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Forum: Beginner Discussion Today, 10:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 521
Posted By estación seca
Most are cloud forest species accustomed to being...

Most are cloud forest species accustomed to being wet. Just put one outside in well-draining media and don't worry. Water it once a week.
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 11:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 521
Posted By estación seca
They'll grow happily outside on your veranda....

They'll grow happily outside on your veranda. They're landscape plants in southern California. It's almost impossible to give them enough light indoors.
Forum: Pests & Diseases Yesterday, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 87
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board. Overall it looks...

Welcome to the Orchid Board. Overall it looks good. I wouldn't worry about those spots.
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 08:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 521
Posted By estación seca
Echeverias should grow easily for you. Any idea...

Echeverias should grow easily for you. Any idea what happened? I lived in a similar climate for many years.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-09-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By estación seca
I would take them to the shower or outside and...

I would take them to the shower or outside and douse all surfaces with 70% alcohol or insecticidal soap.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-09-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 155
Posted By estación seca
Beautiful assortment of colors!

Beautiful assortment of colors!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-09-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By estación seca
Alan Koch of Gold Country Orchids said his...

Alan Koch of Gold Country Orchids said his walkerianas bloomed Spring and Fall in Los Angeles (34 degrees North) but only in spring in Sacramento (38.5 degrees North.)
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-09-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By estación seca
It could also be old spider mite damage. Nobile...

It could also be old spider mite damage. Nobile Dens. are highly susceptible. I would use insecticidal soap or 70% alcohol spray on all surfaces and the pot. I spray all surfaces of my plants every...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 05-09-2024, 12:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 123
Posted By estación seca
It worked on my desktop but not on my phone.

It worked on my desktop but not on my phone.
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 05-08-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 227
Posted By estación seca
My three guesses would be movement of the plant...

My three guesses would be movement of the plant scraping the new root tips against the medium; snails or thrips eating root tips; or low humidity.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-08-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 140
Posted By estación seca
I am a fan of Kelpak. I use it according to the...

I am a fan of Kelpak. I use it according to the directions on all new arrivals, then about monthly during the growing season.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2024, 01:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 521
Posted By estación seca
I suggest doing a lot of reading about types of...

I suggest doing a lot of reading about types of orchids you consider. The Search feature in the top menu helps a lot. Note there are forums for different orchid groups, accessible via Forums in the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2024, 01:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 155
Posted By estación seca
Scale crawl. Eggs hatch under the mother's shell...

Scale crawl. Eggs hatch under the mother's shell and larvae crawl off to other places. They don't crawl as far nor as fast as do mealy bugs but they do get around. Mealy bugs often lay eggs in egg...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-08-2024, 01:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 120
Posted By estación seca
That looks like heat or light damage. It's a good...

That looks like heat or light damage. It's a good idea to put thermometers on plants under lights to see what the temperature is at the level of the leaves.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-08-2024, 01:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 140
Posted By estación seca
It's not necessary if you use your water. You do...

It's not necessary if you use your water. You do need to be careful about the concentration of dissolved solids if you add fertilizer to water already high in dissolved solids.
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 05-07-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 123
Posted By estación seca
The story won't open for me.

The story won't open for me.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-07-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Posted By estación seca
You can just pick up the slug and squish it...

You can just pick up the slug and squish it between your fingers. Also works with caterpillars on tomatoes, peppers and cabbage crops.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-07-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 136
Posted By estación seca
Ease of measurement. There are 16 US tablespoons...

Ease of measurement. There are 16 US tablespoons in 1 US cup ( 8 US ounces.) Whatever solution in the reservoir is diluted 1:16. So if you want your final fertilizer concentration at 1 tablespoon per...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-07-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 521
Posted By estación seca
Welcome! It will depend on how much sun, for how...

Welcome! It will depend on how much sun, for how long each day, and how much wind they get. Can you elaborate?
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-07-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 136
Posted By estación seca
There are siphons that attach to a hose bibb and...

There are siphons that attach to a hose bibb and suck concentrated solution from a bucket for dilution in the hose. Look up the Hozon fertilizer injector.
Forum: About this board 05-07-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By estación seca
Testing

Testing
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-07-2024, 12:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 126
Posted By estación seca
Those are scratches from brushing against hard...

Those are scratches from brushing against hard objects.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-07-2024, 12:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 155
Posted By estación seca
I agree you should get a refund. Be persistent. ...

I agree you should get a refund. Be persistent.

I have successfully treated this scale with a multi-hours complete immersion of the entire plant, pot and media in very slightly soapy water - just...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-06-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 115
Posted By estación seca
Most orchids don't take up fertilizer through the...

Most orchids don't take up fertilizer through the leaves. Some of the genera you mentioned have very thin leaves, but I don't know whether anybody has studied using foliar feeding on them.

Your...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-06-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 204
Posted By estación seca
I'm sorry. I do not understand. What is in the...

I'm sorry. I do not understand. What is in the plastic container next to the orchid?
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