugs on my orchids

Hello!

I have a small collection of orchids that are all suffering from some kind of infestation. They’re all still growing, and even blooming, but I’m sure that they’re suffering from all of the...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-21-2015, 06:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,627
Posted By seaj
I am trying to light shelves that are 48" wide...

I am trying to light shelves that are 48" wide and 18" deep. I'd prefer to use 2 weaker strips instead of one stronger strip to provide more even light through out the shelf, and to promote better...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-20-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,627
Posted By seaj
Aluka, I'm so jealous! I really want to make my...

Aluka, I'm so jealous! I really want to make my own Iwagumi style shrimp tank, but I have no place to hide such a tank. Maybe I can sneak in a small 2 gallon opae ula tank. I could probably get away...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-20-2015, 03:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,627
Posted By seaj
BuildMyLED does also sell dimmer switches for...

BuildMyLED does also sell dimmer switches for extra. You also get to pick the angle of the LEDs on the fixture as well.

The Finnex FugeRay is another quality aquarium light from what I've heard. I...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-19-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,627
Posted By seaj
I'd really like to try the LED light fixtures for...

I'd really like to try the LED light fixtures for plants from BuildMyLED, but they're too powerful (and out of my price range) for my needs right now. My orchids do well enough with the large...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-19-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,627
Posted By seaj
Thanks for the input everyone! I still bought...

Thanks for the input everyone! I still bought some anyways just to play with in the house, but I'll be looking into both suggestions. Hoping to expand my growing area asap!
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-16-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,627
Posted By seaj
Flexible LED strips as grow lights?

I have no knowledge about LEDs, or about lights in general, but I have recently discovered LED strip lights and I would like to know if/how they can be used to grow plants, specifically as an...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-24-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,048
Posted By seaj
I have a Sharry Baby NoIDthat is red and pink all...

I have a Sharry Baby NoIDthat is red and pink all over. I bought it the winter before last I think, and it's sending up 4 spikes right now. It's been a good grower, but has suffered some major...
Forum: Identification Forum 01-29-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,575
Posted By seaj
Yes, the second plant is a definite bonus in my...

Yes, the second plant is a definite bonus in my book, though I was initially annoyed because I thought I had a plant with 2 leads. It also meant that I'd have to pot up another plant, which isn't so...
Forum: Identification Forum 01-29-2014, 01:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,575
Posted By seaj
Here's an update for anyone who is interested....

Here's an update for anyone who is interested. The buds that were present when the plant was purchased have now bloomed, though the colors are washed out compared to the previous flowers. The plant...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-25-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,164
Posted By seaj
All of my older phals now lean. Their spikes...

All of my older phals now lean. Their spikes emerge on the top side. I actually let the plants lean towards my windows to let them get as much light as possible. I think it's better to let them lean...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 01-23-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 22,729
Posted By seaj
I've been flipping through a Hydrofarm catalog my...

I've been flipping through a Hydrofarm catalog my dad picked up at the hydroponic store and I saw a product that looks like the the coconut fiber strips you mentioned. The product is called CocoTek...
Forum: Hybrids 01-21-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,655
Posted By seaj
Dwarf Phal. japonica breeding potential?

I'm still getting use to the fact that Sedirea japonica is now Phalaenopsis japonica.

There are a few dwarf forms of this plant such as Minmaru, Daruma, Chabo and Seigyoku Maru. Does anyone know...
Forum: Hybrids 01-21-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,101
Posted By seaj
It looks like you got two basal keikis there.

It looks like you got two basal keikis there.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 01-16-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,515
Posted By seaj
I didn't know Hydrofarm was local. I really only...

I didn't know Hydrofarm was local. I really only need the the smaller pieces for the top layer, so sorting shouldn't be so much trouble. It was really simple to do with hydroton because most of the...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 01-16-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,515
Posted By seaj
Alright, thanks for the reviews you two. I'm glad...

Alright, thanks for the reviews you two. I'm glad I cleared that up. When I bought my first 50 liter bag of hydroton, I never thought I would use the whole bag up. This next bag will surely be empty...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 01-16-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,515
Posted By seaj
I ran out of hydroton some time ago, and this...

I ran out of hydroton some time ago, and this Hydrofarm brand is the only one available at my nearest hydroponic store (I think the owner said that anything from his catalog can be ordered, but I...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 01-16-2014, 02:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,177
Posted By seaj
It's looking very lush. Now I'm adding...

It's looking very lush. Now I'm adding Masdevallia herradurae to my list.
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-12-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,954
Posted By seaj
What a bummer about the wire shelves. I'll have...

What a bummer about the wire shelves. I'll have to rethink my plans now. Have you had to repot any plants now that your humidity levels are much higher?

Flood tables seem like a good (and...
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