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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-11-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,905
Posted By nhman
Well, hello from the Seacoast! I use banks (7)...

Well, hello from the Seacoast!
I use banks (7) of T-5's for my lighting, all on timers.
I use 4 foot by 8 bulbs, mixed for color and hung over the orchids as dictated by a light meter for the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,905
Posted By nhman
I have successfully grown and bloomed numerous...

I have successfully grown and bloomed numerous Milt from Ivan at Komoda Orchids in Hawaii over the years in NH.
I grow indoors under lights with a day to night temp diff of 70-85 degrees.
Really...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 02-27-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,044
Posted By nhman
I would second the timer idea for reasons of...

I would second the timer idea for reasons of expedience as well as consistency. There are some orchids that don't appreciate any significant variance in their light cycles.
I typically run my lights...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-13-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,640
Posted By nhman
Likewise, I would expect that all of our...

Likewise, I would expect that all of our thoughts/prayers are with you and your mom.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-10-2011, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,273
Posted By nhman
I water my orchids (these are grown under lights...

I water my orchids (these are grown under lights indoors and in vanda baskets or on mounts) with RO water about every other day. I also use MSU for RO weekly, after soaking the plants.
I have had...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-26-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,970
Posted By nhman
The link should be Kelley's Korner Orchid...

The link should be Kelley's Korner Orchid Supplies, We offer everything to grow great Orchids! (http://www.kkorchid.com) without the "s".
Sorry. Don't know where that other stuff came from - didn't...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-26-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,970
Posted By nhman
Try searching for "Hydrofarm" or see under...

Try searching for "Hydrofarm" or see under "Lights" for more info.
They are about a little over 4 feet in length and almost 3 feet in width for the 8 bulb fixtures. I can measure the exact...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-26-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,970
Posted By nhman
I have used and am using both. I have had LESS...

I have used and am using both.
I have had LESS trouble with the Hydrofarm units, however. Both brands, initially, seemed like great robust units but the Hydrofarm units have never given my any...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-22-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,376
Posted By nhman
I've had these problems with this manufacterer -...

I've had these problems with this manufacterer - the plastic holders for the bulbs crack and become dysfunctional and the light ballasts seem not to want to fire up in humidity conditions higher than...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-17-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,688
Posted By nhman
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-21-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,389
Posted By nhman
You can ALWAYS find room for another orchid, or...

You can ALWAYS find room for another orchid, or two....or three......or even more!! These epiphytic plants are simply taking over my house - and I love it!!!
May need to buy another house - this...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 12-13-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,987
Posted By nhman
I have had GREAT experiences with this vendor. ...

I have had GREAT experiences with this vendor.
All of their plants have been healthy, viral tested negative and were well grown with great root systems.
Excellent communications, good shipping -...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-13-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,965
Posted By nhman
Agree with the above thoughts - they should be...

Agree with the above thoughts - they should be OK.
The real key, as others have said, is what the INSIDE temps do throughout the day, and that is where a good Min/Max thermometer will help you out...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-12-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,861
Posted By nhman
A lot longer, actually. Most of these vines...

A lot longer, actually.
Most of these vines need to be about 15 feet long before flowering - that is IF they have enough light to do so. Then you will have a VERY short period of time to hand...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-13-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,593
Posted By nhman
I would recommend the utilization of a good...

I would recommend the utilization of a good quality light meter to measure the output from the LED's.
Human eyesight is notoriously bad at estimating light strength, and thus this objective...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-06-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,049
Posted By nhman
Might be difficult as they are pretty small...

Might be difficult as they are pretty small critters.....too small to capture with any clarity with my cell phone camera. I can try my wife's digital and see if that works, but being rather computer...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-05-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,049
Posted By nhman
Help with Bug ID

I have noticed a bug that seems particularly attracted to by catt flowers.
It is small, less than 1 mm long, and much narrower than it's length.
It has a light colored body and - under...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-21-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,468
Posted By nhman
A rather simple method is to use a light meter to...

A rather simple method is to use a light meter to determine what levels of light you have with your old setup and measure what you will have with the newer one.
The greater the difference, the more...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-11-2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,781
Posted By nhman
Thanks all!

Thanks all!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-10-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,008
Posted By nhman
I'll pass on guessing (which is what it would be)...

I'll pass on guessing (which is what it would be) as to identification of the pests you have.
BUT........as to treatments, I am a GREAT believer in Enstar II!!
It acts as to prevent future...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-10-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,781
Posted By nhman
Opinion desire on watering intervals

My question to all of you out there is simply this:

Should I be concerned about NOT watering my orchids for about 4 to 5 days?

Specifics:

Types of orchids: Mostly Catts, 10 Zygos and 20...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 10-08-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,123
Posted By nhman
I've had the same issue with them, re - not...

I've had the same issue with them, re - not answering emails promptly, if at all.
Orchids from them have been of good quality, just the basic hassle of emailing and waiting, and waiting, and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-12-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,376
Posted By nhman
Might be better to simply use a standard aquarium...

Might be better to simply use a standard aquarium heater - a small, submersible electrically powered water heater, inexpensive and easy to obtain - and warm the water up to between 70 and 75 degrees...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 09-11-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,436
Posted By nhman
:rofl: "OK, OK.....I WILL buy MORE orchids,...

:rofl: "OK, OK.....I WILL buy MORE orchids, really I WILL!"
Forum: Vendor Feedback 09-08-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,164
Posted By nhman
You can test for the most common types of orchid...

You can test for the most common types of orchid viruses yourself using the Agdia testing kits (available at their website) or you can send out samples to one of several testing companies (Such as...
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