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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-06-2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 310
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
I believe Keysguy hit the proverbial nail right...

I believe Keysguy hit the proverbial nail right on the head with
""I suspect it has something to do with light in the growing environment. Just for comparison purposes, here is my 'Debbie'...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-30-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 342
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
awesome display!

awesome display!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-30-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 593
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
this plant needs full sun to do its best, in...

this plant needs full sun to do its best, in south Fla it loved full sub tropical sun, year round, no shade at all, mounted on a side of palm and otherwise ignored, all new leads bloomed with 1...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-05-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,068
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
disregard

disregard
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-05-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,068
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
Heard back from breeder/grower/seller and He...

Heard back from breeder/grower/seller and He confirmed this plant's lineage is from H&R 4N plants.
the two plants crossed to make this batch were from both 4N parents. Out of this seedling's group...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-19-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,068
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
thank you all, Stephen... I just checked for...

thank you all,
Stephen... I just checked for fragrance and I could not detect any but I am a bit congested with seasonal allergies, will check again later today.

BTW, there is a previous sheath...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-16-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,068
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
cattleya amethystoglossa first bloom seedling

finally got this seedling to bloom after 3+ plus years of growing. from orchid Eros in Hawaii, the cross from his (Bright spot x Dark spot )parents
. I think it has good shape and very intense...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-18-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,156
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
its a primary cross, Cattleya loddigesii ×...

its a primary cross,
Cattleya loddigesii × Cattleya walkeriana
I have 2 that are almost blooming size both sunbulb baggie plants in 4 inch pots, $16.98
Forum: Species 07-01-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 835
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
phal bellina alba

Phal bellina alba, second year blooming, this time on some quality fresh sphagnum moss. I removed the little net pot with florikan fertilizer as it turns out moss retains fertilizer enough to...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 06-20-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,160
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
Stanhopea tigrina 'Glory of Mexico' AM/AOS

well it finally opened. just as I was on Holiday with family cruising around Mexico. fortunately some friends kept an eye on things and emailed me a few pics. Today however I got to see it person....
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 06-09-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 25,045
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
I want to throw my 2 cents into the stanhopea...

I want to throw my 2 cents into the stanhopea tigrina blooms do not like mid 90's temps discussion. I have noticed that they also do not like 50 percent sun exposure in the heat of summer in North...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 06-08-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 973
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
very nice, love the blue

very nice, love the blue
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-28-2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
coconut mounts are usually used for cattleya,...

coconut mounts are usually used for cattleya, dendrobiums, oncidium, phals etc. vandas can be set on a half coconut dried shell with husk still in it. I can see vandas attaching to the it and I...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-23-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
cattleya violacea

cattleya violacea Jean Wilson FCC/AOS x self
this is the 'rubra' version of violacea, selfed.
I previously had a tipo (standard) violacea that was nice but nothing compared to this.
Got this from...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-18-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
Gotta love that lip's pink edge, well grown and...

Gotta love that lip's pink edge, well grown and very well photographed...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-17-2023, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 747
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
that is a lot of cattleya with medium green color...

that is a lot of cattleya with medium green color to not have had any blooms in 3 years. I have had a cattleya trianea that just didn't want to bloom even when pushed to near full sun. Is there...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-16-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,675
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
a picture would provide more on point feedback. ...

a picture would provide more on point feedback.
Have recently become a fan of latouria dens, great little plants with flower that are very long lasting.
Great catch....
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 04-16-2023, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
I suspect this has ascda tubtim velvet as a...

I suspect this has ascda tubtim velvet as a parent as the green triangle patch is about the same. Great looking vanda.
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 04-16-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,396
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
beautiful bloom but sorry to say, this vanda is...

beautiful bloom but sorry to say, this vanda is not looking healthy. Looks almost sunburnt and lacking water. I would move it to a bit shadier spot and increase water as the leaves are closing to...
Forum: Orchids in the Wild 04-15-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,892
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
Apparently it was a very localized flood event ...

Apparently it was a very localized flood event
in Ft La di da... main problem is the lack of discharge canals except for near the coast and 25 inches of water in 24 hrs is tough to drain away. I...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 04-06-2023, 05:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,162
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
I grow few vandas and try to avoid the small...

I grow few vandas and try to avoid the small seedlings. The 4 inch pot baggie size from sun bulb at big box stores occasionally request a trip home with me. They do well in wood baskets under 50...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 04-06-2023, 05:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,952
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
I admire your dedication first and foremost......

I admire your dedication first and foremost... that shows commitment to your vanda orchids!
About the moss, I would try some algae control like RD20 or other. I used to use pool algaecide with...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 04-06-2023, 05:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,721
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
Have had issues with cycnoches rotting while all...

Have had issues with cycnoches rotting while all catasetums are doing great in the past. I suspect a genetic weakness?
Plants that I got from JEM and H&R. I think that's one of the reasons that...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 04-06-2023, 05:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,622
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
great looking plant and well grown and posed......

great looking plant and well grown and posed... take a bow!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-06-2023, 05:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By Ben_in_North_FLA
plant does not look over potted but I question...

plant does not look over potted but I question the stability of the support. The canes should be locked in firmly and standing upright with no wiggle at all. Any movement caused by flimsy support...
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