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Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-15-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,290
Posted By datousteve
leaving phals outside during the winter?

Hi,

I live in California (bay area, more specifically) and like leaving my phals outside in the yard and bringing them indoors when they bloom. This is the first winter that I've had these...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-29-2008, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,403
Posted By datousteve
Recieved 5.5" Phal and wanna go S/H

Hello!

Over the past month, there has been a beautiful phal in the lobby of my firm. Apparently, it was a gift from the building manager. Well... the phal has finished blooming so I've...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2008, 02:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,333
Posted By datousteve
Moreover, if I'm watering multiple times a week,...

Moreover, if I'm watering multiple times a week, should I still be fertilizing for a 3 weeks, 1 week off or for 3 times, 1 time off?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2008, 02:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,333
Posted By datousteve
Thank you! I recently purchased another phal...

Thank you!

I recently purchased another phal for my office. I took a look at the roots of my original phal and they look dry and brittle :( This is why I'm raising this question.

So is the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,333
Posted By datousteve
I think they're doing pretty good but the roots...

I think they're doing pretty good but the roots that are above the bark look a bit dry
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,333
Posted By datousteve
Should I water Phals in pots w/ slits more often?

Hello,

My phals are currently potted with bark in plastic pots w/ slits. They seem to be doing great but I was wondering if I should be watering them more than 1/wk since the combination of the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-17-2008, 09:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,173
Posted By datousteve
You ordered also? :scratchhead: I thought you...

You ordered also? :scratchhead: I thought you wanted some of the stuff I ordered. Guess not. :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-12-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,888
Posted By datousteve
Hydroponic vs. Semi-Hydroponic?

Is there a difference or are both of these the same thing?

For example, the hydroponic kit below appears to be applying the same concepts as the S/H kits I've seen elsewhere. Am I missing...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2008, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,258
Posted By datousteve
When you repotted them, were they still blooming?...

When you repotted them, were they still blooming? I have 3 buds that have opened up and about another 7 on their way. Would suck to lose all of them :(
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,258
Posted By datousteve
Thank you both for your quick responses. I'm new...

Thank you both for your quick responses. I'm new to orchids so I'm not sure what it means if the medium is bad. It came in a clear pot and from what I can see along the exterior perimeter, the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2008, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,258
Posted By datousteve
Repotting phals: should I wait till they're done blooming?

Hello!

I purchased a few orchids locally and was thinking of repotting them as suggested by many members here. However, two of the phals appear to be still be blooming at this point. Given that,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2008, 11:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,082
Posted By datousteve
And how does one do this? I thought they all...

And how does one do this? I thought they all bloom at the same time of the year? :hmm
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2008, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,082
Posted By datousteve
I have no blinds so light will come in. However,...

I have no blinds so light will come in. However, I'm located on the building that doesn't get sun (therefore, light comes in but isn't direct sunlight or really indirect sunlight. It's just light...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2008, 07:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,813
Posted By datousteve
sorry for the noob question but what are spikes? ...

sorry for the noob question but what are spikes? The only spikes i know of are the on the bottom of shoes. :blushing:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,813
Posted By datousteve
Who uses hairsprays nowadays anyways?

Who uses hairsprays nowadays anyways?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,082
Posted By datousteve
What specs should I be watching when purchasing a bulb for a phal?

Hello everyone,

I just noticed that the lights in my office operate off of motion sensor. In other words, my office gets no light on the weekends and only on the weekdays between the hours of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,813
Posted By datousteve
Is a bathroom a good place to keep an orchid?

I figure the room has moisture (due to the shower) and sufficient sun if you have a window. What you guys think? :rofl:
Forum: Hybrids 04-07-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,928
Posted By datousteve
Thank you Ross. I also noticed that my clear...

Thank you Ross.

I also noticed that my clear plastic liner has no slits in it like the ones sold on repotme.com

I was thinking of purchasing some MSU fertilizer and some new plastic liners w/...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,338
Posted By datousteve
Great looking setup!!!:waving Do you point...

Great looking setup!!!:waving

Do you point the fan directly towards the leaves and roots of the orchid for the entire day?

Also... I noticed the orchid I picked up (yellow phal w/ pink...
Forum: Hybrids 04-07-2008, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,928
Posted By datousteve
Are pots with holes better for phals?

Hi guys,

I just purchased my first orchid and it came in a ceramic pot that doesn't have holes. I see that alot of the pots sold online specifically for orchids has holes. I assume the holes...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,338
Posted By datousteve
My orchid I plan on growing indoors in an office...

My orchid I plan on growing indoors in an office so I'll hvae to generate my own breeze. I'm currently debating between a rotating fan (which would be more clumsy) or a small desk fan (smaller but...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2008, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,338
Posted By datousteve
I guess my main question is: I've read a...

I guess my main question is:

I've read a few fact sheets about phals and have a general idea of how to take care of them. For example, the excerpt below is taken from a caresheet.

"Light is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,338
Posted By datousteve
Do orchids like airflow on their roots, leaves, or flowers?

I'm guessing roots but I want to make sure.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2008, 04:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,092
Posted By datousteve
do you mean 12 inches from the flowers or the...

do you mean 12 inches from the flowers or the leaves?

trying to grow in the office also.. :)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-06-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,456
Posted By datousteve
Thank you for the advice. I just picked up my...

Thank you for the advice. I just picked up my first orchid... a yellowish phal. :)

With regards to watering, it appears that people recommend doing it weakly weekly. What does this mean...
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