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Forum: Species 10-31-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,284
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Cool, well done! I'm not sure what the...

Cool, well done!

I'm not sure what the record is, but mature plants have spikes that easily reach 1.3m+, and roots that can be just as long.
It's not a compact Phal by any means, and needs...
Forum: Species 10-31-2023, 06:29 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,446
Posted By Mr.Fakename
All the plants died, except for the micholitzii,...

All the plants died, except for the micholitzii, tetraspsis and one javanica alba. You shoud've kept them all :biggrin:
I'll be moving again again again in the coming weeks, maybe I'll restart a...
Forum: Species 10-05-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,446
Posted By Mr.Fakename
They're not the same age, the alba was younger by...

They're not the same age, the alba was younger by a solid year or 2.
It unfortunately died when I moved; I didn't have time to really compare.

My remaining gig has been with my parents since the...
Forum: Species 12-17-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,446
Posted By Mr.Fakename
I noticed the same thing here, with very similar...

I noticed the same thing here, with very similar temperatures (maybe 1 degree more on average).
While the spike growth came to a stop, the leaf kept developing normally and a new one seems to be...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 12-17-2022, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Thank you thank you! Camille, flowers last...

Thank you thank you!

Camille, flowers last about 3 weeks. They opened in "quick" succession, about 2 weeks from the first to the last.

A few buds stalled when temperatures suddenly dropped, but...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 12-16-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Phalaenopsis gigantea

About 3 years in the making, from a decent-sized seedlings to a young adult.
I didn't measure scientifically, but the biggest leaf is about 30cm, or roughly 2 bananas.


"Moody" pictures because...
Forum: Species 12-01-2022, 05:35 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,446
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Well, it's taken approximately... decades, I...

Well, it's taken approximately... decades, I think? - but the first flowers are finally opening.

I wanted red dots on a white background and got exactly that, not too bad!
Decent shape and...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 11-23-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 739
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Welcome! If you're interested in expanding...

Welcome!

If you're interested in expanding your savage garden, I have a bunch of Drosera seeds that are just collecting dust in a drawer.
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 11-21-2022, 03:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,024
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Fantastic, this is exactly what I was hoping for,...

Fantastic, this is exactly what I was hoping for, thank you for the input.

This ventrata is incredible Ray, I can't believe you got to this point in 2 years!
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 11-19-2022, 05:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,024
Posted By Mr.Fakename
KelpMax/Kelpak use on various plants

Many growers have reported fantastic results when using kelp extract on orchids; I am wondering if someone tried on other plant families and how they adapted dosage for individual needs (bonus points...
Forum: Species 10-20-2022, 04:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 941
Posted By Mr.Fakename
The label seems correct to me. Flower shape,...

The label seems correct to me.

Flower shape, size, colouration and patterns fit the description. The only thing is that "faint musky rosy scent" doesn't add up, they're supposed to have a...
Forum: Species 10-04-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,555
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Dear lords, giving a talk is hard. Even knowing...

Dear lords, giving a talk is hard. Even knowing the subject a bit, I felt like I kept rambling on, so thanks for checking it out!





Just ordered 2 more bellina coerulea from Joseph Wu,...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 10-04-2022, 11:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,270
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Cool! Always satisfying to see that famous "happy...

Cool! Always satisfying to see that famous "happy sap" and bright green leaves!
Forum: Species 10-04-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,446
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Good luck to all new gig owners! For our...

Good luck to all new gig owners!

For our European friends, Tobias from orchidsforeurope.com/Orchibias has opened preorders for his biannual Taiwan import.
Great opportunity to grab very nice...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-21-2022, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,633
Posted By Mr.Fakename
This is INSANE! Very very well done!

This is INSANE! Very very well done!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-21-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,648
Posted By Mr.Fakename
I'm gonna be an ass and vote option A, something...

I'm gonna be an ass and vote option A, something will go awry and the bud will give up by December 22!
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 09-12-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,270
Posted By Mr.Fakename
This specific hiero has some of the biggest...

This specific hiero has some of the biggest flowers I've ever seen in the species.
Too bad the form and colour aren't anything special, could've been awardable!
Forum: Member Projects 09-06-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mr.Fakename
The person you are looking for is Sam Tsui:...

The person you are looking for is Sam Tsui: International Ordering (https://orchidinnusa.com/international-ordering/)

Sam comes to Europe a couple times a year, imports his and SVO plants, then...
Forum: Species 09-04-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 60,446
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Long time no update, so here's one. My small...

Long time no update, so here's one.

My small gigantea alba was damaged by heat when I moved last year, and didn't make it.
It's a shame, but thankfully it seems nowadays these plants are easier...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 07-16-2022, 03:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mr.Fakename
It's a bit late to start from seeds unless grown...

It's a bit late to start from seeds unless grown under lights, but ES is right as it is much cheaper (and arguably enjoyable).

If you're not set on that filiformis, I can check what I have left...
Forum: Species 07-07-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,433
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Here's one of mine, a strong mature plant that...

Here's one of mine, a strong mature plant that comes from the same grower tmoney bought his new baby from.

I'm surprised it adapted so well and fast from a greenhouse to a Dutch windowsill,...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 05-24-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,270
Posted By Mr.Fakename
This is why it's controversial. Doweryensis was...

This is why it's controversial. Doweryensis was described in 2001, from plants that were spotted at the Dowery Orchid Nursery, in the USA.
The origin of the plants was unknown for years, and little...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 05-23-2022, 06:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,270
Posted By Mr.Fakename
According to the (controversial) nomenclature of...

According to the (controversial) nomenclature of this Phal group, you are the proud owner of none other than Phalaenopsis rundumensis: IOSPE PHOTOS (http://www.orchidspecies.com/phaqlrundumensis.htm)...
Forum: Propagation 05-11-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,901
Posted By Mr.Fakename
If you flask yourself, try green pod, it's much...

If you flask yourself, try green pod, it's much easier as you can toss the pod in alcohol, flame it, and sprinkle the seeds.

If you send seeds, the best way (IMO) is dried, the pod will most...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-06-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By Mr.Fakename
Are you giving it enough fertilizer? ...

Are you giving it enough fertilizer?

Schilleriana grow gigantic and make enourmous spikes, they are heavy feeders in the Phal world. I think that bottom leaf is being recycled for nutrients.
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