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Forum: Scientific Matters 04-04-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 432
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
I don't grow Phals but find the discussion...

I don't grow Phals but find the discussion interesting and like to add my thoughts about it.

Marzenna's watering method makes rather sure the whole pot / container gets soaked, this method is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-02-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,518
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Darker (variegated) spots

In the below photo a Diaphananthe / Rhipidoglossum kind of plant with darker spots than the base color. All leaves have them, and all other plants I have seen of this species have them. Sometimes you...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 07-17-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,507
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Angraecum chamaeanthus offspring

Insane small keiki. A. chamaeanthus is about the smallest specie we grow here, and while taking some photos of a flowering specimen I noticed something odd. And only after zooming in on the...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 05-30-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,991
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Diaphananthe rutila var. Drama

Every time our Diaphananthe rutila's flower, white spiders start to patrol the flowers. And in the pic something went a little wrong during pollination. But at least it is an ambush spider, web...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 05-30-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,241
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Beg to differ. I have a few, even flowering at...

Beg to differ. I have a few, even flowering at present. And maybe one would expect because of the white colour it is fragrant at night only. Obviously in the evening hours it is strongest (also less...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 09-26-2016, 12:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,224
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
One of the few orchids you can also smell while...

One of the few orchids you can also smell while it doesn't flower, stronger when it is in bright sunshine. It then has the same scent as the flowers and for some people the scent resembles a type of...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 09-25-2016, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,164
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
I guess just like some other species, when the...

I guess just like some other species, when the plant is not flowering you can see by the color of the root tips, which color the flowers are. When the root tips are kind of yellow, the flowers are...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-23-2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,104
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
I have some experience with Copper+, Copper...

I have some experience with Copper+, Copper Sulphate and Sulfur. Copper works fine, though it is doing little against mites and you can apply too much, resulting in copper toxicity. While plants can...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-08-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,691
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Mealybugs, easy to kill with all kind of stuff,...

Mealybugs, easy to kill with all kind of stuff, provided you really drench the creatures themselves. Systemic insecticides, which have to be taken up by the plant first, are not such a strong option....
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-08-2014, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,263
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Thanks Simba

Just some more info on my growing situation. I live in a secluded bush, high altitude (but for CO2 that doesn't seem to matter, as they bounce a bit more to compensate for less). There are plenty of...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-06-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,263
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Life

Exactly, life will find a way! But that seems to be different in the threads about slugs and snails... Now the frogs are not eating the orchids, but as far as I can see, they limit my orchid...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-02-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,263
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Frogs

Okay, for the moment the bees stay. But what about frogs? I have done some homework and have learned that some of the exclusive pollinators do night shifts and then I have frogs waiting for them. On...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-31-2014, 06:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 841
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Healthy Pruning

Now I have some Diaphananthe, and exactly as according to the manual they grow into untidy masses. Before they take too much light away from other orchids I want to do some pruning / shaping. Anybody...
Forum: Identification Forum 03-29-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,151
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Habenaria x

I have what I belief is a Habenaria, but I don't know which specie. Sure somebody can help me out! The plants grow in a rather cool and moist climate, and even when they are submerged in the water,...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-29-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,263
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
:bowing Thanks for the reactions! Most of the...

:bowing Thanks for the reactions! Most of the orchids here grow in a natural setting; about 10 species( epiphytic+terrestrial) were already present, then others were added, but mostly from the same...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-27-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,980
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Anteater

Anteaters can do a fine job as well. Ants are nasty insects and even distribute other insects to different plants to get a good harvest of honeydew. Before you want to release the anteater in your...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-27-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,263
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Bees and frogs

Hi, I am co-ordinating / growing orchids in the semi wild, around the equator. As long the frost stays away, they tend to do fine and there are seedlings popping up in good numbers. But still, for...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-31-2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,789
Posted By A. thom Aberdares
Question CCD

Hi,

I am only a new member here, but just like to make some remarks.
I guess you mean the Bayer Bee killer imidacloprid. In the bee keeping forums it is not that conclusive that this active...
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