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Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-28-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By Dewie7
Thank you all. I ended up mixing a good share of...

Thank you all. I ended up mixing a good share of spaghnum with bark and perlite. I used a plastic pot with lots of slots which I hope will help. And it's been skewered so I can monitor moisture.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-27-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By Dewie7
New phal from spagh to bare root - now what?

Hello,
I purchased a hybrid phal. It arrived bare root. There is spaghnum clinging to some of the roots, so I assume it had been the potting medium. I've read that roots acclimate to the medium...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-23-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By Dewie7
Thanks, Roberta. I'm familiar with...

Thanks, Roberta. I'm familiar with semi-hydroponics and have 2 small cattleyas in it. They are doing well. Don't ask me what the squirrels did to them! But they recovered and one has a spike!
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-23-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By Dewie7
I think I'm uploading correctly. I'm ashamed of...

I think I'm uploading correctly. I'm ashamed of how I have neglected it. I need to clean out media in the roots. But so many greenies!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-23-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By Dewie7
Thank you, SouthPark. I have some plastic pots...

Thank you, SouthPark. I have some plastic pots that I can use. Good to know that drier conditions will be ok.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-23-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By Dewie7
D. Lai Klang needs a pot - maybe?

:waving
I have a small D. Lai Klang that had a little accident this summer. It was outside and - squirrels took an interest in it. Ended up, I shoved it in a short drinking glass, proceeded to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-29-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By Dewie7
Interesting. Thank you.

Interesting. Thank you.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-29-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By Dewie7
Ray, So I don't want to set a nighttime minimum...

Ray,
So I don't want to set a nighttime minimum and a daytime minimum?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-28-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By Dewie7
Thank you very much for the explanation.

Thank you very much for the explanation.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-28-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By Dewie7
Thank you, ES. Will do. So you don't...

Thank you, ES. Will do.

So you don't recommend the practice of "fertilize weakly weekly?" Or not feeding in winter is because the room will be chilly and I should not encourage growth under this...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-28-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By Dewie7
Thank you both! I have a dendrobium nobile...

Thank you both!

I have a dendrobium nobile hybrid and a kingianum. I think I'll move the kingianum & phals to anther room.

Learning what elements are most important to each genus is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-28-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By Dewie7
Room temperature in winter

Hello again! Another question:

I have a diverse group of orchids, a few cattleyas, a couple dens, 2 cymbidiums, a half-dozen phals, 2 neos, 4 oncidiums, and one miltoniopsis. I'm sort of a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-16-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,230
Posted By Dewie7
Definitely! Currently, phals are my favorite. I...

Definitely! Currently, phals are my favorite. I have a couple cattleyas, dendrobiums, oncidiums. But these guys -- I like!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-16-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,230
Posted By Dewie7
Thank you, Camille. You suggest bark/spagh ...

Thank you, Camille.

You suggest bark/spagh and rbarata uses bark/leca. Interesting. I think I'll mix bark with one of those! I'm just concerned about it's current state.

I do have heat mats...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-15-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,230
Posted By Dewie7
Thanks! Well that gives me ideas. More open,...

Thanks! Well that gives me ideas. More open, airy pots would be healthier. I'll definitely repot!

I was worried. Glad I asked!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-15-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,230
Posted By Dewie7
Thank you. I'm near Chicago, so weather is...

Thank you. I'm near Chicago, so weather is getting colder here. I may take it out and repot either s/h or in bark, just to reassure myself that roots are OK.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-15-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,230
Posted By Dewie7
New phal hasn't needed water for a month

Hello,

I purchased a phal online. It arrived looking beautiful. The pot is transparent plastic. I can see that the roots are nice, plump and green. It seems to be potted in spaghnum. It...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-30-2017, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
Posted By Dewie7
Thanks everyone! Will do!

Thanks everyone! Will do!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-29-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
Posted By Dewie7
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-29-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
Posted By Dewie7
Bare root purchases - OK to go S/H?

Hello,

I purchased a NOID phal and a cymbidium. Both arrived bare root. I have the supplies to go S/H with some african violets. So I wonder if my 2 newbies can also be potted in S/H? I know I...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 03-05-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,001
Posted By Dewie7
Lovely! Congratulations!

Lovely! Congratulations!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-26-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,104
Posted By Dewie7
Uh Oh! Now you are enabling me!! I just hope...

Uh Oh! Now you are enabling me!! I just hope they (or most of them) live and grow!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-26-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,104
Posted By Dewie7
Sorry to tell you, but I went to Hausermans on...

Sorry to tell you, but I went to Hausermans on Friday. That's why I have 2 phals!

Thank you all for your warm welcome!
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-25-2017, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,655
Posted By Dewie7
Thanks. I read another post about Sweet Sugar...

Thanks. I read another post about Sweet Sugar that showed pseudobulbs as shriveled as mine. It was blooming. So I'm hopeful.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-25-2017, 09:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,104
Posted By Dewie7
New Orchid Hobbyist

Hello,
I am Judy from northern Illinois. I inherited a few orchids from my dad. Bitten by the bug, I bought a few more. Now I just want to learn what I need to keep them alive.

I have phals,...
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