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Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-09-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,775
Posted By rick84
In all honesty the plants have become more of an...

In all honesty the plants have become more of an issue than what they are worth to me. My chemical IPM doesn't seem to be working and I am afraid that because of these plants, I am now risking a...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-09-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 872
Posted By rick84
here are new pics from moments ago. Plants are...

here are new pics from moments ago. Plants are loving the G8-90w all red flower booster 630nm, 660nm. compliment to the 2700k cfl
Is that a keiki in pic 003? It doesn't look like a mitten or a...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-09-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 872
Posted By rick84
new leaves, roots and flower formation all durring bloom?

I have a phalenopsis that has suffered root rot and mites. But yet I have managed to make it bloom. Not just 1 spike but 2 spikes. The roots are rotten and the plant has only been foliar fed. I have...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-08-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,019
Posted By rick84
here is my tea. fully fortified with my own...

here is my tea. fully fortified with my own enriched compost I make.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-08-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,650
Posted By rick84
Well said PaphMadMan.

Well said PaphMadMan.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-08-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,775
Posted By rick84
Thank you all for the help. Does anyone know of a...

Thank you all for the help. Does anyone know of a Bio-Control. I have and use Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma konigii for all roots. I also have a Bacterial inoculant That contains BT. Bacillus...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-08-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,019
Posted By rick84
how about some homemade compost tea with added...

how about some homemade compost tea with added amino acids, added fulvates, added B vitamin complex and mycorhizal inoculant? I have a batch brewing right now. Oh and I don't use any type of manure...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-08-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By rick84
I too am curious. I have been think about buying...

I too am curious. I have been think about buying a flask.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-08-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,815
Posted By rick84
I believe magical is a 2-0-0. plus iron ...

I believe magical is a 2-0-0. plus iron

---------- Post added at 05:13 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:07 AM ----------

I have recently started to feed all my plants Advanced Nutrients...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-08-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,775
Posted By rick84
I spray all the plants every 3 weeks with bayer...

I spray all the plants every 3 weeks with bayer advanced 3 in 1. says it kills mites and the phal was the only one that used to have little sap specks. I also use the foger in conjuction with my...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-07-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,775
Posted By rick84
I was thinking the same thing about the mild burn...

I was thinking the same thing about the mild burn as the 3 ondontocidium (center front,. left center, and far left ) only have the spots at the tips. The oncidium sharry baby ( center right and far...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-07-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,775
Posted By rick84
Bacterial spot???? photos included!

hello OB, it has been a while since my last visit. I have a odontocidium wildcat variation D. It has (2) 300w(equivalent) 68w each actual watt 2700k clf 16" from canopy. light is is enough I assume....
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 08-03-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,536
Posted By rick84
LOL- I suppose nobody cares enough about the...

LOL- I suppose nobody cares enough about the understanding fertilizers. Trial and error here huh. If the bottle's label says "for orchids" that's good enough I guess, just as long as there is no...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 08-01-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,536
Posted By rick84
Ray is right everyone. Hydroponic fertilizers are...

Ray is right everyone. Hydroponic fertilizers are not the same as fertilizers for soil plants. Traditionally in a hydroponic system sterility is key so Nutrient origin is mainly synthetic. Organic...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-12-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,413
Posted By rick84
clusty, I would say that you are safe with the...

clusty,
I would say that you are safe with the two 3600 for sure. If you figure~ 8000 lumens, I would say that's a good estimation considering now your using reflectors. This is said to increase not...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-11-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,924
Posted By rick84
I would lobe to. The first two I do use and have...

I would lobe to. The first two I do use and have for years now. Very happy!!

GENERAL HYDROPONICS (http://www.generalhydroponics.com) "subculture"
EM-1 Effective Microorganisms | EM Bokashi |...
Forum: Propagation 07-11-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,865
Posted By rick84
True, I too don't mind some mutations but to me,...

True, I too don't mind some mutations but to me, it depends on the type and where they are. No matter what- I am an orchid addict and will love and nurture every single one I get my hands on.:biggrin:
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-11-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,706
Posted By rick84
:blushing:thank you for helping james and island...

:blushing:thank you for helping james and island girl.:waving
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-10-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,395
Posted By rick84
Discus, my FRIEND- ..... I like you and your dead...

Discus, my FRIEND- ..... I like you and your dead on.

I suspect that since orchid roots (at least the epiphytic ones) have a velamen layer, the concerns of aeroponic droplet size "too small to...
Forum: Propagation 07-10-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,865
Posted By rick84
chances are its a mutation that was caused by TC...

chances are its a mutation that was caused by TC (tissue culture). Most cultivars are at some point going to be cloned. Some cultivators will add growth regulators to the growth media. Such as...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-10-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,924
Posted By rick84
Please consider pro-biotics for future use and...

Please consider pro-biotics for future use and increased resistance to disease. Not a cure, but acts and is applied as a preventive.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-10-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,395
Posted By rick84
I imagine you can get your "fog-o-ponics" to work...

I imagine you can get your "fog-o-ponics" to work without any LECA etc. by suitably mounting the orchids with their roots free in the "mist chamber" (which is my understanding of how this normally...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-09-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,395
Posted By rick84
Fogponics anyone? (ultrasonic aeroponics)

I am a very experienced hydroponic farmer and my preferred method of nutrient delivery is HP Aeroponics. The same pumps and filters and nozzels that you would get from our sponser MIST KING, but with...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-09-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,413
Posted By rick84
Tis true but any quality led grow light will...

Tis true but any quality led grow light will specify actual usage. Most will say their 200w led is the same as a 600watt HPS and this is a give away to run the other direction. Only buy leds lights...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-09-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,707
Posted By rick84
I am in the same transition now. 1 phal took to...

I am in the same transition now. 1 phal took to s/h and waiting for oncdiums to drop flower to ready up for transplant. Feeding the oncidium kelp extract already to promote root growth. should start...
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