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Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-20-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,252
Posted By AGibson001
From wiki: The Ram's-Head Lady's-Slipper is...

From wiki: The Ram's-Head Lady's-Slipper is difficult to cultivate, and rarely survives transplantation to a garden from the wild. It should never be removed from any natural area.
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 12-18-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,994
Posted By AGibson001
Habenaria radiata outdoors in Zone 6?

I just found a website offering 'hardy perennial orchids' for outdoor gardens. Their list of species includes habenaria radiata, which hails from the Japan/Russia/Korea region of the globe. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-18-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By AGibson001
Orchids are the most species rich family of...

Orchids are the most species rich family of flowering plants on Earth, and since they occupy a wide range of habitats, their culture is best understood at the species level. The parameters for...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-17-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,329
Posted By AGibson001
I have never owned a Dracula but that plant looks...

I have never owned a Dracula but that plant looks like its in serious trouble! From what I have read, humidity above 70% is necessary for many in the genus (which grows in cloud forest habitats in...
Forum: Identification Forum 12-17-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,182
Posted By AGibson001
After the flowers fall off, cut the stem and...

After the flowers fall off, cut the stem and repot into a medium fir bark mix (or try semi/hydro) The media looks like it is beginning to break down and after the plant flowers I believe it will go...
Forum: Identification Forum 12-17-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,182
Posted By AGibson001
Hello, your plant looks like an oncidium, though...

Hello, your plant looks like an oncidium, though I cant be 100% sure obviously and the roots look a little thick for an Onc. It is definitely not a phal; though care for Onc and Phal is almost the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-15-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,471
Posted By AGibson001
The website RepotMe is very informative and has...

The website RepotMe is very informative and has the ingredients listed for their mixes for the different genus. Understanding the role the different ingredients in their mixes plays is always a good...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 12-15-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,129
Posted By AGibson001
Parkside isnt far from Jersey and they probably...

Parkside isnt far from Jersey and they probably have them. May want to call to verify, as they have much more than what is posted on their website.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-15-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,571
Posted By AGibson001
Update on Paph lowii

I transfered this plant to S/H from fir bark paph mix two weeks ago. The stem that was just emerging at the time of transplant is now nearly a foot long! Also, roots that were actively growing at...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-14-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,637
Posted By AGibson001
Thanks for the links Bud! Heres my plant. Im...

Thanks for the links Bud! Heres my plant. Im guessing its well over 5 years old.
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-14-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,637
Posted By AGibson001
Neomoorea wallisii - Orchids Wiki...

Neomoorea wallisii - Orchids Wiki (http://orchids.wikia.com/wiki/Neomoorea_wallisii)
Forum: Member Projects 12-14-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,859
Posted By AGibson001
Is this project still on? If so, is it too late...

Is this project still on? If so, is it too late to join? Id love the project idea but it looked like Summer 2012 was the newest one.
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 12-14-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,637
Posted By AGibson001
Hello Lars, I just got a Neomoorea wallisii...

Hello Lars,
I just got a Neomoorea wallisii yesterday (I think this may be a pseudonym for irrorata) Anyway, It is a large plant with 5-6 leaves and at least 7-8 large pbulbs. I am growing on a...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-12-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,571
Posted By AGibson001
Thanks! good luck with the Phrag too. I dont...

Thanks! good luck with the Phrag too. I dont have any experience with that genus, but from everything I heard they are perfect for S/H.
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 12-12-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By AGibson001
Both are amazing! the color on the wardii is...

Both are amazing! the color on the wardii is spectacular! Great job getting them to rebloom.:greenthumb:
Forum: Member Projects 12-10-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 42,559
Posted By AGibson001
Trgl. brachiata for S/H

I am considering purchasing one of these, but after reading the thread I am slightly concerned that it may die if I forget to water it for a couple days. (Which will inevitably happen) Has anyone...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-09-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,418
Posted By AGibson001
Rubbing Alcohol Management Strategy

Concerning the rubbing alcohol and soap spray described in the Management and Control section: A senior member, Bud, recommended in another thread a concentration of 12 drops of dish soap for 2...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-09-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,418
Posted By AGibson001
Mites Resource

Found this to be an excellent source of information about mites. http://www.sdstate.edu/ps/Severin-McDaniel/orchid-pests/upload/Mites-on-Cultivated-Orchids.pdf
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-04-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,356
Posted By AGibson001
Repot blooming NoID Phal?

I have a beautiful Phal hybrid with about 15 flowers on two spikes. I recently purchased this plant and the roots are packed very tightly in sphagnum and from the roots that are visible I can see...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-04-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By AGibson001
The plants and roots look ok, they just appear to...

The plants and roots look ok, they just appear to be dehydrated. I would suggest watering them a little more often. The media looks like it is very well draining, the roots are probably just drying...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-04-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,432
Posted By AGibson001
It looks like a phalaenopsis. Healthy phal roots...

It looks like a phalaenopsis. Healthy phal roots are thick and firm and have a greyish color when dry and are green when moist. You can find plenty of images for phal roots online. Cut off...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-04-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,432
Posted By AGibson001
You should be able to save it, though the roots...

You should be able to save it, though the roots are in rough shape. I would cut the dead roots off with a sterile pair of scissors (you can use rubbing alcohol to sterilize them) and nestle the...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-03-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,571
Posted By AGibson001
Sorry for the delay with the pictures. The Paph...

Sorry for the delay with the pictures. The Paph lowii is in a container that is just a shade narrower than the old one, so the roots are pressed against the side, but there is room to grow down into...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-30-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,525
Posted By AGibson001
Well I didnt have any bark or tree fern so I just...

Well I didnt have any bark or tree fern so I just used a piece of a broken clay pot. Im putting a bag over the whole thing for humidity so I put an inch of water in the bottom of the pot. Its...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-30-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,525
Posted By AGibson001
Encyclia tampensis dying- no roots

I recently brought home what I though was a healthy Encyclia tampensis in a 2" pot (I will post pictures in a couple hours when I get home) After a couple weeks, I noticed some of the smaller pbulbs...
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