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Forum: Cattleya Alliance Yesterday, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 97
Posted By rbarata
Their habitat, comparing with tenebrosa's is...

Their habitat, comparing with tenebrosa's is further up north so min temps are higher.
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 99
Posted By rbarata
I see you are growing under lights but there are...

I see you are growing under lights but there are a few things to consider. Light source location, it it's not right above it, the orchid will lean towards it.

Although I don't know nothing about...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance Yesterday, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 97
Posted By rbarata
It's similar to tenebrosa. Even the growing...

It's similar to tenebrosa. Even the growing conditions are almost the same.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! Yesterday, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 54
Posted By rbarata
Welcome cherrypuff!:)

Welcome cherrypuff!:)
Forum: Orchid Lounge 05-06-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By rbarata
That was just another orchid addicted meeting...

That was just another orchid addicted meeting place.:rofl:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-06-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 205
Posted By rbarata
I was asking the same question. Take a macro...

I was asking the same question.
Take a macro photo.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-06-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 122
Posted By rbarata
There are several factors to consider when RH is...

There are several factors to consider when RH is calculated (temp, absolute humidity, pressure, etc).

To make things the more practical and easy, the key is to have the highest temp differencial...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-02-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 309
Posted By rbarata
It depends on your conditions but I'm not a fan...

It depends on your conditions but I'm not a fan of sphagnum with Phals.
Don't forget that new bark is hydrophobic so you must increase watering during the first months (which will not be a problem...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-02-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 309
Posted By rbarata
The plants seem OK. I have at least two that are...

The plants seem OK. I have at least two that are even worse than yours and they are doing great.
I think they can be in those pots at least one more year but if you repot now it won't be any...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-02-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 309
Posted By rbarata
Hello Lauchi As a norm, the next suitable pot...

Hello Lauchi
As a norm, the next suitable pot size would be the one that will allow plant growth for the next two years.
In this case, 15 cm might be ok but it would be useful if you post some pics...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-30-2024, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 215
Posted By rbarata
Welcome neighbour Laura!:)

Welcome neighbour Laura!:)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-26-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By rbarata
Remember it needs acclimatization before going...

Remember it needs acclimatization before going under those conditions.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-24-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By rbarata
Patience, Nicolas, patience!:)

Patience, Nicolas, patience!:)
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-21-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 221
Posted By rbarata
Welcome Cass!:)

Welcome Cass!:)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-19-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 506
Posted By rbarata
Perlite and sphagnum are water retentive. With...

Perlite and sphagnum are water retentive. With that propotion (50 %) it might be suffocating the roots (they need humid air around them).
I would keep the perlite and reduce the sphagnum to 20%. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-19-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 506
Posted By rbarata
My intuition tells me that you should take the...

My intuition tells me that you should take the sphagnum out.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-19-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 506
Posted By rbarata
What is the composition of the medium?

What is the composition of the medium?
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-18-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By rbarata
Looks like anthocyanin pigmentation. That's...

Looks like anthocyanin pigmentation.
That's what happens to your body when you get tanned.

Although they are seedling, I would use a coarser medium.
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 04-16-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By rbarata
Update on this one...this plant is a record...

Update on this one...this plant is a record breaking. I counted 16 new growths growing in every direction but I'm sure some were missed in between the roots and pbulbs mass.

Some photos
...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-16-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 293
Posted By rbarata
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I...

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

Welcome aboard, Alexander!:)
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-16-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 943
Posted By rbarata
I can give you some more specifics about how I...

I can give you some more specifics about how I have cultivated it during the last year, in spite of the probable differences in our conditions.

For a start, I changed from indoors to outdoor...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 04-15-2024, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By rbarata
Massive plants!:)

Massive plants!:)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-14-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 299
Posted By rbarata
Probably the flowers will be pink or something...

Probably the flowers will be pink or something around it.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-14-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 943
Posted By rbarata
One thing I changed in my culture and forgot to...

One thing I changed in my culture and forgot to mention: I've added rusty nails on top of the medium. I think OW says something about it as a "trick" from brazilian growers.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-14-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 943
Posted By rbarata
So far so good!:) ...

So far so good!:)

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