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Forum: Off Topic - Totally 01-19-2018, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,771
Posted By LexyBoy
The larger Echinopsis (including Lobivia and...

The larger Echinopsis (including Lobivia and Soehrensia) make nice plants, as do Echinocereus, though most of these are a bit small to qualify as 'barrel cacti'. All have great shows of flowers and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-30-2017, 04:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,059
Posted By LexyBoy
This is basically what I have been doing too with...

This is basically what I have been doing too with my single windowsill mount (Onc. croesus, a Howeara, Phal, couple of Rhipsalis and more recently Mediocalcar decoratum). Mine is on an E or SE facing...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,504
Posted By LexyBoy
I'm liking the Lepotes, might have to keep an eye...

I'm liking the Lepotes, might have to keep an eye out for that. Similar in look to Holcoglossum which I've been put off by tales of growth at tectonic rates...



Quick snap from today attached...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2017, 04:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,504
Posted By LexyBoy
I'm a newbie to mounts also (and orchids in...

I'm a newbie to mounts also (and orchids in general - but one of the things I find attractive is their epiphytic nature; once you've seen habitat photos they just look odd in pots).

I have a mixed...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-27-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By LexyBoy
They'll be fine if you return them to normal...

They'll be fine if you return them to normal care. I have a Phal which I put to soak outdoors in a bucket of water (potted in packed sphagnum) - forgot to take it out until I came back from 10 days...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 04-14-2017, 02:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,633
Posted By LexyBoy
Of course it depends on what you grow and where -...

Of course it depends on what you grow and where - there's no point putting Phals out for example as they're happy in the house, but OTOH most plants don't really like being indoors and will benefit...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-05-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,867
Posted By LexyBoy
I'll chime in as although far from an expert I do...

I'll chime in as although far from an expert I do grow Cymbidiums in a relatively similar climate (assuming you're not on the Welsh coast or Scottish highlands...).

As said above, the main reason...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-02-2017, 02:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,713
Posted By LexyBoy
In my limited experience that looks a normal...

In my limited experience that looks a normal colour for Phal roots which have been growing in the middle of the medium (no light). On some plants they do stay green though, perhaps it depends on...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-25-2017, 02:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,524
Posted By LexyBoy
Thanks for the advice everyone - I don't have...

Thanks for the advice everyone - I don't have much in the way of bright light (excepting outdoors) so will indeed be starting in medium light. I've added some holes to the sides of the pot and will...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-24-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,524
Posted By LexyBoy
New aquisition - Brassia (?), and Oncidium croesus spike

Hi!

Just back from Homebase where I've treated myself to a slightly late birthday present - and I think the first orchid I've bought in bloom. They currently have a great selection of Cambrias at...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 01-24-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 912
Posted By LexyBoy
Cymbidium and Stenoglottis

Got this Cym for £2 last winter - from the fallen flowers I could tell it would be reddish but was hoping for something a bit darker. It's growing on me though! The colour isn't quite right in the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-24-2017, 06:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,706
Posted By LexyBoy
Just a quick update - I saw some Westland stuff...

Just a quick update - I saw some Westland stuff today and from feeling through the bag it does seem very "composty". The blurb said it contains "organic matter" - which I assume to be peat - bark...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-21-2017, 03:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,706
Posted By LexyBoy
Not seen Westland, but I use Levingtons for Cyms...

Not seen Westland, but I use Levingtons for Cyms which works fine. It looks like mainly bark with a bit of fibrous stuff, I'd not use it for a Phal but it might work for Oncidiums and similar, at a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-20-2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,271
Posted By LexyBoy
The structure shown on the website is citric...

The structure shown on the website is citric acid, and it certainly makes sense as a well known chelator for Mg and Ca, and is non-toxic and cheap as chips.

Devising a slow release mechanism would...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-23-2016, 02:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By LexyBoy
I've already repotted them - one had fairly...

I've already repotted them - one had fairly extensive rot but still good roots around the edges, the other not so bad but quite a job to untangle so I could remove the squishy parts. a third I bought...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-19-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By LexyBoy
Thanks CL for taking the time and your knowledge!...

Thanks CL for taking the time and your knowledge!

The spots are on most of the old leaves, but not the very oldest, yellowing, leaves, which are either clear or only lightly spotted. There are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-19-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By LexyBoy
Sorry, was trying to add them when I realised my...

Sorry, was trying to add them when I realised my mistake but struggling with file sizes and OB is very slow!

Here's some links:
Full plants (http://flic.kr/p/P8R194)
Mottled leaf...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-19-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By LexyBoy
New Cymbidium aquisitions - health check please!

Hello!

I've had my eye on some Cyms at Homebase for a while as they were clearly overdue to be marked down. Popped in today and found them sitting on a trolley, reduced to £5 (from £20) - I think...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-10-2016, 04:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 893
Posted By LexyBoy
Sphagnum takes a long time to dry in pots. My...

Sphagnum takes a long time to dry in pots. My Phal (now mounted) was kept in its nursery pot of tightly packed Sphagnum and got watered I think thrice in six months without looking at all thirsty...
Forum: Propagation 11-28-2016, 07:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,695
Posted By LexyBoy
Thanks for the comments Philip, I realise it's a...

Thanks for the comments Philip, I realise it's a long shot but it's fun to have a go. For £2.50 I'm not going to be too cut up if it comes to nothing! I'm still on the lookout for a plant but they...
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 11-01-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,907
Posted By LexyBoy
I've picked the single pod on mine a couple of...

I've picked the single pod on mine a couple of days ago - don't know if it will be ripe as there was still some green on it, but will have a go sowing it on boiled Sphagnum in a ziplock bag if it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-16-2016, 02:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,927
Posted By LexyBoy
Afraid I can't give any orchid-specific advice,...

Afraid I can't give any orchid-specific advice, but I will say that mould in itself is not a danger to your plants - but it could be symptomatic of a mix which is retaining moisture too long.
...
Forum: Propagation 10-05-2016, 03:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,695
Posted By LexyBoy
No, that was my thinking. Even if the seeds were...

No, that was my thinking. Even if the seeds were genuine I'd never know whether I failed because of my method or badly stored seeds.

Anyway, I checked Silverhill and they do list S. fimbriata. I...
Forum: Propagation 10-04-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,695
Posted By LexyBoy
Maybe I will! The only place I've seen seed...

Maybe I will!

The only place I've seen seed is exotic-plants.de, which looks fairly respectable (excepting the listing of "20 seeds" which may just be there because legally you have to state *a*...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 10-01-2016, 03:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By LexyBoy
I take it you've not been to the UK! :rofl: ...

I take it you've not been to the UK! :rofl:

Our weather is mainly maritime - so not much heat in summer (rarely above 25 C) and long, cool winters (no heat in the sun at this latitude means even...
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