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Forum: Windowsill Growing 10-08-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,155
Posted By Moirae
North, but it's very bright out here and the...

North, but it's very bright out here and the orchids are less than half a foot from the window pane.
Forum: Windowsill Growing 09-10-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,155
Posted By Moirae
Nope, no growth hormone. just Grow More Orchid...

Nope, no growth hormone. just Grow More Orchid 20-10-20. I did fertilize them full strength every week (or half strength twice a week) last summer since they were growing so much (they've all put on...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-09-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,032
Posted By Moirae
I bought one last summer from a sales girl at a...

I bought one last summer from a sales girl at a Phal greenhouse/storefront in Santa Barbara; the Miltoniopsis were brought in from another grower and she admitted to not knowing about them. She did...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 09-09-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,155
Posted By Moirae
Thanks. Luckily the kittens prefer to go after my...

Thanks. Luckily the kittens prefer to go after my mini african violets when they want to be naughty,but mostly left the phal blooms and leaves alone. I do have to watch them when I am watering my...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 09-09-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,155
Posted By Moirae
Sorry, it's just a yellow noid that I picked up...

Sorry, it's just a yellow noid that I picked up last year at, iirc, home depot. From what I understand, it's impossible to id a noid phal hybrid (there's like 40,000 of them), but here's a couple...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 09-08-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,155
Posted By Moirae
Bedroom Windowsill

I started the main windowsill thread awhile ago, but I never did post photos of when my plants were actually in bloom. Someone suggested separate threads so we don't clog up the main one, so, here's...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-27-2013, 03:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By Moirae
I had heard of Pac8Orchids in Los Angeles before...

I had heard of Pac8Orchids in Los Angeles before but I didn't realize that they were in Culver City. Thanks for the tip; I'll have to check the place out next time I am in the area. Occasionally I go...
Forum: Hybrids 03-22-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,151
Posted By Moirae
Just an update: Fully bloomed :) 79494

Just an update: Fully bloomed :)
79494
Forum: Hybrids 03-07-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,151
Posted By Moirae
That's interesting. I've never heard of that....

That's interesting. I've never heard of that. Come to think of it, up until a couple weeks ago when my buds started first opening up all my orchids were leaking tons of sweet (yes I tasted it :rofl:)...
Forum: Hybrids 03-07-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,151
Posted By Moirae
I agree that the pattern in the original looks...

I agree that the pattern in the original looks better and the high-light low temp is probably to blame.

These are in my bedroom window so my I'm comfortable with what my temps are currently 65-68...
Forum: Hybrids 03-07-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,151
Posted By Moirae
Harlequin Dtps. Jiuhbao Fairy

Doritaenopsis (now Phalaenopsis) Jiuhbao Fairy

Won't win any praises on flower presentation/orientation here (or photography for that matter:rofl:). Just did my best to keep the (unexpected)...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-06-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,713
Posted By Moirae
:) I follow the EPA recommendations for mold...

:) I follow the EPA recommendations for mold prevention:


Keep indoor humidity low. If possible, keep indoor humidity below 60 percent (ideally between 30 and 50 percent) relative humidity.
...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-07-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,004
Posted By Moirae
I have a tendency to be super obsessed with...

I have a tendency to be super obsessed with something then lose interest or get distracted by something shinier :lol: and then pick it back up again in cycles lasting from days to years. Right now,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-07-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,713
Posted By Moirae
Building is at least a few decades old. There's a...

Building is at least a few decades old. There's a Wedgewood stove in the apartment next door; I wouldn't be too surprised if this building dates back to the late 50's-early 60's. So, the half-inch or...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-06-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,713
Posted By Moirae
Question Indoor Humidity and Building Materials?

Does anyone know if plaster keeps moisture/humidity in better than drywall? As opposed to the summer, when temps are high and RH plummets, I've had no problems keeping humidity up (45-65%) in my room...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 02-06-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,185
Posted By Moirae
I think sphagnum moss gets a bad rep a lot of the...

I think sphagnum moss gets a bad rep a lot of the time because nurseries really pack the moss into those plastic pots and that's fine under their conditions but then we buy them and often find...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 02-02-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,999
Posted By Moirae
What a simple, but gorgeous setup!

What a simple, but gorgeous setup!
Forum: Windowsill Growing 02-01-2013, 04:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,144
Posted By Moirae
The top shelf are mostly cattleya, right? I can...

The top shelf are mostly cattleya, right? I can just imagine how heavenly the room must smell when they are in bloom. :D



Me too; my ledge is only 3.5" wide ;). I re-purposed a few old springy...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 01-30-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 20,262
Posted By Moirae
Our only south window is next to a covered...

Our only south window is next to a covered walkway and facing a courtyard and there are no east windows. The west windows have only really intense afternoon sun and people are always closing the...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 01-28-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 20,262
Posted By Moirae
Cool Show off your windowsill displays here!

Yay! A windowsill growing forum was finally made. :D Let's celebrate and kick it off by showcasing our personal setups for all to see. Maybe it'll spark some ideas. I'll start us off with a picture...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-19-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,934
Posted By Moirae
There are some sterile ferns available that might...

There are some sterile ferns available that might suit the OP. I have an Australian Gem Fern that lives in the same conditions/place (though not in the same pot) as a few of my phals. It's not very...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-17-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,540
Posted By Moirae
I'm fairly new to the orchid world myself, but...

I'm fairly new to the orchid world myself, but I'm sure a month is way too long to without watering. The longest I've gone between waterings was 15-16 days and that orchid was in a 6 in plastic pot...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-16-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,820
Posted By Moirae
It seems we had a rather hot summer this last...

It seems we had a rather hot summer this last year too. Heat wave after heat wave and triple digits. Our air conditioning unit is on the other side of the apartment and doesn't really reach my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-16-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,538
Posted By Moirae
Phal Nubbins, Roots vs Spikes

:hello :waving
When I first got my orchids last year, I read/saw a lot of people's posts on here asking if their phal's nubbins were spikes or roots. I've gotten so much information from this board...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 11-16-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,218
Posted By Moirae
Thanks for your prompt reply Orchid Boy. The mix...

Thanks for your prompt reply Orchid Boy. The mix seemed too fine to me too (and I've never used peat) but I wasn't sure if it was considered normal for paphs. I've got fine bark mix left over from...
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