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Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-11-2010, 12:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,935
Posted By Gwenchanter
Thanks all for the very good information!!

Thanks all for the very good information!!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-30-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,935
Posted By Gwenchanter
Is it legal for me to move my orchid collection across state lines?

Hi everyone,

I live in Florida and I'm moving to California and I would like to move my orchid collection with me. I'm thinking as long as it's legal I will pack them all up in boxes and ship them...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-15-2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,161
Posted By Gwenchanter
I have re-hydrated a few phals that were...

I have re-hydrated a few phals that were extreemly soft and limp with good results. Recently I rescued one from a friend that was so limp I really didn't think it would make it. The medium was good...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-01-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,875
Posted By Gwenchanter
Wow that sounds like a great way to buy orchids....

Wow that sounds like a great way to buy orchids. I wish the nurseries down here in Miami would call me when they get new plants!
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-28-2009, 11:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,875
Posted By Gwenchanter
Yeah there is a grower down here in south Florida...

Yeah there is a grower down here in south Florida called RF Orchids who is famous for developing hybrids which bloom many times a year. It's very likely that you have some of the plants from his line...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-28-2009, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,262
Posted By Gwenchanter
Yes, I do have very bad allergies and I...

Yes, I do have very bad allergies and I sympathize with you very much. I'm highly allergic to dust mites which need 50% or higher humidity to live. Back in Southern California it's much much drier...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-28-2009, 11:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,111
Posted By Gwenchanter
I have found that putting a sick plant in lower...

I have found that putting a sick plant in lower light is good for it and encourages it to concentrate on producing roots rather then leaves. Think of a plant's leaves as the solar collectors for the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-28-2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,670
Posted By Gwenchanter
I agree you should get her a gift which is...

I agree you should get her a gift which is something she really likes or is interested in. Perhaps you can say something like, now see how happy this makes you, orchids make me that kind of happy. ...
Forum: Hybrids 05-28-2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,043
Posted By Gwenchanter
Yeah it's been raining quite a bit lately....

Yeah it's been raining quite a bit lately. Actually there was quite a bad storm for a few hours yesterday and the wind picked up and 4 of my orchids got knocked over, one of which had a developing...
Forum: Hybrids 05-28-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,821
Posted By Gwenchanter
I use the home depot orchid mix and my phals seem...

I use the home depot orchid mix and my phals seem to like it very much right out of the bag. I do mix it with other things sometimes depending on the plant but I have also used it straight with good...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-26-2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,262
Posted By Gwenchanter
That's funny because I'm in Florida but I wish I...

That's funny because I'm in Florida but I wish I were in California where I grew up :_(. Being able to grow orchids is pretty much the only consolation for living here.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-26-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,670
Posted By Gwenchanter
First I designed the 5 part bench set using a 3D...

First I designed the 5 part bench set using a 3D modeling program and did a 3D to-scale mock up of my front porch with the finished bench set in place.

I wanted it to fit exactly onto my porch,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-26-2009, 04:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,670
Posted By Gwenchanter
As a woman I would say that sounds like a green...

As a woman I would say that sounds like a green light statement because she has resigned herself to it.

If it were me and it was going to be a red light statement I would say something along the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-26-2009, 03:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,262
Posted By Gwenchanter
I grow my orchids outdoors all year round but...

I grow my orchids outdoors all year round but bring them in on nights that it gets too cold. I think they would benefit from being outside during the day but should be brought in at night.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-26-2009, 03:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,111
Posted By Gwenchanter
I don't know too much about diseases and I could...

I don't know too much about diseases and I could be totally wrong but it does look a bit like the mesophillial collapse my phals got when it got too cold out. I can imagine the same thing might...
Forum: Hybrids 05-26-2009, 03:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,389
Posted By Gwenchanter
To me it looks like you need to put this plant in...

To me it looks like you need to put this plant in a bigger pot! The roots are packed very tight in there and perhaps need a bit more space. I don't think this is what is making your leaves turn...
Forum: Hybrids 05-26-2009, 03:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,627
Posted By Gwenchanter
Very beautiful plant! Did it have only 11 flowers...

Very beautiful plant! Did it have only 11 flowers on it when it was awarded? If so that is encouraging because some judges think phals need to have like 15 or so before they will even look at it, and...
Forum: Hybrids 05-26-2009, 03:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,025
Posted By Gwenchanter
I have repotted plants which were in full bloom...

I have repotted plants which were in full bloom and did not lose any flowers. If you did a good job and didn't disturb the roots too much you may not loose the flowers either.

One time I did have...
Forum: Hybrids 05-26-2009, 03:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,148
Posted By Gwenchanter
Me too! I get stressed out easily and I find that...

Me too! I get stressed out easily and I find that visiting my orchids relaxes me =)
Forum: Hybrids 05-24-2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,148
Posted By Gwenchanter
Yeah it doesn't have to be too strong of a fan,...

Yeah it doesn't have to be too strong of a fan, whatever feels comfortable for you. Air movement or exposure can thwart a lot of fungus and rot.

Actually it used to be believed that talking to...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-24-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,216
Posted By Gwenchanter
I shall continue to wait and cross my fingers...

I shall continue to wait and cross my fingers then. At least the plants do seem to be thriving and producing plenty of new roots. Perhaps they have just been too busy spending their energy making new...
Forum: Hybrids 05-23-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,148
Posted By Gwenchanter
It looks like your plant is getting the care it...

It looks like your plant is getting the care it needs and looking a lot better.

As far as the spikes go... I would not put cinnamon on them. Cinnamon is good for leaves and such but I'm afraid...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-23-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,216
Posted By Gwenchanter
I probably shouldn't have posted that picture...

I probably shouldn't have posted that picture because it's about 6 months old but I had it available and it does show the average color of my plants. When I bought that plant it was in bloom so yes...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-23-2009, 06:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,216
Posted By Gwenchanter
see next post

see next post
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-22-2009, 01:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,216
Posted By Gwenchanter
Maybe I've been overwatering. I will try...

Maybe I've been overwatering. I will try withholding water but it's hard to make myself stop. Here's a pic of a few of my cats in their growing environment. I would say they are a medium green not a...
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