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Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-22-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,774
Posted By daddydoall
TheR digbyana failed SH for me. I tried again...

TheR digbyana failed SH for me. I tried again media-free in a well perforated pot with some LECA at bottom, roots would grow then rot. Temperature and humidity were close to ideal. Took the plant...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-05-2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,482
Posted By daddydoall
AOS publishing that article was irresponsible!...

AOS publishing that article was irresponsible! Thanks for the accurate information!
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 08-05-2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,172
Posted By daddydoall
The polyester fiber is hydrophobic and seems to...

The polyester fiber is hydrophobic and seems to repel roots and organic growth (hence its utility in outdoor cushions) when I tried it.
Rock wool is hydrophilic quickly takes on algae growth and...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 08-05-2017, 02:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,172
Posted By daddydoall
SH in LECA versus Inorganic Conventional Culture

I have been growing orchids indoors and out now for 3 years and have been experimenting with several methods including SH. Half my collection of 150+ plants is in SH.
SH culture has many advantages...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-05-2017, 01:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By daddydoall
Well I thinned (twisted off) all the older prior...

Well I thinned (twisted off) all the older prior bloomed parts of a large oncidium hybrid (type that blooms on new growth) after then new growths were looking vibrant to make room. The new growth all...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-05-2017, 01:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,482
Posted By daddydoall
CO2 Carbon Dioxide supplementation

Wonder if anyone with knowledge, expertise, or experience have thoughts / experience with CO2 supplementation. Recent article in latest AOS magazine suggests benefit in sealed greenhouse in Winter....
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-19-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,763
Posted By daddydoall
Orchids are very adaptable if the environment and...

Orchids are very adaptable if the environment and culture is consistent. Frequent watering and evaporation from the media does raise the local humidity as well. I am successfully growing Cattleya,...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 09-12-2016, 11:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Posted By daddydoall
Actually plant is super healthy, lots of roots...

Actually plant is super healthy, lots of roots and new growths. I think the buds are trapped by lava rock, even though it is in a net pot. probably going to have to repot it to a more open mesh or...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-12-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By daddydoall
I have many Cats thriving in full sun (N Ca bay...

I have many Cats thriving in full sun (N Ca bay area). They need to adjust to there new environment. Which means protect them now and move into the sunny location in spring as soon as night...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 09-12-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Posted By daddydoall
To Chunky Media for Stanhopea?

Being a habitual over-waterer, I planted my Stan in a mesh basket filled with lava and coarse bark. It seems mature and healthy but has not bloomed. Could the media be too hard and obstructive for...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-06-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,555
Posted By daddydoall
Yes and the opposite is true too. LECA and...

Yes and the opposite is true too.
LECA and Clay pots = very cool roots which may cease growing!.
The smaller the pot, the bigger the effect (surface area:volume ratio).
LECA in Mesh pots has...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 08-23-2016, 12:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,819
Posted By daddydoall
The newer growth is very healthy, those aerial...

The newer growth is very healthy, those aerial roots will rot if potted into the SH directly. Plant misbehavior can be very frustrating.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 08-17-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,902
Posted By daddydoall
I use base heat regularly with SH and non-SH in...

I use base heat regularly with SH and non-SH in the winter. Some of my bench tops are concrete with embedded heating coils. I use a thermostat set at 55-60 F mounted a foot above the bench, but on...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-17-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,621
Posted By daddydoall
Den speciosum which sat rootless for 6 mo, rooted...

Den speciosum which sat rootless for 6 mo, rooted in 2 weeks with above technique! When I saw willow roots I pulled it out and voila new roots on bulb! Can't prove it, but I think it is the willow as...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-08-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,185
Posted By daddydoall
Found this on the web. Anyone tried this on...

Found this on the web.
Anyone tried this on Orchids?
KontosŪ
Greenhouse and Nursery Insecticide/Miticide
Kontos is a systemic insecticide from the tetramic acid class of chemistry (MOA Group 23)....
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-03-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,185
Posted By daddydoall
I found this on the Web. Thankfully no mites...

I found this on the Web.
Thankfully no mites in my GH.
I like systemics for Orchids, any one tried Kontos?
It is available on Amazon and is expensive.
"
Contact miticides include acequinocyl...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 07-30-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,737
Posted By daddydoall
Definitely new bulbs forming. Potted up, I...

Definitely new bulbs forming.
Potted up, I suspect will take longer to reach a mature size since there are so many (9).
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-27-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,621
Posted By daddydoall
Thanks, I moved the stubborn specimen to a small...

Thanks, I moved the stubborn specimen to a small orchid pot with the base buried in LECA, I put willow branches coiled up in the bottom of a deli container and placed the orchid pot on top then...
Forum: Propagation 07-25-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,653
Posted By daddydoall
In general does the plant phenotype favors the...

In general does the plant phenotype favors the pod parent where as flower phenotype is the same?
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 07-25-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,737
Posted By daddydoall
Lycaste fortuitous error?

I must have mistreated my Lycaste, vigorous new growth suddenly rotted. Too much water on leaves and not enough light I suspect. Now it is sporting multiple new growths (10!), so my mistake is going...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-25-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,621
Posted By daddydoall
KonaLady, I could not find your old post...

KonaLady, I could not find your old post searching by name or date in this forum. Do you submerge them in rooting solution?

My problem is with Cat types.

Also Den Speciosum which I have...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-25-2016, 01:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,621
Posted By daddydoall
forcing roots on old canes or pseudobulbs

Any suggestions on sparking fresh roots on old relatively spent growths? I have gotten some very cheap divisions from SBOE but have had many refuse to produce new roots even off the single "new-good"...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-24-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,513
Posted By daddydoall
Masde like cool roots, otherwise I would avoid...

Masde like cool roots, otherwise I would avoid clay pot, clay media as evaporative cooling is really excessive.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-11-2016, 02:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,731
Posted By daddydoall
12 head fogger is in 120cfm fan is strong enough...

12 head fogger is in 120cfm fan is strong enough to blow the fog up 6ft or so which is important as the fog is heavy and settles to floor quickly. With Swamp cooler bringing in fresh and cool air, I...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-05-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,289
Posted By daddydoall
Look at a 12 head ultrasonic fogger from house of...

Look at a 12 head ultrasonic fogger from house of hydro. I put one in a 10 gallon bucket with a muffin fan mounted on the lid and an autofill valve. It is very quiet and puts out 3.5L / hour. The...
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