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Forum: Beginner Discussion Today, 07:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 114
Posted By Ray
I think ES has confounded several of my...

I think ES has confounded several of my recommendations in the past.

With synthetic hormones, excessive application will definitely lead to flower deformities, but that does not appear to be the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-17-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By Ray
Many phalaenopsis species are deep understory...

Many phalaenopsis species are deep understory plants that are more of less in constant shade.

The best-blooming phalaenopsis I’ve ever seen were in a hot (40C), greenhouse with saturated humidity....
Forum: Propagation 05-15-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 236
Posted By Ray
I love the concept! I cannot speak to the...

I love the concept!

I cannot speak to the genetics, but there are two physical objects to overcome:

V. falcata pollen on a large vanda: can the pollen tube penetrate deeply enough for...
Forum: Members' Displays 05-15-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 173
Posted By Ray
Generally speaking, extreme heat means faster...

Generally speaking, extreme heat means faster growth, but if you're underwatering due to your situation, that's likely to have more of an impact than feeding, so I'd stick to applying a 100 ppm N...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-14-2024, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 169
Posted By Ray
Whoever repackaged it did a terrible job of...

Whoever repackaged it did a terrible job of keeping it dry. You cannot use weight for dispensing it, but volume is still fine.

While the fertilizer is still fine for use, if it weighs 1 pound...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 05-13-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 100
Posted By Ray
Put the plant on the mount and add a small pad of...

Put the plant on the mount and add a small pad of sphagnum on top of the roots, not under them.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 289
Posted By Ray
While light certainly is a factor, I vote for...

While light certainly is a factor, I vote for water, as that is the true driving force for growth.

In order for any plant to add one pound of mass, it must absorb and process about 200 pounds (25...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-11-2024, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 329
Posted By Ray
If you are referring to Triton Orchids,...

If you are referring to Triton Orchids, understand that Michael acquires plants from nurseries in Hawaii and resells them. Some are from Quintal Farms, but the Ocidiinae plugs are likely from The...
Forum: About this board 05-10-2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 260
Posted By Ray
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Identification Forum 05-09-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By Ray
There are no truly black pigments in orchid...

There are no truly black pigments in orchid flowers, but hybridizing can result in a mixture of others that appears to be black. When held up to a light, the dark red or purple colors become evident.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-08-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By Ray
A couple of comments: N, Ca, Mg, and K can...

A couple of comments:

N, Ca, Mg, and K can complete for uptake sites within the plant. An excess in one can result in a deficiency in one or more of the others.

Fertilizer is one of the least...
Forum: About this board 05-07-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 260
Posted By Ray
Issue Posting/PM/Email from OB

"Zoren" has been a member here for a while, but has been away. Now he finds that he is unable to post a new thread and he gets an error telling him something about his permission settings.

He...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 05-06-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By Ray
I will add that anyone looking into LED plant...

I will add that anyone looking into LED plant light should check out botanicalleds.com.

The owner is an orchid grower, and he used both a par meter and spectrophotometer to design the lamps, and...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 05-05-2024, 06:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By Ray
If space is not an issue, look for a division of...

If space is not an issue, look for a division of Sorcerer’s Apprentice. It seems to be a very robust and tolerant plant that blooms pretty freely. The potential drawback is that they have 18”-20”...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-05-2024, 06:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 315
Posted By Ray
Mold is ubiquitous. The stuff on the wood slab...

Mold is ubiquitous. The stuff on the wood slab is decomposing the long-since dead tissue.

That said, the high humidity and temperature in the tank are probably the factors supporting the mold...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-04-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 138
Posted By Ray
The form looks a lot like what used to be called...

The form looks a lot like what used to be called an ascocentrum, so I'd have to consider it an unknown hybrid.
Forum: Hybrids 05-03-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 424
Posted By Ray
@Thsmith - kudos to you! That is a great...

@Thsmith - kudos to you!

That is a great example of “correct culture” leading to an abundance of stored resources and the plant’s “comfort level” that they will continue.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-03-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 528
Posted By Ray
True enough. In fact, the only fertilizer...

True enough.

In fact, the only fertilizer ever formulated specifically with orchids in mind is K-Lite, which is a derivative of the MSU RO formula.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-03-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 528
Posted By Ray
it is a 1.1% N formula (i.e., you’re mostly...

it is a 1.1% N formula (i.e., you’re mostly paying a lot of money for water). For weekly applications, I would use 9.2/1.1 = 8.36 ml/L - 8 is fine.

They recommend 5 ml/2 L every other watering,...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 05-02-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By Ray
Spray the spike, buds, and flowers with a 1...

Spray the spike, buds, and flowers with a 1 TBSP/gal Kelpak solution. The phlorotannins in it slow senescence, so the blossoms hang in there better.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-02-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 277
Posted By Ray
Drugstore hydrogen peroxide is terrible for...

Drugstore hydrogen peroxide is terrible for roots.

Never try to kill root rot with a disinfectant. Healthy tissue does not rot. The roots were dead, so fungi took advantage and started...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-02-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 201
Posted By Ray
Molds and bacteria are ubiquitous. You cannot...

Molds and bacteria are ubiquitous. You cannot eliminate them, nor do you necessarily want to.

The plants and substrate are loaded with them, and some will populate little puddles - they’re great...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-02-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 528
Posted By Ray
Fertilizer is important, but the demand is...

Fertilizer is important, but the demand is extremely low and the formula almost doesn’t matter.

For any plant to add one pound of mass, it must consume and process only 5 grams - roughly a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-02-2024, 07:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 312
Posted By Ray
Addressing item 3 - why mist the plant? If...

Addressing item 3 - why mist the plant?

If the goal is raising the humidity, misting the plant doesn’t; all it does is wet the leaves, which does little for the plant.
Forum: Identification Forum 05-01-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 159
Posted By Ray
The phalaenopsis **might be Big Foot Stripes, but...

The phalaenopsis **might be Big Foot Stripes, but you'll never be certain, which also applies to the cymbidium.

There are just so many different hybrids out there, you cannot ever say for sure.
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