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Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-02-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,993
Posted By krienschmidt
Bulldog Paph, nice foliage, no bloom?

I was wondering if someone can give me some insight on my Bulldog Paph. I got this paph one year ago while in bloom. It has since grown one large new fan and has 2 smaller fans growing in. There...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-15-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,942
Posted By krienschmidt
Thanks for this information on the Miltonia...

Thanks for this information on the Miltonia flowers. Yes, I'm sure they are not getting enough humidity right now. I live north but still has been very hot and NO rain for a month, air conditioner...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-06-2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,942
Posted By krienschmidt
Miltonia, are "cuppy flowers" OK, normal?

Hi everyone, I have a Miltonia Hajime Ono in bloom but the flowers don't seem to want to open all the way. They are rather "cuppy" shaped. Very pretty and lovely fragrance. Have been bloomed for...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-18-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,786
Posted By krienschmidt
Yes I agree, spotted leaves on zygos is common. ...

Yes I agree, spotted leaves on zygos is common. I have this from a reliable source where I buy many of my orchids. I also do not cut my leaves until they are almost all yellow and obviously a...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-18-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,172
Posted By krienschmidt
Please God, No fusarium. I'm going with a bit...

Please God, No fusarium. I'm going with a bit more water for now. No added mg. I have 2 Kingianums, one about 1/3 the size of the problem one. The small one has no issues at all, doing great. ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-12-2018, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,172
Posted By krienschmidt
Oh my gosh, thank you soooo much Phillip!! I...

Oh my gosh, thank you soooo much Phillip!! I have been watering the plant a bit more with clear water and it does seem to have perked up a lot, no more leaf loss. So much on line about how a bit of...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-09-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,172
Posted By krienschmidt
I think I will address this watering issue. I...

I think I will address this watering issue. I have been watering once a week but I think more often may be in order, especially with the warm weather and I have it in a clay pot. I think this will...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-09-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,172
Posted By krienschmidt
The leaves on the new growth are the ones turning...

The leaves on the new growth are the ones turning red slowly. Turning soft, yellow at the base and falling loose. (middle picture) The old growth leaves are firm, green and unaffected. I have never...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-09-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,172
Posted By krienschmidt
Help! Kingianum leaves turning pink/red soft falling

Help from anyone! My Den kinginanum is turning a strange pink/red color, even the cane pseudobulbs, leaves soft and falling. It was doing great this spring after the winter dry rest, 5 or 6 new...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-22-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,133
Posted By krienschmidt
Thank you, that's good to know. Yes, I have...

Thank you, that's good to know. Yes, I have noticed a lot of explanations on line, none of which apply to how I care for them so I just kind of assumed it was the natural way of things. Just...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-22-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,133
Posted By krienschmidt
Smile Is brown spotting and freckled leaves normal on Oncidiinae plants?

Hi everyone, Just wondering if brown spots and freckled leaves is normal on my Oncidiums, Aliceara, and Brassia? I have several plants with spotted leaves, all in the Oncidium family. My Phals,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-06-2018, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,328
Posted By krienschmidt
Thank you everyone. I suspected this to be the...

Thank you everyone. I suspected this to be the case as it seems to be the way with all my other orchids. It was an awesome bloomer last year and I hate to see the old growths dying away,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-06-2018, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,328
Posted By krienschmidt
Red face Phragmipediums, what happens to old growths?

Hi everyone, my question is about Phragmipedium orchids. I have a Phrag that has yellowing and dying old growths. There are 3 new growths, (one that did bloom) that seem to be good but 3 older...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-02-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,024
Posted By krienschmidt
Ahh interesting info. Thank You. Will be a bit...

Ahh interesting info. Thank You. Will be a bit disappointed if it does not open fully. I would rather have had one near blooming size and grown it myself. I think I may still call the seller and...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-30-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,024
Posted By krienschmidt
New Bulldog Paph very slow to open???

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Hi to everyone! I received a new Bulldog Paph and have had it for 8 days now. It is my first so I don't know what to...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 09-02-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,785
Posted By krienschmidt
Ah, I have one of those net pots also. Not sure...

Ah, I have one of those net pots also. Not sure where it will go yet but I'm getting it out of the plastic, changing the potting mix and supplementing the sunlight with a daylight lamp when needed. ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 09-01-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,785
Posted By krienschmidt
Dear Optomist, I have clay pots with large...

Dear Optomist, I have clay pots with large drainage holes on the sides as well as the bottom. If I use this pot with a "rocky" medium as you suggested, I imagine watering will be just about...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 09-01-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,785
Posted By krienschmidt
Thank you everyone for the good suggestions. I...

Thank you everyone for the good suggestions. I have the daylight lamps I can set up for sure and now that I know they are a little small yet I need to relax. Clay pot is a definite. I like clay...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-29-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,785
Posted By krienschmidt
Hmmmm, Oh my, they can definitely go in the other...

Hmmmm, Oh my, they can definitely go in the other room where it is dark when the sun goes down. Right now they are in the family room where there is light till I'm ready for bed at 10, 11 or 12. ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-29-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,785
Posted By krienschmidt
Thank You for the suggestion. I think more...

Thank You for the suggestion. I think more moisture is certainly on the right track. :)
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-29-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,785
Posted By krienschmidt
Finally got the picture to load! What do you...

Finally got the picture to load! What do you think? Both plants are in a 4 inch pot, medium size bark, south window which is open a lot. Chicago summers and winters!
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-29-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,785
Posted By krienschmidt
Why won't this Cat Walkeriana bloom?

Hi all, enclosed is the link for my Cat Walkeriana plants. I have had them about 1 1/2 years. When I first got it, it was one plant with about 4 leaves and about 3 good roots. Over the past year...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-29-2017, 04:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,247
Posted By krienschmidt
My Miltonia's are wonderful, but the fruity...

My Miltonia's are wonderful, but the fruity fragrance of my Phal Bellina is without a doubt my favorite. Also still waiting for my Zygopetalum to bloom and my Twinkle Oncidium. :D
Forum: Advanced Discussion 08-27-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,977
Posted By krienschmidt
Does dry fertilizer have a shelf life?

Hi everyone, just wondering if dry orchid fertilizer has a shelf life? I have two bags of Better-Gro that are close to 3 years old. I've always stored it sealed in plastic and inside but does it...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-09-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,181
Posted By krienschmidt
Sara Jean, I repotted it in re-pot times oncidium...

Sara Jean, I repotted it in re-pot times oncidium mix, it was in sphagnum moss when I got it March. My other beallara is potted in a small bark and coconut husk mix, and now that you mention it the...
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