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Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! Yesterday, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 54
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 Yesterday, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 159
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: 166
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: 623
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: 159
Posted By rbarata
Can you post a pic of the whole plant?

Can you post a pic of the whole plant?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-25-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 120
Posted By rbarata
I think it is the sheath drying out. If that's...

I think it is the sheath drying out. If that's so, nothing to worry about.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-25-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 122
Posted By rbarata
Laelia milleri - Finally something different's happening

After almost 6 years without a bloom it seems there's something growing inside a sheath. It was there before but today I noticed the sheath got fat and what's inside is growing bigger.
During all...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 623
Posted By rbarata
I could bet but I'm supporting your effort.;)

I could bet but I'm supporting your effort.;)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 135
Posted By rbarata
1. Not really important. Leave a small length of...

1. Not really important. Leave a small length of the spike on each side of the keiki. It will aid the stability.

2. Just put it in contact with water. Usually I use a spray bottle.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 135
Posted By rbarata
Definitely not ready yet! It might take some...

Definitely not ready yet!
It might take some months.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 623
Posted By rbarata
That stand is small for those that are about to...

That stand is small for those that are about to come.:rofl:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-19-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 623
Posted By rbarata
That's how they grow in the wild. The photo...

That's how they grow in the wild. The photo bellow sums it up.


https://i0.wp.com/www.aboutorchids.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Phalaenopsis_hybrid_1_800px.jpg
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-18-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 159
Posted By rbarata
It it felt like bumps could be scale or similar. ...

It it felt like bumps could be scale or similar.
So, we all agree, it's just Cymb leaves ugliness.
Get used to it.;)
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-18-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,415
Posted By rbarata
Note that this culture also applies to Laelia...

Note that this culture also applies to Laelia tenebrosa.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-18-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 159
Posted By rbarata
I agree with ES. Anyway, one more thing I will...

I agree with ES.
Anyway, one more thing I will ask you to check. The spots...do they feel like like a bump to the touch?
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-17-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 159
Posted By rbarata
Welcome Stellaris Those are, probably, old...

Welcome Stellaris

Those are, probably, old leaves.
Regarding the dots, they can be lots of things. Can you pot a zoomed pic of them?
In the future, remember that Cymbs are notorious for having...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 03-16-2024, 07:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 381
Posted By rbarata
As a side note, nomatter what you'll do, this...

As a side note, nomatter what you'll do, this seems to an unruly plant so you must find the best repot technique to minimize repotings in the future.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-16-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,193
Posted By rbarata
It might do very well in the UK.:)

It might do very well in the UK.:)
Forum: Potting & Repotting 03-15-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 381
Posted By rbarata
I would consider putting it in a basket.

I would consider putting it in a basket.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 03-15-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 381
Posted By rbarata
Can you post a photo of the whole plant?

Can you post a photo of the whole plant?
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-14-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,193
Posted By rbarata
I measure my dosages with one eye while the other...

I measure my dosages with one eye while the other one rests.:rofl:
Now seriously, I know the capacity of the containers that I use to make the solution so basically I work with proportions. I don't...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-14-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,193
Posted By rbarata
Yes, I think maybe I've been too kind...a lady...

Yes, I think maybe I've been too kind...a lady who I asked to take care for it while I was on holidays, last summer, calls it "The princess".:rofl:

I water it with distilled water 2 or 3 times in...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-14-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,193
Posted By rbarata
I keep mine indoors most of the time, in a...

I keep mine indoors most of the time, in a plastic container with wet sphagnum in an unheated closed balcony where min temps in winter can be as low as 8ºC (46 F).
When it's raining I put it...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-14-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,193
Posted By rbarata
Beautiful! Thanks for the photos.:) Some...

Beautiful! Thanks for the photos.:)
Some differences from my plant...it is much bigger and it seems to be vigorous. My plant, although it grew two new growths and the blooms doesn't seem to be so...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-14-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,193
Posted By rbarata
Do you have it only with bark? No moss or...

Do you have it only with bark? No moss or sphagnum?

Roberta, if you don't mind, can you post some pics of yours? Or a link where I can see the photos?

Thank you!:)
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