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Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-19-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 739
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Ring-Like Pattern on Catt

Hello Everyone,

I have a Cattlianthe Rojo which has developed this ring-like pattern on about half of its leaves. It's been there for some time, and it does not seem to be progressing. The pattern...
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 06-23-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,296
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Looking For a Post ...

Hello Everyone,

I am hoping that you might be able to help me. I am looking for a post made by someone a while back. I am guessing maybe two or three years ago. I tried using the search feature...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-16-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,874
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Okay, that makes sense. I should have done more...

Okay, that makes sense. I should have done more research on the formula before posting here.

Here are some pictures. As I stated in the comment above, I'm wondering if I am letting things dry out...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-16-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,874
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
It's quite possible that I am letting things dry...

It's quite possible that I am letting things dry out too much. I purchased some seedling cattleyas from Lowe's that I most likely have in bark that is way too course, and it is drying out too...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-15-2021, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,874
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Akerne Rain Mix?

Hi All,

I have a R/O system I use for my plants. I have mounted micro-minis and miniatures in terrariums. I also have several "regular" sized plants in pots.

I have read on this forum that...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-07-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
I figured it was bacterial/fungal, but was trying...

I figured it was bacterial/fungal, but was trying to be optimistic that it was something else :roll:. A lot of the orchids I received are in poor condition. They were left in a greenhouse for a while...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-06-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Sunburn or Infection?

I was gifted a bunch of orchids from a late member of my orchid society. Is this just sunburn?
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-11-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,513
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Thanks so much estación!

Thanks so much estación!
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 12-11-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,513
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Dendrobium Nobile Hybrid

Hello Everyone,

I was lucky enough to find a Yamamoto-like dendrobium nobile at my Trader Joe's (in Rhode Island - we usually only have Phals). I don't have much experience with these guys, I have...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-22-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,139
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Thanks Ray and Roberta! Roberta: Good to...

Thanks Ray and Roberta!

Roberta: Good to know my water isn't that bad!

Ray: I actually purchased a countertop RO system from you a while back. I previously used the sink adapter you're...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 10-22-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,139
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Is a drop from 80 TDS to 10 TDS significant?

Hello Folks,

I have invested in a R/O system that hooks up to the outdoor hose faucet. I live in Rhode Island, and it is starting to get cold. It's becoming pretty cumbersome transferring my water...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-31-2020, 04:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
here is the weird leaf in question ...

here is the weird leaf in question ...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-28-2020, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Glad to hear it's fine! I fertilize my whole...

Glad to hear it's fine! I fertilize my whole collection regularly with K-Lite. I will post pictures in the AM, but that leaf grew in a peculiar fashion. I'm suspecting due to it's hybridization being...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-28-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Slc. Crystele Smith leaf spotting?

Hello!

My cattleya has some leaf spotting on the undersides of the leaf. I have always given this orchid probably a bit too much sunlight - it's always had a good amount of purple blush. I'm not...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 07-17-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,097
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
This is an excellent idea. I purchased a rolling...

This is an excellent idea. I purchased a rolling cart. Not only will this be helpful for the watering basin - but also my water storage. I currently run a RO system outside from my garden hose....
Forum: Parts & Equipment 07-16-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,097
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Thanks for your response! Do you put anything in...

Thanks for your response! Do you put anything in the saucers (like LECA or pebbles? Or do you leave them as is?
Forum: Parts & Equipment 07-16-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,097
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Watering With Humidity Trays

Hello Everyone,

I have a question regarding humidity trays and watering orchids. I grow my orchids under LED lights. I just purchased a set of nesting plant benches to house my orchids. My plants...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-23-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Isopods?

Hello Everyone,

I recently just got a small amount of isopods. I have been told that they are good for terrariums. I have also seen a few people on this forum mention that they introduced isopods...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-23-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,411
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
I have a few orchidariums. My mediocalcar...

I have a few orchidariums. My mediocalcar decoratum does very well with high humidity and moisture. The foliage itself is very beautiful. Orchids of Pleurothallis genus respond very well to orchid...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-10-2020, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,371
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Ray, that's interesting. I have an ascocentrum...

Ray, that's interesting. I have an ascocentrum pumilum at home in bright conditions. I love the plant. Do you have this ascocentrum in full sun?

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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-09-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,197
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Question Regarding Epidendrum Longirepens

Hello Everyone,

Does anyone here grow Epidendrum Longirepens? I'm looking to grow this orchid in my terrarium. I chose this orchid not because of the flowers, but because of the conditions it can...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-09-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,371
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Those are all excellent suggestions, but I still...

Those are all excellent suggestions, but I still don't think that they'd fare well with the conditions I have. According to the IOSPE, all of those orchids favor similar light conditions, in fact the...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 02-08-2020, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,371
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Looking for very high light Micro Miniature Vandaceous species/hybrids?

Hi All,

I have a tiny exo-terra terrarium that has humidity levels between 75%-100%, usually towards 100%. Average temperature is around 75 degrees. I have an empty spot in my terrarium that I'm...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 01-05-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,970
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Thanks for your responses. I was at an orchid...

Thanks for your responses. I was at an orchid show, and I was showing Andy (of Andy's orchids) my setup and he suggested that I might have bugs or some sort in the terrarium. He suggested I CO2 bomb...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 01-04-2020, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,970
Posted By DesignerofBeauty
Using Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice) For Pests

I have read in this forum that dry ice can be used in a terrarium to control pests. I am very nervous to do this. I found these instructions from a dry ice company and wanted to run it by other...
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