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Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 07-17-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
Cntry- Glad I could bring you a chuckle! ...

Cntry-

Glad I could bring you a chuckle! Laughter, I have found, is the best response to almost anything...except "the look"! When that happens, the best response is "action"!

The vacuum...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 07-16-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
Cntry- Thank you very much! My wife is...

Cntry- Thank you very much!

My wife is pretty tolerant of my projects. Mostly because they turn out half way decent. If they don't, they get disassembled or reconfigured quickly. I've also...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 07-14-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you, Sydney!...definitely what I was going...

Thank you, Sydney!...definitely what I was going for.
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 07-13-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you, Hiester! DeaC- They really are...

Thank you, Hiester!

DeaC- They really are an amazing set of books. The amount of work that went into them is apparent!
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 07-12-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
Hi again, everyone. I thought I would post...

Hi again, everyone.

I thought I would post some update pics. I added a Repti-fogger (humidifier) to the display. I let it run for about an hour in the morning, and an hour in the evening. This...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-27-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 20,337
Posted By Plantastic
Very cool! How long have these orchids been...

Very cool!

How long have these orchids been in your care? Are they new, and spiking that quickly, or responding to prolonged pampering?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-27-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,129
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you for all the help! I don't have an...

Thank you for all the help!

I don't have an accurate way to measure the RH...yet. I am guessing that it is in the 30% - 35%. However, that is with an instrument that I don't fully trust.

I am...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-26-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,129
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you Ray. That is my inclination....

Thank you Ray.

That is my inclination. However, I'm finding that orchids are very particular!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-26-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,129
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you RandomGemini for responding. I...

Thank you RandomGemini for responding.

I knew when I finished my post, that would be the first question! I have proven, indeed, there are stupid questions!

My apologies for my laziness!
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-26-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,129
Posted By Plantastic
Question on watering

I've recently started with miniature orchids, mounted on various pieces of wood.

The cultivation tips indicate 3 - 5 waterings per week, and to let them dry out between waterings. I picked a...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-25-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
Thumbs up Thank you Tommy Miami! I am a big fan of all...

Thank you Tommy Miami!

I am a big fan of all of your very creative cylinders and orbs. I must resist following suit, as I have enough to take care of as it is...but, I love them!

sthh- HAHA! ...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-24-2014, 08:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you RosieC! Just received my two...

Thank you RosieC!

Just received my two volume set Compendium of Miniature Orchids. HOLY ****! These are some serious books!...almost overwhelming!:)
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-24-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 20,337
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you for the explantion Ordphien.

Thank you for the explantion Ordphien.
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-23-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you Paul Mc and CambriaWhat! The light...

Thank you Paul Mc and CambriaWhat!

The light I am using is producing almost 10,000 lumens. The specs are 104 lumens/watt. I have two of the light bars at 65 watts a piece.
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-22-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
So, here are the first two blooms. This...

So, here are the first two blooms.

This first one is TINY, maybe 1/32 of an inch.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/plantastic1/orchidsmacro024_zps57cb1f1c.jpg...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-22-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 20,337
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you for measuring that! So, it was...

Thank you for measuring that!

So, it was already wired for a bulb? Did you have to do anything to it to get the light as you have it?
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-22-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
Wow...Thank you everyone! MrsSky- Thank...

Wow...Thank you everyone!

MrsSky- Thank you! I definitely plan on posting more pics...photography is another hobby/obsession/indulgence of mine. haha!

Paul Mc- Thank you! I also am hoping...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-21-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you orchideya and AL Toronto. I...

Thank you orchideya and AL Toronto.

I currently have 11. Being a newbie, I am unsure to how big they will get, or how prolific they may be. I have ordered the two volume set of Compendium of...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-20-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 20,337
Posted By Plantastic
That is super cool! Where did you find that...

That is super cool! Where did you find that lantern? How big is it?
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-20-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,704
Posted By Plantastic
Orchid wall

Hi all!

I recently put together a display for my new mini orchids. I'm really loving it!

The background is tree bark cork panels, with preserved sheet moss to add a "natural patina" to it. ...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-18-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,051
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you bethmarie. I guess I'll keep trying,...

Thank you bethmarie. I guess I'll keep trying, till it works.

Compendium books are ordered! Lots of reading in my near future!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-17-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,051
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you RosieC, White Rabbit, and nikkik! ...

Thank you RosieC, White Rabbit, and nikkik!

A "compendium" "volumes 1 & 2"... Sounds juicy, thank you for that...I will definitely check it out.

Incidentally, I tried to make a post in the...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-17-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,051
Posted By Plantastic
Hi Patricia 420- Unfortunately, I cannot...

Hi Patricia 420-

Unfortunately, I cannot give much advice...I am very new to this stuff.

However, from my limitied amount of reading, I have surmised that planting medium is often very specific...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 06-17-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,051
Posted By Plantastic
Thank you for the warm welcome, Katrina! As well...

Thank you for the warm welcome, Katrina! As well as the recommendation for the book. I will look it up.

As far as "what matters; species/hybrids"...I'm not sure...I'm new. Haha...!

Is it...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-17-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,168
Posted By Plantastic
Very cool!...Such an elaborate flower for being...

Very cool!...Such an elaborate flower for being so tiny. I was glad you posted the shot for scale, because the shots of the flowers themselves wouldn't let you get a context for the size.
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