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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-16-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,469
Posted By Troythediver
I have the pots packed in moss within the basket....

I have the pots packed in moss within the basket. Because the moss keeps it shape, when I water I can just slide the pot right out. This way you can get the effect of multiple orchids in a hanging...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-16-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,582
Posted By Troythediver
I'm not sure why you are mentioning viruses. Are...

I'm not sure why you are mentioning viruses. Are you trying to imply that viruses plants are more likely to throw multiple spikes?

The source I linked to was for a company applying for a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-09-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,582
Posted By Troythediver
I know this is old, but I found this: ...

I know this is old, but I found this:

Methods to increase the number of floral spikes in Phalaenopsis orchids

Apparently, there is a method using light that can increase multiple spiking... ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-07-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,328
Posted By Troythediver
Wow I've seen a lot of close IDs, but this one is...

Wow I've seen a lot of close IDs, but this one is amazingly close, Silken. Even the dragonfly clip is the same!
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-07-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,328
Posted By Troythediver
Better pic in natural light.

Better pic in natural light.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-04-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,328
Posted By Troythediver
No. I haven't detected any fragrance. I would...

No. I haven't detected any fragrance. I would describe the color as brownish red with yellow splotches.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-04-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,328
Posted By Troythediver
Well the flowers are actually maturing from their...

Well the flowers are actually maturing from their little spike. Anyone have a further guess at ID past oncidium alliance?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-28-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,109
Posted By Troythediver
This is the current plant.

This is the current plant.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-28-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,109
Posted By Troythediver
Here is the plant from about two months ago. ...

Here is the plant from about two months ago. This was shortly after i repotted because it had a rotting pbulb that needed to be excised.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-28-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,109
Posted By Troythediver
Here is the new root growth. It finally looks to...

Here is the new root growth. It finally looks to be accelerating after the application if very light fertilizer, kelp, and super thrive.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-26-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,109
Posted By Troythediver
We'll see. I'll post a some pictures later. And...

We'll see. I'll post a some pictures later. And hopefully there will be a nice update in a couple of months.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-24-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,109
Posted By Troythediver
It was in bad shape when I got it. It has one...

It was in bad shape when I got it. It has one primary root and it is in bark.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-24-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,109
Posted By Troythediver
Oncidium intergeneric dying a slow death

All of the leaves are turning yellow and dropping one by one. It is growing two new roots very slowly but no new pbulb growth . Can they live without leaves?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-19-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,387
Posted By Troythediver
I concur. Sometimes a natural arch looks even...

I concur. Sometimes a natural arch looks even better.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-19-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,558
Posted By Troythediver
Do you grow it in an apartment?

Do you grow it in an apartment?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-19-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,838
Posted By Troythediver
As a beginner who had made the error. I just...

As a beginner who had made the error. I just wanted to add caution. I had only grown in spaghnum and was convinced that my orchids would thrive doubly in bark. When I switched, the first batch did...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By Troythediver
I have had a weak phal succumb shortly after...

I have had a weak phal succumb shortly after flowering. It seemed like it was too weak to have even produced the spike in the first place. If the phal were expensive and it is important for you to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,877
Posted By Troythediver
Nice. I love the asymmetric pattern types as...

Nice. I love the asymmetric pattern types as well.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,502
Posted By Troythediver
I think they are fungus gnats. They look like...

I think they are fungus gnats. They look like fruit flies. All of my orchids have been repotted in the last month or two and I thoroughly removed the old media. There are some other house plants...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-16-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,502
Posted By Troythediver
Gravel Pans or Trays

I always seem to get bugs when I purposely add water to my gravel trays?

Do you guys add bleach or some other disinfectant to keep that water from getting stagnant?
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-16-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,738
Posted By Troythediver
I went halfway. On balance, the roots were in...

I went halfway. On balance, the roots were in great condition upon repot 1 day ago. He has two emerging new growths and a third that looks ready to go as soon as it gets warmer. Since, I have...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 11-16-2013, 01:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,613
Posted By Troythediver
I love the Eric Young hybrid. Plus there seems...

I love the Eric Young hybrid. Plus there seems to be some really interesting variation in the hybrid.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-15-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,738
Posted By Troythediver
Cattleya leaf disease or damage

I assumed based on the location, that what is on these leaves was due to the leaf edges rubbing against the plastic bag that it was kept in. It's a bag baby, and I know that fungal/cold damage can...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-15-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,328
Posted By Troythediver
It is very possible that it is to the side of a...

It is very possible that it is to the side of a mini bulb on top. The last leaf got stuck, so who knows what was going on at the apex. It's my first oncidium alliance rebloom. So. Either way I'm...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-15-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,322
Posted By Troythediver
Wow. I didn't realize that phrags liked to be...

Wow. I didn't realize that phrags liked to be that wet.
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