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Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-19-2020, 11:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,820
Posted By deerfern
Thank you all once again for all your posts and...

Thank you all once again for all your posts and helpful advice.

My plant lost the second leaf and the 3rd one is getting yellow. But the buds are getting larger.

I did take it out of the pot to...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-17-2020, 02:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,820
Posted By deerfern
This is my first attempt with a Zygopetalum type...

This is my first attempt with a Zygopetalum type plant. I am re-visiting my previous hobby, a love of orchids, gesneriads, and others. I grew many more when I was young but not in over 20 years now....
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-16-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,820
Posted By deerfern
Yellow Leaves on Tsubotaara Melinda Marie

I just got this plant maybe 2 weeks ago. Tthe leaves were fine and it is in bud as you can see.

One of the leaves turned yellow and then fell off, now another one is doing the same. Is this normal...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-12-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,905
Posted By deerfern
Thanks. I went with theorchidshobbist.com. ...

Thanks. I went with theorchidshobbist.com.

We shall see if the light comes off and red/blue like you said. This is my first shot so I hope I made the right decision!



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Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-07-2020, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,905
Posted By deerfern
Where to point the trigger?

Ok so I want to make a grow light shelving unit for my orchids.

I'm ready to pull the trigger... just don't know where to point it! :hmm

I have to admit, I think understanding PAR and...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-06-2020, 11:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,828
Posted By deerfern
Thank you so much! That was so clear. But,...

Thank you so much! That was so clear.

But, Sheww! This is hard!!

So my Agri-fos came in today. Should I wait 1 or 2 weeks and use it as a spray/mist to the lava rock on the outer rim of the...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-06-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 929
Posted By deerfern
Thank you all. I literally learned something from...

Thank you all. I literally learned something from each of these messages... in order.

The "Save a copy of sent messages in my Sent Items folder by default" was not checked. I've checked it now......
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-05-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 929
Posted By deerfern
How to save private messages?

Like it says.. how do I save private messages I've sent to others?

Thanks!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-05-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,828
Posted By deerfern
Ok, got the pics! Thanks. Just still can't get...

Ok, got the pics! Thanks. Just still can't get that orientation right.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-05-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,828
Posted By deerfern
So I have some new info, and again, I need some...

So I have some new info, and again, I need some help, please?

On April 1, as already mentioned, I dunked it with Southern Ag Dithane M-45 for 10 minutes. I let it dry out until today, 4/5.

I...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-02-2020, 10:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,828
Posted By deerfern
Aggh. Where do I get scoria? I can get lava rock...

Aggh. Where do I get scoria? I can get lava rock from my local hardware store, but the rocks are huge, they are for landscaping. Where do I get the small ones? Is it the same as the Bonsai Jack I see...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-02-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,828
Posted By deerfern
OK. I bought and used Southern Ag Dithane M-45...

OK. I bought and used Southern Ag Dithane M-45 Fungus and Disease Control on earlier recommendation, I dunked it for 10 minutes and rinsed it quickly. Not sure if I should have rinsed it. Active...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-02-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,828
Posted By deerfern
Well now I've done it. I took it out of the pot...

Well now I've done it. I took it out of the pot as you can see in the pictures, it had some small green roots on the new growth. The next day they turned black. It almost looks like I have mold on...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-29-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,828
Posted By deerfern
Oh. Ok, that makes sense. I guess I thought...

Oh. Ok, that makes sense.

I guess I thought the size meant what type of roots were on the plant. Larger roots, maybe larger orchiata bark. Smaller roots, smaller bark to wrap around the bark.
...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-29-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,828
Posted By deerfern
Thank you all so much. Lots to learn here. ...

Thank you all so much. Lots to learn here.

Ray -- really glad to see you here. I've been lurking at your website for a few months now. Read about the roots not being able to absorb water, really...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-29-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By deerfern
Never been to Nats, actually I just found out...

Never been to Nats, actually I just found out about them a few months ago! Not sure what rock I've been under, but I have gone to Hausermann's since I was a kid. Maybe we will run into each other...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-29-2020, 01:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,828
Posted By deerfern
Question Root Rot on Lysudamuloa Yi-Ying Sakua

I just purchased this lovely Lysudamuloa Yi-Ying Sakua from Ebay. Unfortunately, I believe it has root rot. When I received it, it was potted in pure sphagnum, which partially covered up the problem....
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-28-2020, 11:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By deerfern
Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome! I...

Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome! I really appreciate it. Just got done with arguing with the Ebay seller for shipping me a rotted plant. I like the little guy, and they just wanted to...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 03-28-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By deerfern
Hello from the Lurker near Chicago!

:high5::hello

Hi All!

I've been lurking around here long enough. I want to say hello to everyone!

I joined the VIP club here too, just because I've already gleaned a lot of info just by...
Forum: News, Updates & Feedback 03-28-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 198,304
Posted By deerfern
OK I certainly don't mind supporting this great...

OK I certainly don't mind supporting this great group. I've been lurking long enough. I will have questions and I hope I learn a lot. Love my orchids and this is my first go to if I have a question,...
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