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Forum: Orchids in Bloom Today, 11:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 830
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
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Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! Today, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 51
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 Today, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 283
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 Yesterday, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 85
Posted By rbarata
Massive plants!:)

Massive plants!:)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-14-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 138
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: 283
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: 283
Posted By rbarata
So far so good!:) ...

So far so good!:)

https://i.postimg.cc/dZ05t6bN/20240414-192828.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dZ05t6bN)

https://i.postimg.cc/pyVGZVmQ/20240414-192846.jpg (https://postimg.cc/pyVGZVmQ)
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-11-2024, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 208
Posted By rbarata
Brock, see this page...

Brock, see this page (https://staugorchidsociety.org/culturepests-diseases.htm).
The symptoms seems to be consistent with Acidovorax.
I would sugest to do nothing right now. Let's see if someone...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-11-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 208
Posted By rbarata
Not sure if it isn't anthocyanin...photos are...

Not sure if it isn't anthocyanin...photos are somewhat dark...
Check if the spots are located in the same spots where the strongest light hits.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 164
Posted By rbarata
Some Dendrobiums shed their leaves during the...

Some Dendrobiums shed their leaves during the winter. When flowers start to fade, usually that's when new growths appear.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 164
Posted By rbarata
If you get caught by the orchid bug, soon your...

If you get caught by the orchid bug, soon your house will be a plant house.:biggrin:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 164
Posted By rbarata
It all depends on your location in the world and...

It all depends on your location in the world and the orchids you want to grow.
I see you have Phals...west windows generally are not recommended during summer time because from noon onwards direct...
Forum: Scientific Matters 04-04-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 258
Posted By rbarata
As a side note, the only benefit I see for...

As a side note, the only benefit I see for watering by wetting the leaves is, in dry environments, the resulting humidity increase might stimulate stomata to open (due to the dry environment they'll...
Forum: Scientific Matters 04-04-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 258
Posted By rbarata
Some reading sugestions :) For calcium...

Some reading sugestions :)

For calcium deficiency, read this one (https://staugorchidsociety.org/PDF/CalciumDeficiencyInCattleyasbySueBottom.pdf).

For CAM process, this one...
Forum: Scientific Matters 04-03-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 258
Posted By rbarata
Welcome Marzenna Considering only...

Welcome Marzenna

Considering only Phalaenopsis... I hardly water them from above, altough I have some specimens that due to their size and growing habit must be watered like that (otherwise they...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-02-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 215
Posted By rbarata
Welcome zz!:)

Welcome zz!:)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-01-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By rbarata
What do you mean by being overwatered? You can...

What do you mean by being overwatered?
You can unpot Phals anytime, the disturbance is minimum. Note that, in this matter, Phals are one exception in the orchid world. You can even unpot it when in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-01-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By rbarata
Welcome Hazza!:) Your photos are too dark,...

Welcome Hazza!:)

Your photos are too dark, hard to see properly.

It has all the symptoms of dehydration, that can be caused by two things:

1 - Lack of water

2 - Damaged root system
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-31-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 216
Posted By rbarata
Is it large bark or smaler? Pics would help.

Is it large bark or smaler?
Pics would help.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-30-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 165
Posted By rbarata
wongsta, have you noticed there's a 2nd page left...

wongsta, have you noticed there's a 2nd page left blank?;)

Now, joking aside, if you haven't purchased those plants yet (which I think you already did :)), the first thing to do is to know your...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-28-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 209
Posted By rbarata
Welcome wongsta!:) Only 6? You haven't...

Welcome wongsta!:)



Only 6? You haven't gone all in yet...:biggrin:
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-28-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 297
Posted By rbarata
If you are talking about that circular mark, from...

If you are talking about that circular mark, from the photos it seems that something "bit" the leave. From the photos it doesn't seems to be a concerning issue.
Monitor it to see if the spot...
Forum: Hybrids 03-27-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 344
Posted By rbarata
First of all, welcome to the board, Supernic!:) ...

First of all, welcome to the board, Supernic!:)

If you mean those two bottom leaves in the 2nd photo, those are old leaves and it's perfectly normal as they are not meant to live forever.;)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-27-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 812
Posted By rbarata
Do you know the “10 000-hour rule”? The key...

Do you know the “10 000-hour rule”?

The key to achieving true expertise in any skill is simply a matter of practicing in the correct way, for at least 10 000 hours.

I think we can extrapolate...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-26-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 297
Posted By rbarata
Can you post a pic of the whole plant?

Can you post a pic of the whole plant?
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