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Forum: Growing Under Lights 08-12-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,337
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Need advice for a newbie build

Ok, so, we've FINALLY moved into our new house and my husband said I can build an orchid case for my miniature phalaenopsis collection on this counter.
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Sorry for the dim light and boxes, but...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 08-06-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,957
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Hiester, you prompted me to look closer at the...

Hiester, you prompted me to look closer at the sensor, thanks :)
Forum: Growing Under Lights 08-06-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,957
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Ok, found the problem! There's a REMOVABLE COVER...

Ok, found the problem! There's a REMOVABLE COVER on the light sensor. The manual didn't mention it and there weren't any instructions in the box, plus the cover is the same color as the surrounding...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 08-05-2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,957
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Help, I can't figure out my new light meter?

I jus bought a light meter lx 801 with the hopes of figuring out if I've got enough light in my tiny indoor greenhouse, but I'm not sure I'm reading it right and the manual is NO help at all. I've...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-28-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By ValorieBoyer
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/aze5esu4.jpg...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/aze5esu4.jpg Update! Sofar none of the buds have shown any size of withering, tho the growth seems to have slowed. I've still got the tape wrapped around the break...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-22-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By ValorieBoyer
I got mine from an infected plant I brought home,...

I got mine from an infected plant I brought home, I should have quarantined it for the full two weeks that's recommended but I got impatient...


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Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2014, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By ValorieBoyer
I've learned not to cut the spikes, yea, I've got...

I've learned not to cut the spikes, yea, I've got about five that have green, firm spikes still even after the blooms have dropped weeks ago, a few have rebloomed already.


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Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Broken spike, HELP!

I've been waiting for WEEKS for my newest miniature phal to bloom but while working with a plant next to it I accidentally broke this one's spike at the node! Well, not broke, cuz it's still firmly...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-22-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By ValorieBoyer
So, after monitoring the infected plant and using...

So, after monitoring the infected plant and using the rubbing alcohol spray and cotton ball method, I think I had a handle on the problem...but tonight I found a large one on one of my plants on the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-06-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Thanks, I'll be trying that method next if this...

Thanks, I'll be trying that method next if this one doesn't do anything!


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Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-06-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Just gave this guy a pretty liberal spraying with...

Just gave this guy a pretty liberal spraying with an insecticide (Bonide brand Eight Insect Control) we'll see how it does...certainly can't hurt! Here's a pic of the infected plant and a close up of...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-04-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Ugh! Thanks guys, I'll do my best to kill the...

Ugh! Thanks guys, I'll do my best to kill the little bastards.


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Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-04-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By ValorieBoyer
What are these white things?

I won an in-stalk phal at a raffle and have been happily waiting for it to bloom...when I noticed that it's stalks kept getting this white "fluff" on them. I'd dust or wipe it off and it would be...
Forum: Hybrids 03-20-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,922
Posted By ValorieBoyer
I was bummed when I ordered one for my birthday...

I was bummed when I ordered one for my birthday but got a note from the shop that they're out and the supplier is retired and not selling them anymore. I settled with a P. Fantasy Magic that I picked...
Forum: Hybrids 02-20-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By ValorieBoyer
It seems you take it out when it's ready for...

It seems you take it out when it's ready for potting or it gets too big for the flask/jar/thingie
Forum: Hybrids 02-20-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By ValorieBoyer
My friend said they bought it from this listing...

My friend said they bought it from this listing on Ebay...
Forum: Hybrids 02-19-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By ValorieBoyer
I can ask them where they got it, if you like,...

I can ask them where they got it, if you like, Ordphien!
Forum: Hybrids 02-19-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Website through the safari default app. I've...

Website through the safari default app.

I've seen truly dead roots before, with the sheath completely empty except for the thin string-like core, so I just assumed these were a step or two before...
Forum: Hybrids 02-19-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Gifted keychain orchid seedling

I got an early birthday present from a friend, a P. Violacea seedling in a keychain! I've hung it by my other phals for now...that should be alright, right?
Forum: Hybrids 02-19-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Ok...calming down then... All of the "black...

Ok...calming down then...

All of the "black and shriveled" roots have plump green bits still attached, so I'm assuming I should leave those alone...and I'll keep an eye on those two leaves.
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Forum: Hybrids 02-19-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By ValorieBoyer
And a better one of one the leaves, the other...

And a better one of one the leaves, the other isn't showing the blackening damage
Forum: Hybrids 02-19-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Better pic of the roots

Better pic of the roots
Forum: Hybrids 02-19-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By ValorieBoyer
HELP Golden Vivien dying after repotting!

I repotted my golden Vivien not too long ago and I noticed its bottom two leaves are shriveling and yellowing! My momet says the bark mix is wet but the roots are dry and shriveling and not happy...
Forum: Hybrids 02-18-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,780
Posted By ValorieBoyer
OMG haha that's awesome! I love the color and the...

OMG haha that's awesome! I love the color and the weird dual bloom is just cool. Are all of the blooms that way or just that one?
Forum: Species 02-14-2014, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,275
Posted By ValorieBoyer
Thanks guys, your advice has helped a lot!

Thanks guys, your advice has helped a lot!
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