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Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-10-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,536
Posted By theloyalplum
Same! Mine made it through some dry 58F nights...

Same! Mine made it through some dry 58F nights this winter and still grew strong. :( Just recently though... I'm on weekly treatments of physan right now, but will probably go systemic. Thanks for...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-10-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,536
Posted By theloyalplum
Night temps are regularly around 68F. I never...

Night temps are regularly around 68F. I never water at night - I also thought it was a stagnant water issue, but it continues to spread. The only phals that are affected thus far are my...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-10-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,536
Posted By theloyalplum
Save my phal: Clear soft spots on new leaves?

Hi Everyone! Tis be a day or sadness.

I need help IDing and finding a solution a problem that's been bugging me for a few weeks now. My phal bellina's new leaves are showing clear, watery spots...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-28-2017, 01:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,190
Posted By theloyalplum
This is so me right now! I started about 2 years...

This is so me right now! I started about 2 years ago in my own apartment windowsill. It started with a few Catts and Dens and anything else I could find for a decent price. After I killed a few MANY,...
Forum: Windowsill Growing 04-06-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,142
Posted By theloyalplum
I had the same issue, so I went very vertical...

I had the same issue, so I went very vertical with two levels of shelves. But once you run out of that space, you fill in the gaps with mounted/hanging plants. Don't worry. Everyone goes through this...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-01-2017, 02:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,866
Posted By theloyalplum
Not sure if it has been mentioned yet, but The...

Not sure if it has been mentioned yet, but The Tiny Jungle in Daly City is relatively new and I've heard many good things! :)
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-27-2017, 01:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,465
Posted By theloyalplum
I second Vandaceous 'chids. If you get some of...

I second Vandaceous 'chids. If you get some of the more vigorous hybrids you will have monster hanging roots. I recommend compact Renantheras too if you have the heat.
Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-15-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,541
Posted By theloyalplum
PM'd! I live in the East Bay! :)

PM'd! I live in the East Bay! :)
Forum: Identification Forum 07-26-2016, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,386
Posted By theloyalplum
Dendrobium Rainbow Dance? Maybe? Hard to say. :/...

Dendrobium Rainbow Dance? Maybe? Hard to say. :/ Would love to have one though! :biggrin:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-24-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,122
Posted By theloyalplum
Mounted orchids for me have been foolproof....

Mounted orchids for me have been foolproof. Water/soak them for 10-15 minutes every day and you're golden. No guess work on if it's too soon to water = no worries of root rot. As long as they...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-16-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,092
Posted By theloyalplum
Maybe! Hard to say without being there. At my...

Maybe! Hard to say without being there. At my parents' house in Norcal we have a wooden shadehouse covered with some plastic to keep pine needles off - the posts anchored by cinder block. I don't...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-15-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,092
Posted By theloyalplum
You went! :) Their back greenhouses are...

You went! :)

Their back greenhouses are amazing to look at! ... and their breed stock too! Some of the best quality plants I can think of at such a great price... -goes to their website to see if...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 07-04-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,491
Posted By theloyalplum
I would keep it mounted. The few mounted orchids...

I would keep it mounted. The few mounted orchids I have do better than my potted ones. :/ But mounts are expensive, so I just put up with it!

Water it everyday and you'll be golden. There's...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 07-02-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By theloyalplum
Welcome! Well you're doing something right...

Welcome!

Well you're doing something right with root and leaf growth!

You may want to consider changing your fertilizing regiment to ''weakly weekly''. I've found success in that. Also check to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-10-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,983
Posted By theloyalplum
I have a R. monachica, the internet says part...

I have a R. monachica, the internet says part shade, but I give it as much sun and heat as I can get and it's happy. :) Temps run 60min all year round except for a few nights in the deep winter!

...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-09-2016, 10:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,983
Posted By theloyalplum
Pft... we need to do all we can to preserve...

Pft... we need to do all we can to preserve biodiversity in the face of deforestation around the globe! ... with that in mind, I'll be purchasing one or two orchids every month to every other month...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-09-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,983
Posted By theloyalplum
They're here! :) My order arrived today and...

They're here! :)

My order arrived today and I'm excited to test my abilities with warm-hot growing, humidity loving orchids!

They will be acclimating on my heating mat next to the humidifier...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-30-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By theloyalplum
Mine has that when the minerals from the water...

Mine has that when the minerals from the water build up. Try not to let the water stand for more than a day, otherwise you'll have dangerous mold and mildew take hold. I wash my trays once every...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-30-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,983
Posted By theloyalplum
Update: I purchased the one I forgot. ...

Update:

I purchased the one I forgot.

Whoops.

It's an Angraecum eichlerianum.

Pray for me... and my wallet. :rofl:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-30-2016, 01:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,983
Posted By theloyalplum
Geeze. You're right! I haven't had me a proper...

Geeze. You're right! I haven't had me a proper house-warming party/gift yet! Darn! TO THE LIST!... we all have a list... :biggrin:



I like to think that, in collecting species, if anything...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-29-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,983
Posted By theloyalplum
Thanks guys for the ... encouragement! :D You're...

Thanks guys for the ... encouragement! :D You're the best! New home = new plants. It's basic maths!



I'm moving... 1 floor down and across the hall... haha. Going from a 2 bedroom to a studio,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-29-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,983
Posted By theloyalplum
I must confess...

... I have purchased from ebay after a good 3 months of resisting the urge. :_( 4 plants will be arriving shortly and I'm moving in a few days. What have I done?

As the great OBers you are, please...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-26-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,185
Posted By theloyalplum
YESSS. You can find pasteles here but not pastele...

YESSS. You can find pasteles here but not pastele stew! I need to learn how to make it... I might be going over sooner than expected for family things, but yay!

The two main guys are Kawamoto in...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-25-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,185
Posted By theloyalplum
Aloha! and welcome. You can count on us to keep...

Aloha! and welcome. You can count on us to keep your orchid purchases in control and in check!

With that in mind, there's quite a few really great growers near you... Just saying...

Eat some...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-13-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,193
Posted By theloyalplum
D. Fire Wings is 3/4 Latouria so I would grow it...

D. Fire Wings is 3/4 Latouria so I would grow it like other latourias. Hot and bright light. Lots of water, but also lots of air flow around the roots. They also like to be shoved in small pots....
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