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Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-03-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,174
Posted By Tsuchibuta
Mini den's are genetically predetermined to grow...

Mini den's are genetically predetermined to grow smaller. If the plant is genetically predetermined to be tall there really is no way of shortening it without harming the plant, and subsequently...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-02-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,745
Posted By Tsuchibuta
you can also try supercroping them. you pinch the...

you can also try supercroping them. you pinch the stalk (but don't break it) till you crush it all the way to the leaf. This causes the plant to put energy into repairing the damage and thus makes...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-28-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,345
Posted By Tsuchibuta
Scat Mats, Pepper wax spray if they getting...

Scat Mats, Pepper wax spray if they getting chewed on. Crumpled Aluminium foil works for some cats. The back side of a automotive floor mat (with the little prickilies) If you are home, I found that...
Forum: Propagation 03-27-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,622
Posted By Tsuchibuta
I haven't really had a significant amount of post...

I haven't really had a significant amount of post sow contamination, in any method that I try (glovebox, open air, and gas fumigation). It could be because I'm very methodical about making sure...
Forum: Propagation 03-27-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,622
Posted By Tsuchibuta
If you are having contamination after pressure...

If you are having contamination after pressure cooking that is cause for concern. Have you tried disinfecting the room you are working in prior to making your flasks? You can mop the floors and wipe...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-26-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,598
Posted By Tsuchibuta
I've had great luck growing them in medium/large...

I've had great luck growing them in medium/large coco husk chips with a bit of charcoal. Once I over watered during spring and the bulbs swelled so much they split on me (4 different plants too...)...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-26-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,448
Posted By Tsuchibuta
I would never have guess that pic was of Costa...

I would never have guess that pic was of Costa Rica.. it looks like Autumn in the us.
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-26-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,460
Posted By Tsuchibuta
I like the unusual and would say that the bat...

I like the unusual and would say that the bat flower is probably my favorite flower.
Forum: Propagation 03-24-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,666
Posted By Tsuchibuta
Thanks for the info, I guess I will just keep...

Thanks for the info, I guess I will just keep waiting...
Forum: Propagation 03-23-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,622
Posted By Tsuchibuta
The microwave method is heavily debated, but...

The microwave method is heavily debated, but definitely is tried and true. Even phytotech labs lists it as a viable method to sterilize their media.

In terms of seed sterilization, see my other...
Forum: Propagation 03-22-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,622
Posted By Tsuchibuta
I have tried that method as well, and plan to do...

I have tried that method as well, and plan to do more testing, but perhaps you need to do more than 3 mins. Like 5 mins or so. I found in my first batch I did 4.5 mins and the second batch I did 6...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-21-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,738
Posted By Tsuchibuta
:lol: I am a glutton for strange and unusual...

:lol: I am a glutton for strange and unusual plants, and this is what led me to growing heirloom tomatoes. I am a potter by trade and during a spring garden show the vendor next to me was selling...
Forum: Propagation 03-21-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,666
Posted By Tsuchibuta
So I now have 9 flasks of Blettilla striata...

So I now have 9 flasks of Blettilla striata germinated. I think one of the Trias flasks as well, but the seed is so small and they are still so tiny I can hardly tell if they green or yellow. Seed...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-20-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,738
Posted By Tsuchibuta
Good to know. Sadly I don't have many of my...

Good to know. Sadly I don't have many of my orchids here.. :( However my orchids are in their own cabinet with doors on the other side of the room, and there is a cabinet full of flasks as well only...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-20-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,614
Posted By Tsuchibuta
Are they large enough to deflask? if so I say...

Are they large enough to deflask? if so I say remove them. If they are not, you could try to remove them clean them up and replate them.
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-20-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,738
Posted By Tsuchibuta
Mistaken Identity

Apparently my neighbor thinks that the Tomato plants I just moved from solely growing under lights to the window for additional light are Pot plants. She just knocked my door to inform me that they...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 03-19-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,230
Posted By Tsuchibuta
I once saw a design were a guy used 3" floating...

I once saw a design were a guy used 3" floating foggers in gutters that hung along the top of the wall. The gutter had an over flow drain pipe put in and a reservoir tank (plastic tote) underneath...
Forum: Propagation 03-17-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,666
Posted By Tsuchibuta
Finally some growth. 2 Flasks both commercial are...

Finally some growth. 2 Flasks both commercial are showing some green. One has a little contamination though (It was contaminated prior to sowing though)
...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 03-16-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,237
Posted By Tsuchibuta
tropical orchid farm in maui gives 5% discount on...

tropical orchid farm in maui gives 5% discount on orders $100 to 200.. and they specialize in species.
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 03-16-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,338
Posted By Tsuchibuta
It doesn't look like that's in S/H, have you...

It doesn't look like that's in S/H, have you grown this in S/H before?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-15-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,914
Posted By Tsuchibuta
Umm... very close - The actual reason is that...

Umm... very close - The actual reason is that aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid - and since it contains salicylic acid (Salicylic acid (SA) is a phenolic phytohormone and is found in plants with roles...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 03-15-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,048
Posted By Tsuchibuta
What a great idea!!! :biggrin:

What a great idea!!! :biggrin:
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 03-15-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,453
Posted By Tsuchibuta
That's a nice healthy plant.. excellent buy for...

That's a nice healthy plant.. excellent buy for 7.99. I've never seen a plant of that variety that large, most of the time they are only 1 or 2 bulbs and they sell for more than that.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-14-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,676
Posted By Tsuchibuta
I remember reading in a old book (from the 40's)...

I remember reading in a old book (from the 40's) I had bought at library book sale about orchid growing. In it, the book stated that in his greenhouse in the winter that he would build a small...
Forum: Propagation 03-14-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,382
Posted By Tsuchibuta
I was just considering the cross made, I wonder...

I was just considering the cross made, I wonder how culture is going to affect the ability to bloom. I would assume a dry period throughout the winter, however I never let my kingianums get...
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