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Forum: Identification Forum Today, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
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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 Yesterday, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 152
Posted By Ray
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Identification Forum 05-09-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 122
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: 139
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: 152
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: 158
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: 258
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: 187
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: 120
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: 324
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: 465
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: 465
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: 509
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: 241
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: 171
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: 465
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: 259
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: 136
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.
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 05-01-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 193
Posted By Ray
I would not say it's black, but it's damned...

I would not say it's black, but it's damned close, and really nice - and that's coming from someone who is not fond of dendrobiums.

Orchids don't really have a black pigment, but the combinations...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-01-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 171
Posted By Ray
You’ll have to describe the “foul smell” a bit...

You’ll have to describe the “foul smell” a bit better.

It’s probably bacterial or fungal, growing in the potting media in that humid environment, or it could be related to a product you used.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-30-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 260
Posted By Ray
Way back when, banana peels may very well have...

Way back when, banana peels may very well have been beneficial in providing potassium, but only because nothing else was available.

I think a lot of these home brew ideas are just perpetuated from...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-30-2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 213
Posted By Ray
Welcome, Laura.

Welcome, Laura.
Forum: Auto Generated Threads by Classified System 04-29-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 160
Posted By Ray
Shipping Costs = Increased Prices

A "Heads Up", in case you want to beat this:

Shipping costs have continued to creep upward, so effective (when I am awake enough to do it) Wednesday morning, May 1st, I will be implementing a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-29-2024, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 167
Posted By Ray
On the assumption that a "king rock" orchid is...

On the assumption that a "king rock" orchid is Dendrobium kingianum, they require cool, bright winters with no feeding.
Forum: Propagation 04-27-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By Ray
Your cutting would have to be well rooted...

Your cutting would have to be well rooted beforehand. I really don't see a place to cut.
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