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Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2020, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,184
Posted By Bill U.
It's a little difficult to tell from the...

It's a little difficult to tell from the pictures, however, unless you are REALLY dry and have a lot of air movement or have them in net pots (which I do not see) then you should not be watering them...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-25-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,271
Posted By Bill U.
Neostylis Lou Sneary keiki taking over

Hi everyone,

I'm relatively new to growing Neostylis Lou Sneary, and in the last few months of my care, it seems to have been growing well. I originally bought it with what appeared to be the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-12-2018, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bill U.
From your pictures, the wrinkling in the...

From your pictures, the wrinkling in the pseudobulbs indicates to me that either 1) they aren't getting enough water or 2) the roots are rotting. Given that you said you've had a lot of rain, I would...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-12-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,361
Posted By Bill U.
It looks like you might be safe from the...

It looks like you might be safe from the progression of the stem rot if the area that was affected seems dry. I personally would either lightly dust it with some cinnamon powder or spray it with a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-12-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bill U.
Hi Merita, in this case, I think a picture or two...

Hi Merita, in this case, I think a picture or two to see what is going on will allow myself and other members to provide more specific help.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-30-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,156
Posted By Bill U.
So Ray, if I understand you correctly, I dont...

So Ray, if I understand you correctly, I dont have to designate an inspection station when I create the label? EMS will send it directly to the appropriate one? And as a separate question to the...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 07-30-2018, 11:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,634
Posted By Bill U.
Hung Sheng or Yi Ying opinions

Hi everyone,
I was looking to import some paph flasks (species and hybrids) from Hung Sheng Orchids in Taiwan and Yi Ying orchids in Taiwan. Has anyone had any experience with them? I have seen...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-28-2018, 10:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,452
Posted By Bill U.
You can fertilize while it's flowering. Many...

You can fertilize while it's flowering. Many people have different fertilizing regimes such as "weakly, weekly" or a fertilizing followed by water for the next 2 or so waterings. I think the biggest...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-28-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,156
Posted By Bill U.
Thanks for the info, Ray! If I understand you...

Thanks for the info, Ray! If I understand you correctly, does that mean that flasks containing paphs from Vietnam aren't allowed in? Or is it that flasks containing any of the paphs, etc., that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-27-2018, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,156
Posted By Bill U.
USA illegal orchid list?

Hi everyone,
This is a question for the members that are much more well-versed in the orchid legality status in the USA than I. Is there a listing or guidelines to distinguish what species orchids...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-27-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,452
Posted By Bill U.
Hi Misterguy, as you can tell, when you start to...

Hi Misterguy, as you can tell, when you start to ask these types of questions, very often you can get all sorts of different answers! But Ray and King are right in that there is an average...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By Bill U.
Oh, that's a great idea! That may be the solution...

Oh, that's a great idea! That may be the solution I go with after I use up what I have!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By Bill U.
Thanks everyone! And you are completely right,...

Thanks everyone! And you are completely right, Ray. I was overthinking it at this point. I am so new to flasks and compots and wanting them to succeed, the basics became clouded.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-30-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By Bill U.
What pot for post-compot seedlings?

Hi everyone,

So I have some compots of phals, phrags, and paphs that should be planted out into their own separate pots, but the question is what size to use? I have seen Hausermann's uses the 2...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2018, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,766
Posted By Bill U.
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,766
Posted By Bill U.
Phalaenopsis Flask vendors?

Hi everyone!

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of vendors that have some decent phal flasks- USA or abroad. I have already looked at Peter Lin's stocks at Big Leaf Orchids, and HBI, to...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-02-2018, 10:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,616
Posted By Bill U.
Great point, Dolly! I will have to investigate to...

Great point, Dolly! I will have to investigate to find some of these more insulating-type planters!



I was definitely thinking of adding some strawberries as well! They are such cheap plants...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-02-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,616
Posted By Bill U.
Thank you for all the info, Camille! So if I...

Thank you for all the info, Camille! So if I understand you correctly, huddling them against the building (getting most of the way out of rain and snow) and possibly covering them (for the compact...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-02-2018, 12:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,616
Posted By Bill U.
Overwintering Raspberries and Blueberries on Balcony

Hi everyone,

I finally moved into an apartment that has a balcony= grow space! I would love to do some raspberries (I was thinking Heritage) and maybe a blueberry bush (Top Hat and/or...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-28-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,230
Posted By Bill U.
Glad to hear so much about how everyone is...

Glad to hear so much about how everyone is growing their "V3's"! Right now my 4 spikes didn't really end up growing much longer so there are only about 3-4 buds per spike, but it looks like a younger...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-20-2017, 11:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,230
Posted By Bill U.
Thanks Orchids, I should have mentioned that I...

Thanks Orchids, I should have mentioned that I use supplemental grow lights for some of my plants that don't fit in my southern window (Don't have any other direction). They don't get direct sun, but...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-20-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,230
Posted By Bill U.
Longer Phal spikes?

Hi everybody!

Yesterday I bought a Phal. Sogo Yukidian 'V3', which I have seen can have absolutely stunning cascade displays on long spikes. The plant I bought has 4 spikes! I'm wondering how to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-20-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,995
Posted By Bill U.
I would agree with JScott. On some of the...

I would agree with JScott. On some of the thin-leaved orchids, it is almost impossible to tell what causes some of the little marks, etc. other than normal wear and tear. This being said, many...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-20-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,462
Posted By Bill U.
As Ray mentioned, there can be genetic factors at...

As Ray mentioned, there can be genetic factors at work with multiple blooming or just good general culture. I usually leave spikes that are still green on the plant- sometimes I have gotten "extra...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-12-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,013
Posted By Bill U.
Is it possible that this one plant is more...

Is it possible that this one plant is more sensitive to any sort of draft? Out of my phals, I have one that is particularly sensitive to being anywhere near the draft of the heat in the winter -...
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