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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-15-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By Fairorchids
It is what most Phrags do. A few will hold...

It is what most Phrags do. A few will hold multiple open flowers simultaneously. One of the best I ever had, was a Phrag Cardinale (9 flowers open, between main stem and two branches).
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-14-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 313
Posted By Fairorchids
My supplier usually has a paper label on the side...

My supplier usually has a paper label on the side of the pot with the name. If the plant you bought does not have that, we need to do a little research.

I might have found it online. See photo...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 04-11-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By Fairorchids
According to IOSPE it is a lithophyte. Most...

According to IOSPE it is a lithophyte. Most on-line photos show it in a pot, so potted is clearly better than mounted.

Whether semi-coarse bark is suitable will depend upon how much you water it....
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-11-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 313
Posted By Fairorchids
And, with all the taxonomic changes, this one has...

And, with all the taxonomic changes, this one has also changed genus. Burrageara is now obsolete (one of the genera recognized by that artificial genus has been renamed, probably from Odontoglossum...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-11-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 121
Posted By Fairorchids
Dendrobium anosmum (honohono)

This species has a very large geographical distribution, from Sri Lanka & Malaysia through to the Philippines. I presume that it is subject to regional variations considering the size of it's native...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-09-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By Fairorchids
With a plant this size, there is no harm in...

With a plant this size, there is no harm in dividing it into 3 pcs. They will each be large enough to grow well, and it will partially solve the problem with non-horizontal rhizome.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-09-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 182
Posted By Fairorchids
Correct. When you can't reach the originator...

Correct. When you can't reach the originator (term used by the RHS), you should indicate in the application what you have tried to reach them.
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 04-07-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 173
Posted By Fairorchids
I did not do SEPOS this year. The show is too...

I did not do SEPOS this year. The show is too expensive, and they do not have enough visitors to justify the cost.

---------- Post added at 07:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:00 PM...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 04-06-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 173
Posted By Fairorchids
Chysis bractescens - color variation in one plant

Back in late 2018 I purchased a group of Chysis bractescens. Young plants, 1-2 years from BS.

I always inspect new arrivals to see whether there are any pots with 2 or more plants, and if so, I...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-25-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By Fairorchids
Can't see the photos, but I 2nd the motion: ...

Can't see the photos, but I 2nd the motion: Higher Light.

I grow mine hanging as high as possible in the greenhouse (and it blooms up to 4 times a year).
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-14-2024, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 325
Posted By Fairorchids
The mound approach is how they do it in Japan,...

The mound approach is how they do it in Japan, but it is basically strictly cosmetic.

Neos, and all the other mini-Vandas, are fine in a net pot with spaghnum (or 4:1 spaghnum/bark mix). In my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-14-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 185
Posted By Fairorchids
You need to water more. This plant requires...

You need to water more. This plant requires constant moisture (except possibly to induce buds).
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-14-2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 884
Posted By Fairorchids
Petey, There are about 7 recognized...

Petey,

There are about 7 recognized varieties of Den. speciosum. Some are blooming size with canes about 8" tall, others should be as high as 36".

There is a web site by an Australian grower...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-13-2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 294
Posted By Fairorchids
Phal schilleriana is an 'extreme' case, but it...

Phal schilleriana is an 'extreme' case, but it illustrates so well what old flower spikes can produce. My dad had one, which eventually bloomed:

From main plant
From 2 or 3 keikis on old...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-26-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By Fairorchids
There is praise, and some justified criticism,...

There is praise, and some justified criticism, for many nurseries here on the Orchid Board.

You also can find listings of nurseries with links to their web sites here:

Alphabetically: ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-20-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 927
Posted By Fairorchids
True, but with my crazy schedule (and assorted...

True, but with my crazy schedule (and assorted snow storms), I do not always manage to water on a regular schedule. This past week, I intended to water on Tuesday, but the snow storm prevented that....
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-20-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 927
Posted By Fairorchids
It takes us 2.1/2 to 3.1/2 hours to water the...

It takes us 2.1/2 to 3.1/2 hours to water the whole greenhouse (26 x 96), depending upon how dry the plants are.

We then apply fertilizer with a hose end sprayer, which takes 40-45 min (since we...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-19-2024, 09:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 927
Posted By Fairorchids
I know that some people use fertilizer in every...

I know that some people use fertilizer in every watering, but at a much lower concentration - and for plants growing in a mix of their choice.

All the commercial growers I have discussed this with...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-19-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By Fairorchids
I should have commented on the heat mat also. ...

I should have commented on the heat mat also.

V. falcata is fine with winter temperatures down to mid 40's (it is snowed upon in Japan/Korea/China). When I lost my collection in 2017 (18F...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-19-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 927
Posted By Fairorchids
It is not often I disagree with postings from ES,...

It is not often I disagree with postings from ES, but here I do.

From a commercial view point, we all water first, and then apply a light dose of fertilizer second to the freshly watered plants.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-19-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By Fairorchids
The plant you bought was 'potted' the way they...

The plant you bought was 'potted' the way they like to present the plants in Japan, but it was executed rather poorly.

You do not have to grow them this way. When you repot, you should do it in a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-18-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By Fairorchids
Why don't you visit the Amherst & New Hampshire...

Why don't you visit the Amherst & New Hampshire orchid shows (next weekend and the week after)?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-13-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 544
Posted By Fairorchids
Tolumnias are typically grown in near empty pots...

Tolumnias are typically grown in near empty pots (tiny clay pots seem to be the norm in the US).

Plants should be watered (not misted) daily in the morning, and allowed to dry out by mid day.
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-01-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By Fairorchids
I am with Louis W (Andy mounts everything, I...

I am with Louis W (Andy mounts everything, I usually de-mount what I get from him).

Cym tigrinum is reported to grow primarily as a lithophyte. On that limited description, I would lean towards...
Forum: Speaker Referral 01-29-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,948
Posted By Fairorchids
Gabriel, Greater Westchester has seen all my...

Gabriel,

Greater Westchester has seen all my presentations at this point.

However, the AOS has a list of speakers and their subjects. You should be able to find someone there.
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