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Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 02-08-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,591
Posted By flexdc
Yes it does but not all of them. As you can see...

Yes it does but not all of them.
As you can see one big leaf left on the plant


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Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 02-08-2017, 12:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,591
Posted By flexdc
My pride and joy Lycaste but noid :(

Got this last year at the Santa Barbara show.
Noid but boy does it flower. 10 flowers and not counting the two already faded.
Very long lasting blooms to boot.

Grown outdoors year round in...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 01-24-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,787
Posted By flexdc
I have difficulties growing paphs as well, mainly...

I have difficulties growing paphs as well, mainly due to hard water in LA.
This paph however loves hard water! May be that is why it is thriving. Also it originates from higher up in the mountain...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 01-09-2017, 05:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,886
Posted By flexdc
Problem now is finding leave mould lol Not easy...

Problem now is finding leave mould lol
Not easy when there aren't that many trees around lol


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Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 01-09-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,886
Posted By flexdc
Thank you so much for the detail break down. I...

Thank you so much for the detail break down.
I want to try this with a couple of my ailing seedlings.
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 01-09-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,886
Posted By flexdc
Hi Firstly very nice blooms. I have a couple...

Hi
Firstly very nice blooms.
I have a couple of ailing paphs I'd like to try with your formula. Can you repeat it once more?


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Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 01-09-2017, 02:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,787
Posted By flexdc
Paphiopedilum spicerianum

A very undemanding Paph even with our abhor able high mineral water. It thrives. Plus it doesn't mind the our cool damp winter. I left outside last winter and now it is giving me two blooms, even...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 12-29-2016, 12:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,041
Posted By flexdc
Thanks for that suggestion This is a...

Thanks for that suggestion
This is a Vandofinetia anyways so got Vanda parentage


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Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 12-28-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Posted By flexdc
Rhy. coelestis

This plant has gone thru two years of abuse. I tried to grow it in S/H and had almost all the roots rotted. Then I tried it in bark and it got worse. I finally tried pebbles with chunks of sphagnum...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 12-28-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,159
Posted By flexdc
Vanda Manuvadee 'Pramate'

This is the second flowering for me this year. Flowered back in May-June.
I guess because it is winter, I only got three flowers.
This plant is a vigorous grower. I grow it in a clay pot with...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 12-28-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,160
Posted By flexdc
Stunning! How do you grow this? I suspect not...

Stunning!
How do you grow this? I suspect not really a cool grower?
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 12-28-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,041
Posted By flexdc
Thanks for the input. I was suspecting that. I...

Thanks for the input. I was suspecting that. I am very lazy when it comes to fertilizing, may be once a month during the growing season.

I am afraid of the salt build up, also because our water...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 12-28-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,041
Posted By flexdc
Vandofinetia Kelly's Cloud Catcher

A miniature vanda hybrid that is a true cool grower. I grow it with my Cymbidiums. It is in very bright shade and winters outdoors where min temp is around 50f/10c.
It has a very bright somewhat...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-27-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,511
Posted By flexdc
Photoperiod - what is the appropriate 'winter'?

Before I grew my orchids out doors I set my grow room temp to min 60 and 12 hr grow light between Dec and Feb.
In that condition, all my nobile type dens initiated buds every year without issues. ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-27-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,511
Posted By flexdc
I think if you are looking for a general answer I...

I think if you are looking for a general answer I would try about a two months period. I only gauge that by how long a Den nobile type orchid needs to rest before bud initiation


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Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-24-2016, 02:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,217
Posted By flexdc
You can cut the entire spike if you like In my...

You can cut the entire spike if you like
In my experience, it really doesn't matter
Or you can let it be and see if one might open for you


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Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-23-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,367
Posted By flexdc
I totally agree with the full sun experience you...

I totally agree with the full sun experience you have. I left one in full sun for about an hour in August, and it got terribly burnt under the intense California sun. But like I said before they are...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-22-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,367
Posted By flexdc
Love the splash color on this. Growing phal...

Love the splash color on this.
Growing phal type Dens well has eluded me for the longest time. Everybody says it is easy but for me it is the hardest thing, mainly because I am an outdoor grower...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-22-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,809
Posted By flexdc
I whole heartedly agree with you. How many times...

I whole heartedly agree with you. How many times have I heard "I water it once a week and it never flowers for me"


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Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-21-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,217
Posted By flexdc
These dens sometimes do that specially when in...

These dens sometimes do that specially when in bud. If there was a sudden change in environment, their buds will drop. I usually let it stay in the same place until all the buds are opened. The...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 12-21-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,809
Posted By flexdc
I for one don't think the board is not popular,...

I for one don't think the board is not popular, however it is exceedingly slow. One day it will all come crashing down because of the lack of tech support. It will happen sooner or later!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-20-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,036
Posted By flexdc
Gorgeous plant. I have the same plant, how cold...

Gorgeous plant.
I have the same plant, how cold do you grow it in the winter?

Thanks
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-17-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,434
Posted By flexdc
The leaves got a little burned but none it...

The leaves got a little burned but none it continued growing !


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Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-17-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,434
Posted By flexdc
Wow realy? Does yours have a label?

Wow realy? Does yours have a label?
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-17-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,434
Posted By flexdc
I'd say around 4-5 inches Sent from my...

I'd say around 4-5 inches


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