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Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-22-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By HiOrcDen
Thank you for this! Should I wait until blooming...

Thank you for this! Should I wait until blooming has completed, like all flowers formed, to bring an orchid in?

Or, I see that you stated it's fine if they're in bloom. But maybe should they be...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-22-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 498
Posted By HiOrcDen
Conditions for orchids growing well, or just remaining healthy, not to flower?

I have been growing my orchids for close to two years now. I have about 60-70 of them now, the great majority outside in shade houses.

So far only six or so have actually started flowering. Most...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-22-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By HiOrcDen
Bringing flowering outdoor orchids in

So I have a large number of orchids outside in shade houses. A few of them have finally started blooming.

I want to bring them inside, for the family to enjoy. I have a space in a western facing...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-22-2023, 04:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 536
Posted By HiOrcDen
OMG, that Cymbidium is truly mind boggling! ...

OMG, that Cymbidium is truly mind boggling! Amazing that such a specimen can be produced. I imagine it took at least several years, correct?

I do see how the pot is both broad and deep,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-21-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 536
Posted By HiOrcDen
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Thank you, the Support the Reserves was excellent reading! I will be looking to purchase the Kelpak...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-21-2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 536
Posted By HiOrcDen
Question Different means of propagation

So it is my understanding that an orchid can propagate indefinitely.

My impression is that the roots of any orchid will reach a certain maximum depth. However the plant can spread horizontally on...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-17-2023, 12:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 708
Posted By HiOrcDen
Casetetum leaves appearing shredded and discolored

So I am not sure of the proper name for this plant. I think it is a Casetetum, though it says Clo. Amazing Grace.

I will attach pics including the marker/tag (not sure what the little plastic...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-16-2023, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 364
Posted By HiOrcDen
A simple solution for wind and storms... thoughts?

So I have come up with what I believe to be a very simple, effective, and inexpensive means of protection for my outdoor orchids, from high winds and storms. I would like to know what you all think....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-16-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,117
Posted By HiOrcDen
Thanks for this... sometimes on Amazon, Ebay, etc...

Thanks for this... sometimes on Amazon, Ebay, etc you will find someone listing an absurdly overpriced ripoff... like by 5 to 10 times a realistic selling price. I guess they are trying to...
Forum: About this board 09-16-2023, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By HiOrcDen
Smile Thank you!!! I would not have found that...

Thank you!!!

I would not have found that option in a thousand years lolo
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-15-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,117
Posted By HiOrcDen
Thanks to all, once again! So, are the...

Thanks to all, once again!

So, are the Phalaenopsis Gigantea as prohibitively expensive as I have found?

On Ebay, I see them sold for $100 or more, for a seedling. Would this not be a few...
Forum: About this board 09-15-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By HiOrcDen
Private messages not going through?

I have been trying to answer a private message from another member. However it does not seem to register. There is nothing new in my 'sent messages'. Nor is there any response displayed in my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-30-2023, 06:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 654
Posted By HiOrcDen
Thank you very much for this. I should mention...

Thank you very much for this. I should mention that I only have 2 small shade structures, 5'x5'... would buckets and pumps still be too much trouble?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-30-2023, 03:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 654
Posted By HiOrcDen
A slew of questions about water and sprinklers!

So I want to plan to set up sprinklers, and possibly use specialized water.

So when you have a reverse osmosis system setup, is it installed in the plumbing, so that it comes out of the outdoor...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-30-2023, 03:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By HiOrcDen
Okay, thank you! So Ray told me about Kelpak, it...

Okay, thank you! So Ray told me about Kelpak, it sounded familiar, plus what other supplements might be considered essential. My eyes kinda glazed over because they sounded expensive lol

Now I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By HiOrcDen
Cool, I did not know that!

Cool, I did not know that!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By HiOrcDen
Sorry, yes Dendrobium... thank you! So as...

Sorry, yes Dendrobium... thank you!

So as far as Kelpak, should it definitely be the specific brand? Are there any other brands which are as good? I ask because I prefer Amazon for quick...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2023, 03:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By HiOrcDen
Roots of Spectabile

I am trying to get a lot of repotting done these few days.

With my spectacle, I am not sure if some of the roots are dead or not. There are black sheaths with space within, around the thread...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2023, 03:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,425
Posted By HiOrcDen
Oh I see. That makes sense, thank you. My issue...

Oh I see. That makes sense, thank you. My issue is... that lately I tend to go to sleep late and wake up in the afternoon. And its very hot these days, so I'm worried if the chips aren't soaked,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2023, 12:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By HiOrcDen
Thanks for this! While I was waiting for a...

Thanks for this! While I was waiting for a reply, I googled my question.

I read that this Orchid likes a bit of sphagnum mixed in with the bark chips. Would this be smart, considering the risk...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2023, 12:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,425
Posted By HiOrcDen
Well suppose someone were my kind of lazy! X3 ...

Well suppose someone were my kind of lazy! X3

I would rather soak in advance, than water heavily. Is there any reason this is a bad idea?

If it's okay, should I use plain water or some...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2023, 12:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By HiOrcDen
Oncidium Sherry Baby grown in soil?

So I am finally repotting this big Oncidium Sherry Baby, which has bloomed once and is bursting out of the pot.

The strange thing is, it seems like it was grown in soil! I thought it was in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-28-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,425
Posted By HiOrcDen
Preparing Orchiata Chips for Repotting

So it's my understanding that you want to soak the Orchiata chips before repotting into it, I guess half an hour for small chips.

My basic question is... is it a good idea to soak them in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-28-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,332
Posted By HiOrcDen
Thank you! So what correction did you make? I...

Thank you! So what correction did you make? I forget what I posted lol I think just Angraecum? Should I be more specific in the future?

Well this Orchid did just fine out, in a very harsh and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-28-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,332
Posted By HiOrcDen
I'm 'bumping' this... if that's okay?? :)

I'm 'bumping' this... if that's okay?? :)
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