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Propagation
09-05-2022, 05:45 PM
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South African Terrestrials Via Cardboard Method
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I've just become a member of the "Cardboard...
I've just become a member of the "Cardboard Orchids Sowing Group" on Facebook. Haven't had a chance to dig deep into it but it seems well organised. There is an introductory article on the Cardboard...
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Propagation
09-04-2022, 11:55 PM
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South African Terrestrials Via Cardboard Method
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dnatural1
Louis_W, The cardboard method may have originated...
Louis_W, The cardboard method may have originated in Japan and I am seeing references to it in quite a few orchid forums - including this one. Just search in this forum for :Cardboard Method" and...
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Advanced Discussion
08-17-2022, 12:08 AM
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Pinching New Cattleya Growth
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Pinching New Cattleya Growth
I've made a mental note of this Clawhammer. Particularly applicable to Walkerianas given that they tend to walk out of their pot more so than other Cattleyas.
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Advanced Discussion
08-11-2022, 06:21 PM
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Best time to view flowering orchids in the wild
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dnatural1
Hi Ray, Louis, Tks for your replies and...
Hi Ray, Louis,
Tks for your replies and suggestions.
So if the period between flowering and seed set is, say, 3 months, then one has to be there 3 months before the rains start. As I think...
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Advanced Discussion
08-11-2022, 08:26 AM
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Best time to view flowering orchids in the wild
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dnatural1
Best time to view flowering orchids in the wild
I am planning to do a orchid trip to Colombia in 2023 - the aim is to see as many flowering orchids in the wild as possible. What is the best time to do this - both in general and specifically for...
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Advanced Discussion
05-21-2021, 12:07 AM
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Differences in Deficiency in Mg vs. N vs. K
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dnatural1
Hi Karrolhk, An interesting article, with...
Hi Karrolhk,
An interesting article, with pictures and descriptions, of the main nutrient deficiencies written by a professional:
Identifying Nutrient Deficiency in Plants...
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Propagation
02-25-2021, 03:19 AM
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Maxillaria paranaensis propagation from cuttings
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dnatural1
Tks again Roberta and Estacion Seca. I'll send a...
Tks again Roberta and Estacion Seca. I'll send a couple of photos that show the results when they happen.
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Propagation
02-24-2021, 10:16 PM
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Maxillaria paranaensis propagation from cuttings
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dnatural1
Hi All, A belated tks to Estacion Seca...
Hi All,
A belated tks to Estacion Seca and Roberta. Your comments were helpful.
As like all Maxillarias it would require to be kept moist then a 'plain' mount would be a challenge for me...
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Propagation
02-18-2021, 04:24 PM
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Maxillaria paranaensis propagation from cuttings
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dnatural1
Maxillaria paranaensis propagation from cuttings
Hi All,
I was recently given a couple of Maxillaria paranaensis cuttings mounted on tree fern. They seemed like they were making a couple of new roots when I got them but do not seem to be...
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Advanced Discussion
12-25-2019, 02:56 AM
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Orchid Tours in South\Central America
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dnatural1
Hi SpclK, Thank very much for that...
Hi SpclK,
Thank very much for that contact - I will contact Eric and David Haelterman. My initial aim was to tour Colombia to both see the native orchids in-situ and also to get an overall view...
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Advanced Discussion
10-03-2019, 12:56 AM
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Orchid Tours in Costa Rica
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dnatural1
Orchid Tours in Costa Rica
A couple of months ago I posted about doing an horticultural tour (focus on orchids) in Central America (in early 2020) with Costa Rica being the more likely destination. Have looked for tour...
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Advanced Discussion
09-04-2019, 05:05 AM
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Eliminating established weeds in pots
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dnatural1
In Austrailia we have what are termed as...
In Austrailia we have what are termed as "Selective Lawn weeders". Basically these are herbicides which target "broad leaved plants" more than they do "narrow leaved plants". In other words they...
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Propagation
08-27-2019, 05:27 PM
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I'm so excited! my friend gave me a seed pod but I have no idea what to do!
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dnatural1
Hi SouthPark, "... I'd probably just add a...
Hi SouthPark,
"... I'd probably just add a bit extra, like some auxin solution ..."
As you probably know Auxins promote root growth while Cytokinins promote leaf growth. Things like Keiki...
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Advanced Discussion
08-26-2019, 11:30 PM
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MAKING NEW TAGS
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dnatural1
Hi Dounoharm, Could you give more info on...
Hi Dounoharm,
Could you give more info on the "radiograph pens" you are using? Are they fillable with ink (sort of like fountain pens) or they come prefilled with India Ink? Any specific brands...
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Propagation
08-01-2019, 02:17 AM
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My first keikis... on cut spikes...
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dnatural1
Maybe you can lay one of them horizontally on the...
Maybe you can lay one of them horizontally on the sphagnum moss with the 'leaves' up. The side touching the moss will be encouraged to develop roots. Covering the moss container with transparent...
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Propagation
07-31-2019, 09:32 PM
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My first keikis... on cut spikes...
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dnatural1
I'll keep your hint about heat and humidity in...
I'll keep your hint about heat and humidity in mind.
I think your challenge will now be ensuring the keikis have enough nutrition available to make leaves and some roots - after that point they can...
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Propagation
07-30-2019, 11:23 PM
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My first keikis... on cut spikes...
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dnatural1
Hi ColoradoBridDog, How exactly did you...
Hi ColoradoBridDog,
How exactly did you get those Keikis to form? Did you use some sort of Keiki paste (with hormones to promote Keiki formation)? Or did you just leave the cut flowering stems...
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Advanced Discussion
07-08-2019, 11:18 PM
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Inorganic Mounts for Orchids
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dnatural1
Hi Ray, WaterWitchin, Belated tks for...
Hi Ray, WaterWitchin,
Belated tks for your replies. I will have another go at using terracotta with base in some sort of water reservoir. Previously I used moist sphagnum in the pot to keep...
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Advanced Discussion
07-03-2019, 11:47 PM
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Inorganic Mounts for Orchids
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dnatural1
Inorganic Mounts for Orchids
In a recent thread on Ghost orchids a couple of contributors said that it is possible to use inorganic mounts for orchids. I like the idea of long lasting mounts and once tried to grow Sarcochilus...
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Advanced Discussion
06-19-2019, 11:52 PM
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Orchid Tours in South\Central America
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4,477
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dnatural1
Hi Roberta, Philip, Tks for your replies. ...
Hi Roberta, Philip,
Tks for your replies.
I sent an email to Orquideas del Valle (Andrea Niessen ?) last month but got no reply. I had heard that they did orchid tours once - they may still...
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Advanced Discussion
05-21-2019, 06:40 AM
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Orchid Tours in South\Central America
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4,477
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dnatural1
Hi Richard, Do you have any email...
Hi Richard,
Do you have any email contacts for the SCO. I been through their website and they do not have an email contact point - strange. They do have social media presence and probably can...
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Advanced Discussion
05-19-2019, 06:54 PM
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Orchid Tours in South\Central America
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4,477
Posted By
dnatural1
Hi Claypot, Fishmom, Roberta, Great start...
Hi Claypot, Fishmom, Roberta,
Great start for exploring possibilities.Both the SCO (Columbian Orchid Society) and the Orchid Conservation Alliance look very interesting. I'll be contacting both...
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Advanced Discussion
05-18-2019, 11:57 PM
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Orchid Tours in South\Central America
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4,477
Posted By
dnatural1
Orchid Tours in South\Central America
A few years ago I did an orchid tour of Ecuador with Ecuagenera which I enjoyed thoroughly. I'm interested in repeating the experience but ideally in a different country - Columbia is one country I'm...
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
01-23-2019, 09:07 PM
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10
New in Semi Hydro
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4,265
Posted By
dnatural1
Hi Danielaonofre, Do the S/H pots in your...
Hi Danielaonofre,
Do the S/H pots in your photos have drainage holes? Can't see any.
Forum:
Propagation
11-10-2018, 04:30 PM
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4
Germination and replating media
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2,137
Posted By
dnatural1
Ah you're from Inaya Orchids (Blog...
Ah you're from Inaya Orchids (Blog (https://inayaorchids.com/blog/)) - I read you blog. Always interested in finding alternate ways of doing things.
BTW re. snails in your last blog are you...
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