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Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-12-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,986
Posted By Gilda
I have 3 Psychopsis in Sh and all are doing well....

I have 3 Psychopsis in Sh and all are doing well. One is getting ready to open a bloom !
With SH it is very important to see new root growth /and or new growths before switching.
Good Luck !
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 10-19-2008, 06:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,963
Posted By Gilda
Thanks for the nice comments. I am surprised as...

Thanks for the nice comments. I am surprised as the original post is from 2006. I hope you can find one of these paphs, as they are truly beautiful.

The "Frank Booth" bought plants from me at...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 01-03-2008, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,459
Posted By Gilda
Phrag Paul Eugene Conroy

1st bloom...it has been open 5 days.petals are still growing.. and I am hoping they twist ! Not too shabby.:D
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 01-02-2008, 11:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,177
Posted By Gilda
Thanks for your info Steve...my plant was only...

Thanks for your info Steve...my plant was only one growth and suffered through a heat wave while we were actually in your "neck of the woods". We took a trip out West in August and while we were gone...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 01-02-2008, 05:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,177
Posted By Gilda
A beauty !! :bowing How long has it been in semi...

A beauty !! :bowing How long has it been in semi hydro ?? How big is the pot ? The pot looks big in the picture ! Sorry for all the questions...I had one in semi hydro...it bloomed and then...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-27-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,451
Posted By Gilda
Thanks , and you are welcome! I keep the SH pots...

Thanks , and you are welcome! I keep the SH pots in cache pots(square tall black plastic pots) . A qt. round SH pot fits nicely in a square 5 inch pot. I turn the 2 holes toward the corner of the...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-27-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,451
Posted By Gilda
Here you go..I water/fertilize when the...

Here you go..I water/fertilize when the reservoirs are almost dry. There will still be moisture in the rocks. I water all the way around the top till it runs out from the reservoir . I have some that...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-27-2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,451
Posted By Gilda
Give me some time(cooking dinner right now)and I...

Give me some time(cooking dinner right now)and I will take some pics of the successes..there have been failures too but healthy mature paphs seem to have done well. 1 inch reservoirs have done the...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-02-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,888
Posted By Gilda
I am seeing root growth on my slippers &...

I am seeing root growth on my slippers & phals...so far I am convinced and have already switched 2/3 of my collection to SH. Here is naother pot idea..this is a regular aircone pot...hubby plumber...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-17-2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,052
Posted By Gilda
I agree, I don't like to see the algae either ,...

I agree, I don't like to see the algae either , that is why I slipped the 32 oz pots into the black plastic pots. I saw this done in someone's photo gallery but can't remember which forum it was...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-14-2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,052
Posted By Gilda
Linda , yes the phals were in bloom/bud...that is...

Linda , yes the phals were in bloom/bud...that is when I see the most new root growth....I did not lose a bloom or bud on these ! The only problem I had was with some Prime Agra that a friend gave me...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-13-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,052
Posted By Gilda
Thanks to all for looking ! Phal Gold Coin...

Thanks to all for looking !
Phal Gold Coin 'York' .........very fragrant !
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-13-2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,052
Posted By Gilda
Phals in SH

All these have been in SH for several weeks ...except for the big pot out front...I can see new root growth on most everything..of course they could all turn their toes up and croak..:nod: ...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-13-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,451
Posted By Gilda
Why the disenchantment ? How long have you been...

Why the disenchantment ? How long have you been growing in SH ? Is it all orchids or certain ones ? Thanks !
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-13-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,138
Posted By Gilda
Aerial roots for Linda

This is the phal I referred to in the semi hydro update... it was in this pot when I got it Dec 2005...has grown tons of aerial roots...hard to say what's in the pot.. I will let you know why I get...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-13-2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,451
Posted By Gilda
That size would leave air spaces that's for sure...

That size would leave air spaces that's for sure !;)
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-13-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,451
Posted By Gilda
Todd, There are all sizes in the bag.marble...

Todd,
There are all sizes in the bag.marble size down to pea size....I don't get a choice of sizes at the hydroponics store where I buy mine...I use it as it comes, big & little together, and there...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-12-2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,451
Posted By Gilda
I am seeing a few aerial roots..can't say it's a...

I am seeing a few aerial roots..can't say it's a lot or anymore than in my regular mix,which was a peat base mix.. I do have a phal in SH I won 2 years ago at our societies Christmas party,,,it is...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-12-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,451
Posted By Gilda
Semi hydro Update

Starting at the first of the year I began switching my phals & paphs to SH...within a few weeks I began seeing new root growth !:cheer: All my plants are mature blooming size ..most all my phals have...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-04-2007, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,888
Posted By Gilda
Anything sturdy you can drill/melt holes in & get...

Anything sturdy you can drill/melt holes in & get the plant in.. ...I used an opaque vinegar jug cut down & washed thoroughly...so the possibilites are endless...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-17-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By Gilda
Thanks ! I have been very busy with orchids..my...

Thanks ! I have been very busy with orchids..my collection has increased to the point of "OK what am I doing with all these orchids" ! We are also very active with our local society and we took the...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 02-17-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,475
Posted By Gilda
Some of my paphs

Paph Berenice
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/Gilda_photo/january_blooms-31.jpg
Paph haynaldianum
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/Gilda_photo/january_blooms-32.jpg
Paph St. Swithin...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 02-17-2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,546
Posted By Gilda
mostly Hydroton..easier for me to get, and the...

mostly Hydroton..easier for me to get, and the new PA looks a lot like Hydroton.
A friend gave me some old PA ...I have used it for some paphs, my phals didn't like it for some reason , but they...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 02-17-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,546
Posted By Gilda
New to Semi Hydro

I have been converting some paphs & phals to semi hydro over the past couple of months...still too early to give a thumbs up on the paphs, except for a spicerianum which is doing jumping jacks after...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-17-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By Gilda
LOL:biggrin: That's OK..I'm quite content being a...

LOL:biggrin: That's OK..I'm quite content being a "junior" for a while....I'm tired of being a senior !:roll:
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