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Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 12-29-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,155
Posted By Marlena
Wish I could

Wish I could, but can't, I'll contact you when it is warmer. Thanks.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 12-28-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,155
Posted By Marlena
V. denisoniana

Thanks, I'll check them out and reserve one for spring.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 12-27-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,155
Posted By Marlena
Exclamation Where to buy

Some well -loved family members were Dennisons and I would dearly love a Vanda denisoniana. Can you please tell me where I can buy one. I live in New York State, USA Thank you.
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 11-12-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,525
Posted By Marlena
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 11-05-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,525
Posted By Marlena
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 11-05-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,525
Posted By Marlena
Phrag with long yellow/brown streaks on leaves

Sorry I can't do a pic - haven't figured out how yet.

Please Help!

I got a new Phrag Olaf Gruss from an online source. Some of the leaves have long yellow streaks on them. Most of these are...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-16-2016, 06:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,781
Posted By Marlena
Now most of mine, the healthy ones, had no...

Now most of mine, the healthy ones, had no trouble switching and just took right off. The sick ones are puttering along, losing roots, sighing, pouting, etc.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-16-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,952
Posted By Marlena
Thanks

Thanks for posting this, it is the article I was referring to and I think offers a good rationale for FWC.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-15-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,952
Posted By Marlena
Actually, it isn't many have thrived for 3+ years.

Actually, it isn't many have thrived for 3+ years.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-15-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,267
Posted By Marlena
From what I've read, this is the roots making a...

From what I've read, this is the roots making a shift from bark to water type roots and the new roots will have shifted into water roots. This is oversimplified, but apparently biologically sound.
Forum: Propagation 10-15-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,055
Posted By Marlena
I did my kiekies when they were about that size,...

I did my kiekies when they were about that size, put them in a small pot with moss and all three are going great guns. One even grew a second sprout. They are in a semi-open terrarium about 1 foot...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-15-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,766
Posted By Marlena
Paphs cannot sit in water, but Phrags can.

Paphs cannot sit in water, but Phrags can.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-15-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,952
Posted By Marlena
No, I watered it all well and spray it often...

No, I watered it all well and spray it often they're just all over the place and I am afraid they will dry out too much.

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Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-14-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,952
Posted By Marlena
New Oncidium, with way too many roots and in bloom

Just received an Oncidium Sharry Baby in bloom, in a3.5 inch pot. Roots from top, bottom and sides - looks like a bird's nest. Should I let it acclimatize for a few days, put it in bark mix, let it...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-14-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,781
Posted By Marlena
Mine in water up to on fourth or less of the...

Mine in water up to on fourth or less of the roots all the time. They are thriving, or in the case of 2 of them, looking better. Go to Youtube for videos and more in depth explanation. There are...
Forum: Hybrids 10-12-2016, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,457
Posted By Marlena
Lovely, thanks

Lovely, thanks
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2016, 09:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,267
Posted By Marlena
No, don't soak them, just spray heavily or if no...

No, don't soak them, just spray heavily or if no sprayer, soak for just a few minutes and let dry. Sometimes, sadly, you just have to say it's done. Comfort yourself by buying a healthy Phal in...
Forum: About this board 10-12-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,628
Posted By Marlena
Where do I go to update my profile?

Where do I go to update my profile?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,267
Posted By Marlena
Mine have been in only water, all the time and...

Mine have been in only water, all the time and I've not had that problem. With the 2 that were awful I changed the water every day and added some 3% hydrogen peroxide. I have read that if you have...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2016, 04:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,267
Posted By Marlena
S/H

If that is semi-hydroponic, I guess it is, I have only seen it referred to as full water culture. It seems to work and from all I've read and watched, which is a good bit, it works well.
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Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,267
Posted By Marlena
Water culture

I have several Phals this way. I am using ordinary drinking glasses or canning jars. They are not heavy because the water only covers 1/4 of the roots. Two were ready to be tossed and they are...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-12-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,781
Posted By Marlena
I have several phals in FWC and they are all...

I have several phals in FWC and they are all doing well, even the 2 really awful ones for whom this was a last resort before the compost pile. I had cloudy water with one of the 2 but using peroxide...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-12-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,659
Posted By Marlena
Oh yes

In a grocery store of all places, a very nice Paph Pinocchio and the tiniest white phal, the blooms are only about 1/2 inch. Oh, and a wonderful NoID red and white oncidium with a great floral...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-09-2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 120,643
Posted By Marlena
I would agree here, as I have gotten several...

I would agree here, as I have gotten several rescue plants from my local grocer for VERY cheap - sometimes only $2 and most have done really well and I learned a lot. Which I am now using on plants...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-09-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 64,319
Posted By Marlena
Bulb pans

Try getting some from Holland, but really if you ask for bulb or Azalea pans at a garden center, you might find some.
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