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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,815
Posted By cjm3fl
Duration is another consideration. I grow...

Duration is another consideration.
I grow outside but my Phal's begin setting blooms during the part of the year with the fewest hours of daylight (Jan and Feb).

Some commercial growers "trick"...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,461
Posted By cjm3fl
I have 43 different kinds/colors in 49 different...

I have 43 different kinds/colors in 49 different pots/baskets/plants.
I'm pretty close to that "year round" thing :biggrin:


43 and 49 -- weird numbers. I know.
Guess I'm going to have to fix...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,461
Posted By cjm3fl
The Saddest Part Of Growing Orchids...

To me, the saddest part of growing orchids is when the blooming season comes to an end :(


Oh WAIT!!
New growth....never mind :biggrin:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-02-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 795
Posted By cjm3fl
The wrinkling on the old bulb means it will...

The wrinkling on the old bulb means it will become the "storage tank" of water and food for new/future growth. Normal on my Max's.
The yellowing could mean high-end/slightly too much light. If it...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-02-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By cjm3fl
I have those on my Brassi that I keep outside. ...

I have those on my Brassi that I keep outside.
Very minor sun spots/burns.

Like estación seca said, unavoidable..as most Brassi like good light.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-02-2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,607
Posted By cjm3fl
I've never, personally, seen that with my Phals...

I've never, personally, seen that with my Phals but I'm going to say it's an insect issue, still.

Systemic pesticide take time to get up into the plant and begin working. Sometimes weeks before we...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,756
Posted By cjm3fl
No. It's been a long standing "rule" that...

No.

It's been a long standing "rule" that the amount listed on the packages is more then needed when feeding any plant.
Also the number of times per month to feed is more then is needed for "most...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-29-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,143
Posted By cjm3fl
That's the kind of healthy root system I hope for...

That's the kind of healthy root system I hope for in my Phal's.

estación seca makes a good point about the slight wrinkle visible in the leaves.
Maybe a small increase in watering for a week,...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-29-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,040
Posted By cjm3fl
Enjoy your Phal. They are a personal favorite...

Enjoy your Phal.
They are a personal favorite of mine.

Check around the site and see how others are caring for their Phals and how they have re-potted them.
Knowing ahead of time the best...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-27-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,040
Posted By cjm3fl
From what I can see in your pictures and my...

From what I can see in your pictures and my personal experience with Phal's--I think those are just "rub marks" where the roots grew along the side of the pot.

I see this with some of my roots...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 05-26-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,592
Posted By cjm3fl
Project is not dead! But it's not finished yet....

Project is not dead!
But it's not finished yet.
And for some reason...it's getting bigger :_(
;)


Lot's of photo's being taken and a new set of shelves purchased.
And been placing...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-26-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,246
Posted By cjm3fl
Maybe where you are, my friend, but it's a huge...

Maybe where you are, my friend, but it's a huge concern here in central, and southern Florida.
I've seen pasty-white tourist burn to a crisp in 20 minutes. And burn marks on thin leafed plants and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-25-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,417
Posted By cjm3fl
Mine are growing horizontally, due to them being...

Mine are growing horizontally, due to them being mounted in the tree.
The "top" sheath dried and was completely thin (empty) to the touch/pressing my fingers together--lightly.

When the 3rd plant...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-25-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By cjm3fl
I just re-potted, divided one of my Phal's and...

I just re-potted, divided one of my Phal's and ended up with 5 separate plants from the original one plant.

Mine were all attached to each other going back to the original Phal. Separating the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-25-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,417
Posted By cjm3fl
I've had an issue with a flower "stalk" stop...

I've had an issue with a flower "stalk" stop developing on my NoID cattleya.

I live in central Florida, with higher humidity, and mine is mounted in a large potted Ficus tree, getting filtered...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-25-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,246
Posted By cjm3fl
Is there any possibility that the plant is...

Is there any possibility that the plant is receiving direct sunlight during any part of the day?

While I agree with estación seca that there is a fungal or disease issue, some of the yellowing...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 05-21-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,990
Posted By cjm3fl
The blooms just get better looking with every...

The blooms just get better looking with every picture.

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Sorry..that was me putting my elbows on the keyboards while I stare at your picture.
My bad.

:blushing:
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-21-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 954
Posted By cjm3fl
I can't make out too much detail from the...

I can't make out too much detail from the photo..small screen here.

Could be a powdery mildew.
Personally, I'd remove the plant(s) from their pot. Removing as much potting material as possible....
Forum: Propagation 05-20-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,232
Posted By cjm3fl
Thanks sweetjblue. Deep down I know this. ...

Thanks sweetjblue.

Deep down I know this.
But we're adjusting my pain meds and I find myself being unsure of things I know that I "know".


It's not happening any time soon. I want to wait and...
Forum: Propagation 05-20-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,232
Posted By cjm3fl
Catt In A Tree--Propagation/Division

I have 5 Cattleya growing in a large potted Ficus tree. This part will be the topic of another discussion.

Three have flowered but 2 haven't, yet. All were put in tree about same time--4 years, or...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-20-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,636
Posted By cjm3fl
That's what I did! And once I can physically...

That's what I did!

And once I can physically complete my re-potting you guys are going to sick and tired of my pics and posts!

;)
Forum: About this board 05-20-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,971
Posted By cjm3fl
Ya wanted to know what ads are really b*tches...

Ya wanted to know what ads are really b*tches (don't know if ir proper to spell that out completely) are those animated ads..the ones that have movement in them.

Talk about slowing down an already...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 05-19-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,946
Posted By cjm3fl
These guy seem to like bright light, somewhat...

These guy seem to like bright light, somewhat cooler temps and do not want to be dripping wet.


Here's a discussion on the Orchid Board that you might find helpful:...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 05-19-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,490
Posted By cjm3fl
Lovely orchid! And that looks a keiki you...

Lovely orchid!

And that looks a keiki you have growing.
New "stalks" or canes are known as basal keiki.
Basically the same thing...more future plants/blooms.
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 05-19-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,592
Posted By cjm3fl
Hmmm.... Drink more wine or eat more eggs. ...

Hmmm....

Drink more wine or eat more eggs.
That's a tuffy but I think I'd go with door #1.
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