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Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-20-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 873
Posted By OrcishOrchids
Question tell me your best advice, I'm giving a presentation

hey everybody! somehow I got labeled as the "orchid person" in my circle of acquaintance, and now I'm the opening act for a master gardener lecturing at my church. I've been asked to give a 15min...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-06-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,870
Posted By OrcishOrchids
I'm using LEDs, I can't afford the energy cost of...

I'm using LEDs, I can't afford the energy cost of florescents
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-05-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,870
Posted By OrcishOrchids
Question noob benchmark help

I came across this article while looking for a basic outline for light levels. can those of you who have grown under lights give me your opinion on how accurate this is under your conditions?
...
Forum: Photography 09-02-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 54,065
Posted By OrcishOrchids
I love these shots, but I must confess, I also...

I love these shots, but I must confess, I also borrowed equipment from an entomologist. Mr. OrcishOrchids is the wildlife photographer, luckily for me my husband doesn't mind me playing with his gear...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-01-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,139
Posted By OrcishOrchids
Maybe try not to let the moss touch the base,...

Maybe try not to let the moss touch the base, mine hate having water anywhere besides the roots.
(P.s. My oncidiums get these all the time, but they don't seem to do any harm)
Forum: Photography 09-01-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 54,065
Posted By OrcishOrchids
I'm not a photographer, but I'll play ...

I'm not a photographer, but I'll play
https://i.postimg.cc/mrV3TbSp/DSC-0319.jpg (https://postimg.cc/1gnVH12D)
new growth on my serena o'neil

https://i.postimg.cc/pd4QxdfJ/DSC-0318-3.jpg...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-01-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,346
Posted By OrcishOrchids
new photo

my husband was kind enough to break out his big camera so I could try to take a close-up shot of the spots. again these are only on the underside of the leaves....
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 08-31-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,955
Posted By OrcishOrchids
:rofl: thanks WatcherWitchin, I needed that. I...

:rofl: thanks WatcherWitchin, I needed that. I originally made Moderator the exception because you actually do wield some authority. I went ahead re-wrote the OP, I wasn't trying to be inflammatory,...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 08-31-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,955
Posted By OrcishOrchids
clarification attempt

ok, I seem to have incorrectly toned my original post. I am NOT advocating that anyone be censored, I love the forum and the way that everyone can share freely. I am super excited that the hobby is...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-30-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,346
Posted By OrcishOrchids
my humidity averages around 60%, temps go from 72...

my humidity averages around 60%, temps go from 72 at night up to 82 during the day. grown under lights near a large window. no other plants have this. I'll try diluting my fertilizer more, just...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 08-30-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,988
Posted By OrcishOrchids
Jumping on the twinkle bandwagon, I love these...

Jumping on the twinkle bandwagon, I love these little guys! Here's my 'pink profusion' still getting ready to bloom.

https://i.postimg.cc/fR3NmbKk/20210830-201257.jpg (https://postimg.cc/HrCRCdFC)
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 08-30-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,955
Posted By OrcishOrchids
Thanks Ray, you said that better than I did. my...

Thanks Ray, you said that better than I did. my intent was just to alert new members about the forum mechanic, because I feel like the titles could be misleading, from there they could use their own...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 08-30-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 61,138
Posted By OrcishOrchids
I had a period of intense stress back in 2019 and...

I had a period of intense stress back in 2019 and I ended up buying a half dead phalaenopsis at Walmart because it looked like how I felt and I took pity on it. Nursed it back to health with help...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 08-30-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,955
Posted By OrcishOrchids
Exclamation Member titles are NOT equivalent to experience.

Ok, full disclosure before I start, I’ve only been growing since early 2019. cool? Ok, let's get to the point. (NOTE: I have re-written this to make it more understandable, let me know how I've...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-30-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,346
Posted By OrcishOrchids
Unhappy Orange spots on Brassada Orange Delight 'Hilo Sunrise'

Hi guys, I need some help with this little seedling. I've had it since February 2021, and very slowly it developed this odd patterning only on the underside of it's leaves. otherwise it's growing...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-27-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By OrcishOrchids
if it does it will be my first ever cattleya...

if it does it will be my first ever cattleya bloom, so you guys will definitely see it :D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-26-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By OrcishOrchids
I have never seen an adult plant, so I'm not sure...

I have never seen an adult plant, so I'm not sure what the pseudobulb proportion would be compared to my plant, I have no gauge for when it will be big enough. I'm happy so long as it keeps growing,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-26-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By OrcishOrchids
Question New to cattleyas: what is this?

This is my bc Glorious May, I've bought this little seedling about four months ago from my local Lowes. The latest growth is 100% my fault as it grew completely in my conditions, so I'm trying to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-06-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,470
Posted By OrcishOrchids
The problem is I've been trying to stick to...

The problem is I've been trying to stick to well-regarded companies, but it doesn't seem to matter. I even pay extra for 2day or next day shipping and end up with dead plants arriving a week later. I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-05-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,470
Posted By OrcishOrchids
Question Advice for dealing with vendors

Hi everyone, I'm at a bit of a loss really and need some tips. I recently had to switch from buying locally to ordering online (my local place stopped selling orchids) and I've been having a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-27-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,722
Posted By OrcishOrchids
I'm not sure you can use her as a growing example...

I'm not sure you can use her as a growing example (I am also from Florida) these plants are native to Florida and grow vigorously from Miami all the way up to Gainesville without any help from...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 05-20-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,615
Posted By OrcishOrchids
I don't bother with it at all and my plants do...

I don't bother with it at all and my plants do NOT weaken and die, they grow and bloom quite normally.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-02-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 59,154
Posted By OrcishOrchids
this is dead and shouldn't be a sticky anymore :(

this is dead and shouldn't be a sticky anymore :(
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 02-28-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,136
Posted By OrcishOrchids
Sorry, I wasn't very clear. I live in a very dry...

Sorry, I wasn't very clear. I live in a very dry environment, and my Oncidiums don't seem to appreciate it. My phals all grew great in semi hydro in my space, so I don't think that's the issue. I...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 02-26-2021, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,136
Posted By OrcishOrchids
I don't really have space for plants outside the...

I don't really have space for plants outside the shelving unit I use for orchids, and I'm taking a break from the aquarium hobby after the deep freeze here in TX killed all my aquatic pets.

I'm on...
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