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Advanced Discussion
08-18-2017, 09:48 PM
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Fertilizer composition question
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xiphius
Thanks Ray! Gotcha. That makes sense. I didn't...
Thanks Ray! Gotcha. That makes sense. I didn't look at the actual chemicals blended, just the overall percentages for macro and micro nutrients. For some reason, they don't bother to list sulfur.
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Advanced Discussion
08-18-2017, 09:08 AM
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Fertilizer composition question
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xiphius
Fertilizer composition question
Hello all,
I have a quick question about the composition of MSU RO fertilizer. I have been using it for years now, but never really looked much past the NPK values before. Last night, I was...
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Beginner Discussion
08-11-2017, 10:37 AM
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LONG BLOOMING AND FREQUENT BLOOMING ORCHID SPECIES
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xiphius
Also, here is the original page... Link...
Also, here is the original page... Link (https://web.archive.org/web/20080710213931/http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/OrchidSNS/a-g-long.html)
archive.org for the win. :)
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Beginner Discussion
07-30-2017, 05:51 PM
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Paph rothschildianum maiden blooming!
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2,455
Posted By
xiphius
Thanks everyone! :D Here it is with two...
Thanks everyone! :D
Here it is with two flowers fully open...
Plant:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1322/13758704/24779175/413489454.jpg
Flowers:...
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Beginner Discussion
07-28-2017, 11:16 AM
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Phragmipedium Naukana Kealoha in bloom:)
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xiphius
Congrats! :)
Congrats! :)
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Beginner Discussion
07-27-2017, 09:13 PM
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Paph rothschildianum maiden blooming!
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xiphius
Very true. I have actually found that a great...
Very true. I have actually found that a great culture tactic for paphs is to keep a "lawn" of live moss always around the base. Pretty much all of them go crazy for this, even the ones that don't go...
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Beginner Discussion
07-27-2017, 01:35 PM
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Paph rothschildianum maiden blooming!
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xiphius
Interesting. Mine is currently in a pot that is...
Interesting. Mine is currently in a pot that is deeper than wide as well, and really seems to be loving it too. I do put a layer of lava rock or styrofoam peanuts at the bottom of the pot to increase...
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Beginner Discussion
07-27-2017, 09:19 AM
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Paph rothschildianum maiden blooming!
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xiphius
I don't actually remember exactly when I got it,...
I don't actually remember exactly when I got it, but I have had it for somewhere between 3 and 4 years. I got it as a single growth, large seedling - I would guesstimate somewhere between 1 and 2...
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Beginner Discussion
07-26-2017, 01:18 PM
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Paph rothschildianum maiden blooming!
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xiphius
Paph rothschildianum maiden blooming!
The first flower is almost open! Squee! I do not know if the petals will continue to expand as the sepals open more fully or if they will continue to hang a bit like that; however, even with the...
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Pests & Diseases
07-26-2017, 01:08 PM
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White mold on Phal bark/roots
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xiphius
Ah... thanks! Yes, I was definitely confusing the...
Ah... thanks! Yes, I was definitely confusing the names. I'll look into Physan if I have problems down the road.
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Pests & Diseases
07-26-2017, 12:38 PM
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White mold on Phal bark/roots
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xiphius
I get that the fizzing is killing stuff. It may...
I get that the fizzing is killing stuff. It may damage some root hairs, but then, so does repotting ;).
1-3% peroxide is pretty gentle, but both paph and phal roots are pretty thick and sturdy (I...
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Pests & Diseases
07-26-2017, 11:38 AM
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White mold on Phal bark/roots
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xiphius
Just out of curiosity Roberta, why the...
Just out of curiosity Roberta, why the recommendation to not use peroxide at the roots (I get the argument against bleach and cinnamon)? I have flushed problematic pots with "drugstore grade" (a.k.a....
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Beginner Discussion
07-21-2017, 06:21 PM
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When to remove mount "strap"?
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xiphius
Yeah, I tried fishing line originally for mine...
Yeah, I tried fishing line originally for mine and it seemed like no matter how careful I was to insulate it from the roots, they would find a way to get gouged by it eventually.
Bulbopedilum,...
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Beginner Discussion
07-20-2017, 09:09 PM
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When to remove mount "strap"?
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xiphius
I use jute twine to hold my mounted phals and...
I use jute twine to hold my mounted phals and generally just wait until it falls (or rots) off naturally (which usually happens in about a year or less).
If using natural fibers like jute, they...
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Beginner Discussion
07-20-2017, 12:24 PM
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Overwatered phalaenopsis rescue attempt
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xiphius
I would dome it to increase the humidity for a...
I would dome it to increase the humidity for a while and then let it air out at least every couple of days until the leaves firm back up or it starts putting out new growth. It looks like it still...
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Advanced Discussion
07-19-2017, 06:35 PM
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Wierd split liemianum pouch?
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xiphius
That's awesome. Really unique. Especially if it...
That's awesome. Really unique. Especially if it is more than one flower. Too bad it's not more predictable.
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Beginner Discussion
07-19-2017, 06:10 PM
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Staking a spike on Paph rothschildianum?
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Posted By
xiphius
Thanks! Yeah, this is more or less what I...
Thanks! Yeah, this is more or less what I figured, but just wanted to check (no point in making stupid mistakes after all the anticipation).
Now, just gotta find some more things to post so I can...
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Beginner Discussion
07-19-2017, 12:51 PM
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Staking a spike on Paph rothschildianum?
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Posted By
xiphius
Staking a spike on Paph rothschildianum?
:hello:waving
I guess I am not exactly new here, have been a longtime lurker. But finally decided to jump in with a quick (probably stupid) question and also to share my excitement.
A Paph...
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