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Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 08-08-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,968
Posted By catherinecarney
Thank you both for this information! I bought one...

Thank you both for this information! I bought one from Ecuagenera in June and have been growing it intermediate since, with a relatively damp mix of bark, charcoal, perlite, and sphagnum. It has...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 08-07-2022, 10:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,968
Posted By catherinecarney
miltonia candida x odontoglossum wyattianum questions

Ecuagenera has this cross for sale, and I was wondering if anyone here has information about it? I have not been able to find a name for this grex, and no real information about growing it, but from...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-21-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 912
Posted By catherinecarney
I use the 14 gauge fence wire I get at my local...

I use the 14 gauge fence wire I get at my local farm supply store. It's malleable enough that I can twist it easily into whatever shape I need for hangers for pots and mounts but stiff enough to...
Forum: Member Projects 07-20-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 27,799
Posted By catherinecarney
Thanks Roberta! I'm hoping I can be successful...

Thanks Roberta! I'm hoping I can be successful with this one. We'll see.
Forum: Member Projects 07-20-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 27,799
Posted By catherinecarney
I'm a bit late to the party, but can I still join...

I'm a bit late to the party, but can I still join the fun? Bought a nice little L. bicolor from Ecuagenera last month, currently in a 2" pot with bark, charcoal, perlite, and a bit of moss. It...
Forum: Member Projects 10-26-2016, 08:58 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
Thank you Leafmite! I don't really need more...

Thank you Leafmite! I don't really need more orchids, but couldn't pass up the walkerianas (and others)....BTW, one of the nice things about being single is not having to worry about spousal issues...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-26-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,680
Posted By catherinecarney
I'm growing more and more of my cattleya species...

I'm growing more and more of my cattleya species and hybrids on mounts and they're definitely happier. I've also started giving them more light, including direct sun to dappled shade outdoors for as...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-26-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,635
Posted By catherinecarney
Was in a Lowes today (Heath, Ohio) and made the...

Was in a Lowes today (Heath, Ohio) and made the mistake of checking out their bag babies. Came home with the following:

3 (yes, three) C. walkeriana semi-alba 'Carmela'--so now I have 4 of these...
Forum: Member Projects 10-26-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
So, went into Lowe's to pick up orchid bark today...

So, went into Lowe's to pick up orchid bark today (the one in Heath with the bag babies) and came home with three more walkeriana semi alba 'Carmela.' Not that I needed more orchids, but these were...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,664
Posted By catherinecarney
Hello and welcome--sorry to hear about your...

Hello and welcome--sorry to hear about your orchids.

I'll give you the bad news first: the phal is probably a goner. Phals grow from the crown, so once it's toast (and it looks like the whole top...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By catherinecarney
Hello and welcome to the board! There's a...

Hello and welcome to the board!

There's a great thread stickied to the top of the beginners' forum called "the phal abuse ends here" that will give you a ton of good information. It looks long,...
Forum: Member Projects 10-08-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
Good to know your new walkerianas are growing...

Good to know your new walkerianas are growing roots!

Mine has also proven tough and fast growing. One nice new growth since I got it, and it's already starting another one. Roots are pretty short...
Forum: Member Projects 09-27-2016, 07:45 AM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
I have a walkeriana primary hybrid--C. Sierra...

I have a walkeriana primary hybrid--C. Sierra Doll x walkeriana--lovely pink flowers in late winter/early spring (when we're in the stuck in the last grey days of winter and want to see color), nice...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 09-11-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,947
Posted By catherinecarney
I had a grey tree frog come into the house when I...

I had a grey tree frog come into the house when I brought the orchids in last fall. Didn't find her on the plants until well after it got too cold to turn her loose outside, so she spent the winter...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-06-2016, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Posted By catherinecarney
The good news is that most catt hybrids seem to...

The good news is that most catt hybrids seem to be less picky than the species, so even if you don't know the parentage the odds are good you will be able to grow it!

A great part of learning how...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-05-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Posted By catherinecarney
Beautiful plant! In my experience with catts...

Beautiful plant!

In my experience with catts (and I'm still a newb and have a long way to go), they do best with the following conditions:
1: high light levels--dappled shade and even some full...
Forum: Member Projects 09-02-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
Nice mount!

Nice mount!
Forum: Member Projects 08-25-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
Estacion seca--I agree that plants (pretty much...

Estacion seca--I agree that plants (pretty much all living things, really) grow in areas where they are best adapted to the conditions and therefore outcompete other organisms in those particular...
Forum: Member Projects 08-25-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
I found a short article on walkeriana that...

I found a short article on walkeriana that includes pix of it (and other orchids associated with it) in the wild.....Here's the link if anyone is interested:

Brazilian Orchids - Orchid News 33...
Forum: Member Projects 08-23-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
Interesting! I have a couple of large (8"...

Interesting! I have a couple of large (8" diameter and approx 2" high) chunks of lava rock--maybe I should look at mounting my walkeriana on one of them....Looks like it's time for more research.
Forum: Member Projects 08-23-2016, 07:21 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
Looking good, Leafmite! I hadn't thought of...

Looking good, Leafmite!

I hadn't thought of trying lava rock with mine--and I still have half a bag of it (leftovers from use as filter substrates in aquariums)....I might just have to find...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 08-23-2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,736
Posted By catherinecarney
Every year I tell myself I'm going to make the...

Every year I tell myself I'm going to make the move inside in an orderly fashion--inspect for bugs, spray with insecticidal soap, and repot if needed--and every year it's a scramble to beat the...
Forum: Member Projects 08-23-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
Good it's growing another lead! Mine is...

Good it's growing another lead!

Mine is still growing strong--just one lead, no new roots yet. Growth definitely took a huge jump forward during the rainy days we had last week. I hope to get it...
Forum: Member Projects 08-16-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
I'm in north central Ohio, so yup, plenty of...

I'm in north central Ohio, so yup, plenty of native hardwoods.

I haven't had issues with growth inhibitors from my black walnut mounts, but I'll keep an eye out and move to another wood if they do...
Forum: Member Projects 08-16-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 100,444
Posted By catherinecarney
I'm fortunate to have access to good wood and...

I'm fortunate to have access to good wood and bark here for mounts on my own property. The thick, textured bark of things like osage orange and black walnut works well. Plenty of ash bark around...
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