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Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-04-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By skirincich
I have heard that caffeine is toxic to snails and...

I have heard that caffeine is toxic to snails and a solution can be made from spent coffee grounds.
Forum: Growing Under Lights 07-03-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,048
Posted By skirincich
I have been happy with the SF series of panel...

I have been happy with the SF series of panel lights from Spider Farmer. Barrina is a more affordable option, but you get what you pay for.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 07-03-2023, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,514
Posted By skirincich
Good idea! I just sent an email to Sandra. I...

Good idea! I just sent an email to Sandra. I could also reach out to the author in Australia.
Forum: Growing Under Lights 07-02-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,048
Posted By skirincich
I am of the opinion that if a grow light or bulb...

I am of the opinion that if a grow light or bulb maker does not report a PPFD value, you are left to guess on the suitability of the product. Remember that brightness, as perceived by the human eye,...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 07-02-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,514
Posted By skirincich
Latouria Book?

I seem to remember seeing monthly mentions of a soon-to-be-released book on Latouria Dendrobiums by Phil Spence in Orchids magazine. Anybody know about the status of this?
Forum: Propagation 06-21-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 779
Posted By skirincich
Viewing Seed With a Microscope

Does anybody know what approximate magnification is needed for viewing orchid seed?
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-28-2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,375
Posted By skirincich
I agree with everyone's responses. I would add...

I agree with everyone's responses. I would add that these plants should only be repotted when the latest growth is emerging from the edge of the pot. No need to increase pot size by more than an inch.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-28-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By skirincich
The fragrance is pleasant and can be detected...

The fragrance is pleasant and can be detected from a few feet away, but it does not fill up a room.

If you are an AOS member, the following is an interesting read about this species:

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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-27-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By skirincich
Cattleya iricolor

Here is cattleya iricolor, a division from Chadwick.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-14-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,675
Posted By skirincich
I would not repot it until the next new emerging...

I would not repot it until the next new emerging growth is either pushing on or very near to the pot. Generally, the dendrobiums do not like having their roots disturbed and do best with the smallest...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-04-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By skirincich
I have been growing my Hawaii Spectacular...

I have been growing my Hawaii Spectacular seedlings in tree fern fiber. When indoors they live in a space with 70% humidity and 70F. If you would like a healthy, advanced seedling, perhaps we can...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 03-04-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,775
Posted By skirincich
Congratulations! I have a bunch of advanced...

Congratulations! I have a bunch of advanced spectabile seedlings and also a larger plant the has yet to bloom. Like many of the latouria dendrobiums, the weather data suggests that this plant likes...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-15-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,540
Posted By skirincich
Thanks for the helpful advice!

Thanks for the helpful advice!
Forum: Vendor Feedback 02-15-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,358
Posted By skirincich
I first saw a picture of SVO 8064t C....

I first saw a picture of SVO 8064t
C. Princesse Clementine (C. dowiana 'Claire' x C. aclandiae 'Gulfglade' AM/AOS) on social media during the last big show in Florida a few weeks ago.

Big...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-07-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,774
Posted By skirincich
I love my pendulous Dorothy Stockstill and...

I love my pendulous Dorothy Stockstill and thought about selfing it until I learned that it was 3N. Too bad!
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-07-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,540
Posted By skirincich
Transporting Pendulous Cymbidiums

Any suggestions on how to transport a pendulous cymbidium while avoiding damage to flowers?

Thanks,
Steve
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-01-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 23,512
Posted By skirincich
Looks like a great setup! With regard to the 200...

Looks like a great setup! With regard to the 200 Watt LED over the cattleyas, are you using the full power of the light, and if so, are the plants tolerating the light? I have an 8' x 4' grow tent in...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 11-14-2022, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 818
Posted By skirincich
The Massachusetts Orchid Society meets outside of...

The Massachusetts Orchid Society meets outside of Boston. You might consider the Amherst Orchid Society - much closer.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 11-13-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 818
Posted By skirincich
Welcome from Concord, MA. Are you a member of the...

Welcome from Concord, MA. Are you a member of the Massachusetts Orchid Society?
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-07-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,692
Posted By skirincich
Great photos! As seedlings, both dowiana and...

Great photos!

As seedlings, both dowiana and rex appear to be susceptible to rot, but talking to more experienced growers leads me to believe that they do not like the extremes of wet or dry. At...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-07-2022, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 848
Posted By skirincich
it is fragrant!

it is fragrant!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-06-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 848
Posted By skirincich
Cattleya Ophir

This is a Chadwick division of Cattlrya Ophir. This cross of xanthina x dowiana was first made around 1900 and remade by Art Chadwick in the 1990s. If you have the second edition of the Chadwicks'...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 11-04-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,548
Posted By skirincich
I move my blooming plants out of the humid (70%)...

I move my blooming plants out of the humid (70%) environment of the grow tent since I can better avoid forming dark spots on the flowers.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-03-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,112
Posted By skirincich
The flower is about 6 inches (15 cm) across. The...

The flower is about 6 inches (15 cm) across. The plant is about 22 inches (55 cm) tall.
There are 25 species in the family tree with dowiana contributing 39%.See link below:
...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 11-02-2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,112
Posted By skirincich
This flower is indeed fragrant.

This flower is indeed fragrant.
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