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Forum: Hybrids 09-23-2015, 01:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,444
Posted By unhappykat
Something different

Since the first flower opened up the plant has continued to open up additional blooms on both of the spikes. The newer flowers are not quite as large but they do add to the fragrance and so far they...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 09-11-2015, 01:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,654
Posted By unhappykat
I find that many angraecum / aerangis are very...

I find that many angraecum / aerangis are very sensitive to being moved while spiking and budding. Perhaps when the next buds begin to form try leaving the plant in the same spot until the bud...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-06-2015, 01:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
Posted By unhappykat
Looking closely this is a single specimen with...

Looking closely this is a single specimen with several growths attached to the mount. They all share a common stem that is not seen from the photo as it is hidden by the foliage.

I have only been...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 09-06-2015, 01:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,781
Posted By unhappykat
I keep the light on these down with a 60% shade...

I keep the light on these down with a 60% shade cloth during the April - September heat, during the remainder of the year they are lightly shaded with a 30% cloth.

This has been the same cycle...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 09-04-2015, 02:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,058
Posted By unhappykat
Yup, That's the same plant! Fell in love with it...

Yup, That's the same plant! Fell in love with it as soon as I saw it.

I have been looking at the flowers and foliage compared to both parent species and I am starting to see traits from both...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 09-04-2015, 12:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,781
Posted By unhappykat
I have not adjusted any of the watering or...

I have not adjusted any of the watering or feeding schedule from last year, 3 - 5 times per week depending on the temps and fertilizer 2 times a week at 1/4 strength.

It is quite unusual and...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 09-03-2015, 12:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,058
Posted By unhappykat
Cyrtorchis arcuata x Oeoniella polystachys in Flower

Hello All,

On a recent trip to purchase a few plants, or few dozen as it usually happens, I saw this plant in flower and just had to bring it home.

The tag reads Cyrtorchis arcuata x Oeoniella...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 09-02-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,771
Posted By unhappykat
I have been selling many of the established...

I have been selling many of the established plants as they flush roots and foliage. There will hopefully be more to come as the smaller plants in the group catch up and begin spiking next spring.
...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 09-02-2015, 02:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,771
Posted By unhappykat
Neosedirea Summer Stars 'Kat'

Hello All,

This is one of the first bloom seedlings from the cross I brought in last fall, the tags read Sedirea japonica 'Mint' x Neofinetia falcata 'Festival'. These were little plug plants in...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-02-2015, 02:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
Posted By unhappykat
This particular plant does not seem to be self...

This particular plant does not seem to be self fertile. The plant was originally purchased and had a set of seed pods that were the result of selfing it by the Oak Hill nursery. They were sent to a...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-01-2015, 10:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
Posted By unhappykat
Gastrochilus japonicus in Bloom

Hello All,

This is a cute little plant I obtained from Oak Hill nursery while they were closing up their operation. The whole plant is only 7.5 inches across and has a light fragrance during the...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 09-01-2015, 10:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,781
Posted By unhappykat
Aerangis with deformed growth

Hello All,

Over the last few months I have noticed a strange growth habit emerging over many of my Aerangis mystacidii, somalensis, luteoalba, and several other species and hybrids in my...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 08-26-2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,081
Posted By unhappykat
Can't say for sure but they do look like they are...

Can't say for sure but they do look like they are naturally light in color. The plant is supposed to be orange and I find that many of my Orange / Yellow vandaceous plants have buds that quickly...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-17-2015, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,031
Posted By unhappykat
The cattleyas and other hanging plants get...

The cattleyas and other hanging plants get fertilized 2 times a week, 1/2 strength dilution and they are watered at least one time between feedings with plain water. Most are watered 4 - 5 times a...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-17-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,031
Posted By unhappykat
I do not believe it to be a calcium deficiency as...

I do not believe it to be a calcium deficiency as I fertilize quite regularly and use a complete fertilizer with all of the necessary micronutrients. I have tried treating for fungus but the problem...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 08-17-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,395
Posted By unhappykat
Aerangis luteo-alba is very readily adapted to...

Aerangis luteo-alba is very readily adapted to pot culture as long as you can cycle it between wet and dry, as if it were a succulent but without the extended dry cycles. Similar to Neofinetia...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-16-2015, 02:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,031
Posted By unhappykat
Cattleya warscewiczii First Bloom

Hello All,

This is my first bloom on this Cattleya warscewiczii. I purchased a small group of these 3 years ago from the Pacific Orchid Expo in SF, not really sure where they came from originally....
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-12-2015, 01:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,190
Posted By unhappykat
Looking at those pictures I would suggest taking...

Looking at those pictures I would suggest taking all out of the moss and leaving them out overnight to dry out the roots. Trimming the wiry part of the roots is not necessary if the outer cover is...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 08-11-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,617
Posted By unhappykat
Rhychostylis in general do not need to be grown...

Rhychostylis in general do not need to be grown in lava rock unless you are planning on watering it everyday. Medium to large bark nuggets would do the trick as they do need a bit more moisture than...
Forum: Species 08-11-2015, 02:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,277
Posted By unhappykat
If you are strictly looking for species to...

If you are strictly looking for species to practice with I would recommend a Phalaenopsis amabilis, one of the dwarf varieties preferably, Or Phalaenopsis manii.

My first phal species was...
Forum: Species 08-09-2015, 02:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,372
Posted By unhappykat
Phalaenopsis bellina f. alba x self First Bloom

Hello All,

This is a first bloom seedling of Phalaenopsis bellina f. alba x self. Not sure where I bought this set of seedlings from but they have been growing on cork since April 2014,...
Forum: Scientific Matters 08-02-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,548
Posted By unhappykat
Hello, I don't grow many eulophia species in...

Hello,

I don't grow many eulophia species in my collection, mainly because there just not available for sale in the US very often, but I do have two different forms of E. petersii and I have seen...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 07-24-2015, 03:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,445
Posted By unhappykat
Night time temperatures for the greenhouse are...

Night time temperatures for the greenhouse are minimum 65F during the winter, tho there are days they dip into the high 50's for very brief periods. These grow high on the wall and are not exposed to...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-20-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,725
Posted By unhappykat
I don't import directly, way too much paperwork...

I don't import directly, way too much paperwork and hassle to get plants through customs in California. I try to time purchases with the larger shows, Redlands - POE - SBOE, and submit large orders...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-20-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,725
Posted By unhappykat
Aerides houlletiana x odorata First Bloom

Hello All,

This is a first bloom 'seedling' of Aerides houlletiana x odorata. The plant was part of an import I did last year, I can't remember where it came from but I think it was a Thai seller....
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