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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-08-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
100465100466 I'm happy to report that I indeed...

100465100466 I'm happy to report that I indeed have a Keiki :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
I'm in the Central Valley. Much warmer than the...

I'm in the Central Valley. Much warmer than the bay! I'll reply more detail when the kids go to bed.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
At this point I'm really concerned about the...

At this point I'm really concerned about the health of all my orchids. We have had all the windows & door open most the time since our AC went out a couple weeks ago. We just installed sprinklers in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
Keiki is a Hawaiian word for baby. Basically it's...

Keiki is a Hawaiian word for baby. Basically it's a new plant that forms on the mother plant that can be removed and potted independently when it has enough leaves and a large enough root system.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
👍

👍
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
100176100177 She's much happier today :)

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She's much happier today :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 01:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
Could moving to a house with a water filtration...

Could moving to a house with a water filtration system change the amount of water they're consuming or cause problems? Maybe the move shocked them? Idk, I've had this particular plant for 5+ years. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 01:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
WhiteRabbit, it was in regular soil & had major...

WhiteRabbit, it was in regular soil & had major root rot!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 01:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
Ok your right, I just measured the pot it's 5"...

Ok your right, I just measured the pot it's 5" diameter x 5" tall. The roots touched the edges though. I was gonna say its an optical illusion cause I have small hands. Haha
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 12:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,427
Posted By luvorchids
I'm not well versed with the names actually. But...

I'm not well versed with the names actually. But the tag says phalaenopsis.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 12:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
I did put it in the same pot because if I went...

I did put it in the same pot because if I went smaller I would have to smash healthy roots to get them in. The pot is 3 1/2" to 4" max. I loosely packed the sphagnum around the roots and will not be...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 12:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,427
Posted By luvorchids
They were very rout bound otherwise healthy. I...

They were very rout bound otherwise healthy. I removed all the sphagnum and sliced the plastic pot down the side to allow them more room but creates a divider to keep the roots separate. I've planted...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 12:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
Oh and the cinnamon on the cut leaf, I need to do...

Oh and the cinnamon on the cut leaf, I need to do that!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2014, 12:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
Thanks! I will take the bag off especially cause...

Thanks! I will take the bag off especially cause our AC is out and it's 90 degrees out!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,427
Posted By luvorchids
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,427
Posted By luvorchids
Potting 2 orchids in the same pot? Good or bad idea?

My husband bought me some beautiful orchids from Costco for Mother's Day. There were 2 phal's in the same pot in their own plastic pots. What is the best option for these beauties? They are very...
Forum: Propagation 06-01-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 146,531
Posted By luvorchids
I would be highly interested in seeing your photo...

I would be highly interested in seeing your photo tutorial. I am a newbie to this sight and trying my hand at stem propagation. I've ordered a few seeds before doing any research on germinating them....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
Thanks, I removed all the dyeing roots, the top...

Thanks, I removed all the dyeing roots, the top dead leaf & trimmed the other shriveling leaf. Put it in some moist sphagnum moss, inserted a skewer and covered it with a ziplock bag for humidity....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
Thank you, I read up on the skewer method & I...

Thank you, I read up on the skewer method & I have a pack of skewers :) I will put them to use.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
I usually only water every 10-15 days. The soil...

I usually only water every 10-15 days. The soil gets dry between watering. I decided to pull it out & see what the roots look like. Some are bright green but have some white dots along them. (Never...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
Thank you! Yes it's the lil one between the two...

Thank you! Yes it's the lil one between the two roots. I did just water it and our AC went out a couple weeks ago so it might not like the inconsistent temperatures.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
100145 I think this shows it better.

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I think this shows it better.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
I'll try to get a better picture.

I'll try to get a better picture.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,571
Posted By luvorchids
100140100141100142 Not sure if these are any...

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Not sure if these are any better.
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