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Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-11-2015, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By stylingpat
The plant lives inside under fluorescents. I...

The plant lives inside under fluorescents. I never get water on the leaves because I've heard how 'sensitive' this species can be. The room has an overhead fan that runs low 24/7. Should I spray the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-05-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By stylingpat
How bout these spots showing up on this leaf?...

How bout these spots showing up on this leaf? That's how that first leaf started
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-04-2015, 08:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By stylingpat
Zygo leaves changing

Hey does anyone have any idea what is affecting my Zygo leaves?
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-05-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,649
Posted By stylingpat
Alright so if I want the plants to grow straight...

Alright so if I want the plants to grow straight and up, they need to be directly outside or under a light if rotating them is bad.

I got high humidity, I'm in southern louisiana

Maybe the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-05-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,649
Posted By stylingpat
Leaf edges curling in thin leaved orchids

I've been coming across this in the new leaves on my thin leaved orchids (my oncidiums and in the picture my baby Zygo). All of which have been grown in windows. It seems the new leaves are curling...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-10-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,074
Posted By stylingpat
If you are a serious orchid grower and..

If you are a serious orchid grower and do not already own a digital light meter. Please go purchase one. The hydrofarm meters are like $40 off amazon. I just received mine today and it was a very...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-02-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,907
Posted By stylingpat
Here's the set-up for now. Just bummed I gotta...

Here's the set-up for now. Just bummed I gotta re-dial in everyone into the window. With my set-up under the lights I got everyones measurements, boom boom, its good to go. Throw it up anywhere I...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-01-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,907
Posted By stylingpat
The Fabled East Window

I just moved into a new apartment with a nice 6' wide 5' tall east window in my bedroom. Very nice light coming through here AND theres a house about 15ft away from the window (a nice distance but...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-16-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,827
Posted By stylingpat
Whats the safest way to get rid of some mold?

I just repotted two Phals a few weeks back into a Fir Bark mix that was boiled for 15 mins. They are sitting inside under a light ontop of a heat mat and I'm noticing that there are tiny pin prick...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-15-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,111
Posted By stylingpat
L. Purpurata divisions

Does anyone have any Laelia Purpurata Divisions or small plants for sale?

I'm looking for one with a lip that isnt too dark and isnt too light, much like this one.
...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-14-2014, 05:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By stylingpat
So everyones using all different kinds it seems....

So everyones using all different kinds it seems. I guess just try and buy a quality one and I should be fine. I was either going to get a nice humidifier or a cheap keyboard for singing lol
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-14-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By stylingpat
Whats the low down on Humidifiers?

I cant seem to find the low down on room humidifiers. I'm trying to just raise my humidity 10%-20% in my spare bed room. Some people are saying go with a warm-mist some say an ultrasonic but only if...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 01-13-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,452
Posted By stylingpat
Ya there isnt any difference with my electricity...

Ya there isnt any difference with my electricity bill. It says on the box, $2.77 per year per bulb based on 3 hours a day. I do 12 hours a day so thats looking at $11.08 a year per bulb @ 11c/kWh
...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-13-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By stylingpat
Perpetual Summer vs. Change in Daylight Hours

Which do you guys think is better for an overall healthier plant? Perpetual Summer (12 hours a day) or a change in day light hours with the seasons when growing inside under lights. I live in an area...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 01-12-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,452
Posted By stylingpat
You will be fine grabbing some 23w Daylight CFLs...

You will be fine grabbing some 23w Daylight CFLs from Home Depot or Lowes. I've been using these CFL's for a few years now and really like them. Throw them in a clamp lamp with a timer and call it a...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-09-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,473
Posted By stylingpat
I'd say a 14-23w CFL will light that perfectly....

I'd say a 14-23w CFL will light that perfectly. Just depends on what you want to grow
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-08-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,873
Posted By stylingpat
Yeah she's on a heat mat! 68* in the room today...

Yeah she's on a heat mat! 68* in the room today with a low of 54* last night
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-07-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,873
Posted By stylingpat
The house is heated but its definitely colder in...

The house is heated but its definitely colder in the house. In the 60s instead of the 70s
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-07-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,873
Posted By stylingpat
Fantastic! Thats what I keep telling my self....

Fantastic! Thats what I keep telling my self. Dont 'over fuss', let the plant bounce back.

But should I 'let back' on the watering just a tad since its in super cold right now and the plants...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-06-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,873
Posted By stylingpat
They are inside in now because of winter! Its 30...

They are inside in now because of winter! Its 30 degrees right now and going to be 19 degrees tonight lol!

Thats a nice phal you got there! :)
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-06-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,873
Posted By stylingpat
What should be my next steps with this phal?

I've got a phal that suffered major root rot! I soaked it in Physan for 15 mins then cut off all the dead roots and soaked again for another 10 mins. Then I treated all the open cuts with cinnamon...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-30-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,519
Posted By stylingpat
Lol true. Whats a good general all around...

Lol true. Whats a good general all around insecticide/miticide? I've checked out the succro stuff? Looks like a good one. The suger based one
Forum: Potting & Repotting 12-28-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,585
Posted By stylingpat
Wow this girls videos are amazing!

Wow this girls videos are amazing!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-28-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,519
Posted By stylingpat
Alright. And I did say 1/3 H2O which is water...

Alright. And I did say 1/3 H2O which is water hehe.

Here Ray says:
Straight 70% or 90% isopropyl rubbing alcohol - touch insects with a soaked cotton swab, or for larger infestations, spray the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-28-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,519
Posted By stylingpat
Orchid Pests...

Orchid Pests (http://staugorchidsociety.org/culturepests-pests.htm)

Under mites in the 'treatment' paragraph
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