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Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-19-2018, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,420
Posted By gingersmommy
I have a small space heater in my "orchid room." ...

I have a small space heater in my "orchid room." Just lowered the heat by ten degrees and will do that for another couple of weeks. If they don't set spikes, I'm going to be seriously bummed.
Forum: Hybrids 09-01-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,108
Posted By gingersmommy
Hi Jenna, I have been meaning to respond. If you...

Hi Jenna, I have been meaning to respond. If you are a "collector of beautiful things," you have to order a few dahlia tubers this fall. They will ship in April when they are almost ready to plant...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-01-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,420
Posted By gingersmommy
Congratulations! I am still waiting.

Congratulations! I am still waiting.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-25-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Posted By gingersmommy
Thanks, everyone. I just thought maybe they could...

Thanks, everyone. I just thought maybe they could tell it was fall by the waning daylight, too.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-24-2018, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Posted By gingersmommy
Hi Camille, Should I lower the temp in Sept...

Hi Camille,

Should I lower the temp in Sept or Oct, or is it pretty much the same? Thank you.
Forum: Hybrids 08-24-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,108
Posted By gingersmommy
We have a Trader Joe's but it is on the other...

We have a Trader Joe's but it is on the other side of town. I will have to go, though, to see if they have anything different colors.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-24-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Posted By gingersmommy
Thank you. I have a small room heater that lets...

Thank you. I have a small room heater that lets me keep the temp at 77/78, so I can lower the temp artifically. I figured since it was fall anyway, this would be the natural time to lower the temp....
Forum: Hybrids 08-24-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,108
Posted By gingersmommy
I love phals, too, and get all of mine at the...

I love phals, too, and get all of mine at the grocery or home store. I repot after they are done blooming. Some do great, others not so much. Despite my slow success, they are a great hobby and have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-24-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Posted By gingersmommy
When should I lower the temperature to force phals?

Hello,

When should one lower the nighttime temperature to stimulate phals to spike?
Forum: Hybrids 04-16-2018, 09:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,336
Posted By gingersmommy
Ohhhhh, this is really beautiful.

Ohhhhh, this is really beautiful.
Forum: Hybrids 03-24-2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,258
Posted By gingersmommy
"New" Orchid

I unpotted an orchid I purchased from the grocery store in January. I repotted it from a sphag core and put it in bark and clay balls. It had gorgeous roots and I could see them on the side of the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-16-2018, 08:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,495
Posted By gingersmommy
Agreed.

Agreed.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-15-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,495
Posted By gingersmommy
You'd have to see them. The tops of the two...

You'd have to see them. The tops of the two orchids I got at the grocery store were sprayed with a dye. The whole top was sprayed, including the spah. When I repotted both, the roots underneath were...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-12-2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,495
Posted By gingersmommy
Yes! I bought two grocery store orchids recently...

Yes! I bought two grocery store orchids recently and the entire top of the medium, including whatever root were showing, were died green. I repotted also and as I pulled away the spagh., I could see...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 03-12-2018, 08:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,722
Posted By gingersmommy
My sister (also an orchid enthusiast) thinks I am...

My sister (also an orchid enthusiast) thinks I am a nut, but I think they "talk" to each other. Her's are always in spike. None of mine are spiking despite great conditions (I think!); again, I think...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 03-11-2018, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,006
Posted By gingersmommy
What are minis?

I have a bunch of orchids that I bought from the grocery store that have smaller flowers than the bigger orchids and are probably half the size. I wouldn't say they are very small, though. Are these...
Forum: Hybrids 03-11-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,647
Posted By gingersmommy
Multiple spikes

I'm still waiting for any spike, however, in looking at pics or when buying at the grocery store, many orchid plants have two spikes. How do you get that?
Forum: Hybrids 03-09-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,220
Posted By gingersmommy
Thank you. I am almost of of the liquid; I will...

Thank you. I am almost of of the liquid; I will finish it up and purchase the power.

What is it that you see that indicates root damage from fertilizer?
Forum: Hybrids 03-09-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,220
Posted By gingersmommy
Hi, I use the liquid Feed Me. FEED ME! MSU...

Hi, I use the liquid Feed Me.

FEED ME! MSU Orchid Fertilizer - RO/Rain/Tap Water - 16 oz (Pint) (https://repotme.com/orchid-fertilizer/Orchid-Fertilizer-Pint.html)
Forum: Hybrids 03-08-2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,220
Posted By gingersmommy
Yes, I fertilize with Feed Me, which I guess is...

Yes, I fertilize with Feed Me, which I guess is base don the Michigan formula (?). I fertilize every time I water. Directions say 1 oz. per gallon (2 Tbs.), but I use probably 2 tsp. I also use a...
Forum: Hybrids 03-08-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,220
Posted By gingersmommy
Okay, my humidity meter came and I put it in my...

Okay, my humidity meter came and I put it in my orchid room today at lunch. It is five hours later and it is at 70% humidity. I think the only thing I have to perfect is the watering. I water once a...
Forum: Hybrids 03-07-2018, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,964
Posted By gingersmommy
Oh, I use that - and bark. I am wondering if it...

Oh, I use that - and bark. I am wondering if it dries out too fast.
Forum: Hybrids 03-07-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,964
Posted By gingersmommy
What's LECA?

What's LECA?
Forum: Hybrids 03-07-2018, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,964
Posted By gingersmommy
Repotting

Do you all repot once a year, or "as needed"? What medium do you use (for phals)?
Forum: Hybrids 03-05-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,220
Posted By gingersmommy
Ha, ha! Actually I like "the hun," but if you...

Ha, ha! Actually I like "the hun," but if you change it, maybe she will live up to her new name. :)
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