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Beginner Discussion
Today, 08:35 AM
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Neofinetia falcata leaf damage
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Ray
Hard to say exactly what caused that, but it...
Hard to say exactly what caused that, but it appears to be spreading, so I would remove that leaf, then dab the wound with cinnamon powder, being careful to avoid getting any on the roots.
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Maxillaria Alliance
Yesterday, 03:05 PM
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Trader Joe's Find: Zygopetalum triste
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158
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Ray
It looks more like a zygo hybrid to me,...
It looks more like a zygo hybrid to me, potentially with some galeottia in it.
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Beginner Discussion
Yesterday, 07:07 AM
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What promotes Leaf growth And stem growth?
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Ray
The biggest stimulant to plant growth is water. ...
The biggest stimulant to plant growth is water.
A horticulture professor shared the mass balance of chemical reactions that fix carbon (i.e., add mass), and for ANY plant to add a pound of mass,...
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Beginner Discussion
Yesterday, 06:56 AM
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Why won't my vanda root?
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Ray
Superthrive contains a synthetic hormone, so...
Superthrive contains a synthetic hormone, so unless the active chemicals have degraded with heat, light, or time, it should not be used with Kelpak - pick one or the other.
Also, generally...
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Beginner Discussion
05-19-2024, 07:27 AM
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Misting with Kelpak Daily?
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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...
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Beginner Discussion
05-17-2024, 08:01 AM
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Phals: High Light or Low Light?
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203
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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....
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Propagation
05-15-2024, 04:51 PM
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Vanda breeding: Need some guidance
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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...
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Members' Displays
05-15-2024, 12:50 PM
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My orchids in Chaiyaphum Thailand.
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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...
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Advanced Discussion
05-14-2024, 04:42 AM
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Does this bag Peter's Excel look usable?
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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...
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Growing on Mounts
05-13-2024, 01:11 PM
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My First Mount: Mini phal on mopani
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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.
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Beginner Discussion
05-13-2024, 07:18 AM
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How do commercial growers grow their leaves so big?
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311
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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...
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Identification Forum
05-11-2024, 06:49 AM
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Like a box of chocolates....not in the order, what is it?
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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...
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About this board
05-10-2024, 06:58 AM
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Issue Posting/PM/Email from OB
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287
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Ray
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Identification Forum
05-09-2024, 09:03 AM
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Black Phal!
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157
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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.
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Advanced Discussion
05-08-2024, 08:05 AM
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Fertilizer w Cal-mag in southern florida?
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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...
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About this board
05-07-2024, 02:10 PM
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Issue Posting/PM/Email from OB
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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...
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Growing Under Lights
05-06-2024, 08:17 AM
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Which Spectrum ?
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309
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...
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Cypripedium Alliance - others
05-05-2024, 06:35 AM
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Starting with Phrags -- some questions
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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”...
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Terrarium Gardening
05-05-2024, 06:29 AM
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Terrarium conditions - avoiding mold
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366
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...
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Identification Forum
05-04-2024, 08:34 AM
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Mislabeled Vanda
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140
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.
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Hybrids
05-03-2024, 04:00 PM
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Phal with 5 spikes
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447
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.
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Beginner Discussion
05-03-2024, 03:56 PM
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Down the rabbit hole for fertilizers
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543
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.
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Beginner Discussion
05-03-2024, 08:23 AM
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Down the rabbit hole for fertilizers
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543
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,...
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Cypripedium Alliance - others
05-02-2024, 04:47 PM
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4
Phragmipedium Nicolle Tower
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600
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.
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Pests & Diseases
05-02-2024, 07:41 AM
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Last ditch effort on what to do.
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283
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...
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