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Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-06-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,820
Posted By Guido
No, I have never gotten any mold on any of the...

No, I have never gotten any mold on any of the jars. The orchids are on a stick and I did have problems when I started using this system. I had a white fungus that was very persistent but I learned...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 05-12-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,820
Posted By Guido
Hello EricMN, G-5761 is in a plastic jar. The...

Hello EricMN, G-5761 is in a plastic jar. The volume is close to a gallon. I keep the jar tightly closed to prevent evaporation. I keep about 1 inch of water. Now I keep a guppy in the jar to control...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-14-2016, 03:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,667
Posted By Guido
Specklinia grobyi small bloom

I bought this orchid from an international vendor. it took the plant a while to get used to indoor cultivation. Now, it has finally settle and graced my efforts with a bloom. The plant is tiny. The...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 03-26-2016, 10:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,820
Posted By Guido
Haraella retrocalla G-5761 update

On 03/18/16 I removed 3 seed pods and with the new bloom I pollinated it again. Now I have a new seed pod under development. You can see it right behind the flower. The keikis are doing great. 2 of...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 03-26-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,160
Posted By Guido
Haraella retrocalla G-5762 update

On 02/12/16 I posted this orchid after I had given it a haircut but later I felt it needed a shorter haircut and while I was doing it I was surprised to find another plant growing underneath the...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 03-26-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,736
Posted By Guido
Haraella retrocalla G-5761A (Keiki)

This is about 1 of 3 keiki from Haraella retrocalla G-5761. I remove the keiki from the mother plant on 3/20/16 to its own stick and inside a sealed container. Today (03/26/16) I inspected it and it...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-21-2016, 04:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,813
Posted By Guido
You need high humidity.

You need high humidity.
Forum: Propagation 02-17-2016, 11:37 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 237,513
Posted By Guido
Could you tell me if this procedure can be done...

Could you tell me if this procedure can be done on plantlets being transferred from a mother flask to another flask(replaiting). Should this be feasable please provide me with the protocol. Thank you...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-17-2016, 11:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,152
Posted By Guido
Your intention is to get "stronger roots" then...

Your intention is to get "stronger roots" then why not go directly to the hormone avenue?
The scientist have done all the research work for you.
I am not talking about the miracle potions being...
Forum: Propagation 02-16-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,478
Posted By Guido
Wow, a clone is a clone. Clone:a) A cell,...

Wow, a clone is a clone.

Clone:a) A cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the unit or individual from which it was derived.
b) A population of identical units, cells,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-16-2016, 02:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,883
Posted By Guido
Sir/Madame, you are a very vociferous and...

Sir/Madame, you are a very vociferous and pretentious person. You opened the door and now I am going to walk in and stomp all over your place.
Lets start with your claim of your great-great...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-15-2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,261
Posted By Guido
I think flower #2 & #4 are quite pretty. It seems...

I think flower #2 & #4 are quite pretty. It seems to me this species has quite a natural variation. Now, what I think is annoying is that a long time grower would use unproven parents for breeding...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-15-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,883
Posted By Guido
Thank you for your advise and concern. Yes, I am...

Thank you for your advise and concern. Yes, I am aware of its danger and cancer producing effects on human beings. I will be extremely careful. Thanks.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-15-2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,301
Posted By Guido
Colchicine is an enhancer that will convert a...

Colchicine is an enhancer that will convert a diploid to tetraploid. Tetraploid= 2 sets of DNA. A plant with 2 sets of DNA will be more robust, disease resistant, bigger flowers, better color. A...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-15-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,883
Posted By Guido
Need help with Colchicine protocol for 4N

I have a very basic knowledge about Colchicine and here are my questions. How do I dissolve the powdered Colchicine to be used with orchids? What dilution rate I need to achieve 4N? Can it be applied...
Forum: Propagation 02-15-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,672
Posted By Guido
"I have no scientific explanation for the 9...

"I have no scientific explanation for the 9 growths. But it did in fact do that. I likened it to there being some meristem tissue or similar that would cause it to happen and the presence of...
Forum: Propagation 02-15-2016, 07:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,672
Posted By Guido
In a scientific forum what you just stated would...

In a scientific forum what you just stated would be considered at most a HYPOTHESIS. What I can not understand is how did you get 9 growth from the base of a cattleya pseudobulb when it usually has 1...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-14-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,389
Posted By Guido
You can have one inside a clear plastic container...

You can have one inside a clear plastic container that is completely sealed.

---------- Post added at 03:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:37 PM ----------

Hello Margi, thank you for...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 02-13-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,625
Posted By Guido
Fungus is very opportunistic. Right amount of...

Fungus is very opportunistic. Right amount of temperature & humidity and off they go. It does not matter what kind of wood you are using. I guess that is mother nature at work. I took care of it as...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 02-13-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,625
Posted By Guido
Haraella retrocalla G-5761 Culture

This is my 2nd Haraella retrocalla (G-5761) in her tropical-condo. Pic #1 inside her tropical-condo in need of clean-up. Algae at the bottom.***Pic #2 outside for a photo session, full of moss.***Pic...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-13-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,270
Posted By Guido
I am surprised not one has mentioned to you the...

I am surprised not one has mentioned to you the obvious. a) the plant's leaves are showing signs of dehydration but the roots are great. SOLUTION: You need to raise the humidity by placing the plant...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-13-2016, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,389
Posted By Guido
Your specimen looks great. Could you post some...

Your specimen looks great. Could you post some pix of the flower? Would you consider sharing/selling pollen from it? Let me know. Thanks.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-12-2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,813
Posted By Guido
This is my experience with the 2 Haraella...

This is my experience with the 2 Haraella retrocalla I have. I bought them 2 on stick from Andy's. The thing is this grower has an automated misting system in his greenhouse. Walking into his place...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 02-12-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By Guido
Haraella retrocalla bloom

Hello everyone, my first post and I am looking forward to share info about orchids. This is G-5762 one of my 2 Haraella retrocalla. I got it from Andy's. I live in the San Diego area and she was not...
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