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Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 84
Posted By Ray
I disagree about the calcium deficiency in this...

I disagree about the calcium deficiency in this case.

When that happens, the newly-growing tissue literally dies and rots, terminating the growth. That photo shows that new tissues above (beyond)...
Forum: Auto Generated Threads by Classified System Yesterday, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 62
Posted By Ray
SPRING into growth!

Until Easter Sunday at midnight, buy two bottles of Kelpak (https://firstrays.com/product/kelpak/), use the coupon code "GOSPRING" and one will be reduced by a third of the price. Buy 4, two will be...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance Yesterday, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By Ray
When this clone received its AM/AOS in 2007, it...

When this clone received its AM/AOS in 2007, it had 5 blossoms on a single inflorescence.
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! Yesterday, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 104
Posted By Ray
Welcome aboard!

Welcome aboard!
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 84
Posted By Ray
Hard to say, but I'd leave it alone and keep a...

Hard to say, but I'd leave it alone and keep a close eye on it. If the blackened area expands, then it's time for action.
Forum: Pests & Diseases Yesterday, 08:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,420
Posted By Ray
If the orchids are in active growth, I would add...

If the orchids are in active growth, I would add it to all waterings at about 50 ppm Ca.
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 99
Posted By Ray
I would pot it up now. It has roots, so can take...

I would pot it up now. It has roots, so can take up water and nutrients, but it doesn’t have a lot of mass to tap into for chemical resources, so unless you start applying a moderate amount the them...
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 66
Posted By Ray
First, Kelpak isn’t a fertilizer, it’s a...

First, Kelpak isn’t a fertilizer, it’s a biostimulant that should be used in addition for fertilizer.

Many folks use Akerne’s Rain Mix if they have a pure water supply, but the truth of the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-27-2024, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By Ray
I used them in my greenhouse, where I had an...

I used them in my greenhouse, where I had an overhead “rain” system, but put them under covers to the wouldn’t get drenched. They are billed as “water resistant”, not waterproof.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-27-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 103
Posted By Ray
Looks like a form of variegation, and probably...

Looks like a form of variegation, and probably nothing to be concerned about.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-27-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 81
Posted By Ray
That’s nice!

That’s nice!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 148
Posted By Ray
In nature, such Paph species tend to live on the...

In nature, such Paph species tend to live on the forest floor, with their roots spread widely in the interface between the soil and the leaf littler that accumulates on top, so they stay pretty much...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 03-26-2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 729
Posted By Ray
Why would you halve them? There is nothing...

Why would you halve them?

There is nothing in either product that can “burn” plants, and by halving the recommended concentrations, you rendered them far less effective than intended.

Think of...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-26-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By Ray
Again, I’ll point to SensorPush. Waterproof,...

Again, I’ll point to SensorPush.

Waterproof, 2-year battery life. Data is logged every minute, but the storage capacity is a bit over a month, so you’d need to offload it at least that often.
Forum: Parts & Equipment 03-25-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 131
Posted By Ray
Govee sells several models on Amazon, but I have...

Govee sells several models on Amazon, but I have no idea of their longevity in a greenhouse environment, as Roberta mentioned.

If you are willing to cough up a few bucks, SensorPush is hard to...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-25-2024, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 147
Posted By Ray
The corporate owners of the site have been made...

The corporate owners of the site have been made aware that it’s down, and are being very slow to fix the issues. I don’t know how they get revenue from it, so may not have much incentive to do so.
...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-24-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 131
Posted By Ray
Great!

Great!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 03-23-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By Ray
If that is, indeed, the hybrid, then it is C. QF...

If that is, indeed, the hybrid, then it is C. QF Mantra, but to my relatively untrained eye, that looks more like C. jongheana.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 138
Posted By Ray
I see no roots coming from the keiki, so it is...

I see no roots coming from the keiki, so it is absolutely not ready to be separated from the flower spike.

As I said earlier, my rule of thumb is 3”-4” of roots, whether 1@3-4” or 3 or 4@1”.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-21-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 138
Posted By Ray
No photo was attached, but as long as the keiki...

No photo was attached, but as long as the keiki is attached to the mother plant, it is still a part of it and is fine.

I recommend 3”-4” of total root length before detaching them and potting them...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-19-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 212
Posted By Ray
While it's hard to be certain from the photos, it...

While it's hard to be certain from the photos, it looks pretty healthy to me, especially with all those blossoms.

If the plant was grown in a humid greenhouse, removing it for transport and...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-17-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 157
Posted By Ray
Put an entire dunk in a bottle containing 4-5...

Put an entire dunk in a bottle containing 4-5 liters of plain water and let it sit for a couple of days, then just water with it, and refill the bottle.after a couple of weeks of using that water for...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 03-16-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 154
Posted By Ray
In nature, vandas are climbing vines. I...

In nature, vandas are climbing vines.

I always went with wooden slat baskets and no potting media, but I did water them at least once a day.

Most were in 6" baskets, no matter the size of the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-14-2024, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 202
Posted By Ray
It is awfully difficult to diagnose issues WITH a...

It is awfully difficult to diagnose issues WITH a photo, and near to impossible without, but...

It is not a good idea to wet the leaves when you water. Retained droplets become great incubators...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 03-12-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 231
Posted By Ray
Two weeks is not an issue. Water the daylights...

Two weeks is not an issue. Water the daylights out of it just before you go.
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