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Forum: Member Projects 04-28-2025, 11:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,496
Posted By MCD
I've enjoyed following some of the old project...

I've enjoyed following some of the old project threads as a lurker, but since I happened to recently add a Dendrobium species, I thought I would chime in :).

This is Dendrobium spectabile,...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-10-2025, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By MCD
As mentioned some LED strip lights come with...

As mentioned some LED strip lights come with aluminum reflectors that can optionally be installed on each side. I use Monios-L lights, and with the reflectors it works quite well on shelves in...
Forum: Hybrids 03-26-2025, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By MCD
My point was that this hybrid may be affected...

My point was that this hybrid may be affected more negatively than average by too much light, so you might need to be more careful than usual.

I don't entirely agree that "all phals want low...
Forum: Hybrids 03-26-2025, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By MCD
Not sure what makes it fussy, just that I've seen...

Not sure what makes it fussy, just that I've seen many people have issues with it on various groups/forums, so there must be something to it.

I haven't really found the sweet spot for mine; it had...
Forum: Hybrids 03-25-2025, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By MCD
It's likely a Phal. Scention, a trade name from...

It's likely a Phal. Scention, a trade name from Dutch breeder Sion, or another one of their similar fragrant hybrids that have been widely available. I happen to have one as well :) From my and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-10-2025, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,841
Posted By MCD
Just curious, did you get this from Manu? I've...

Just curious, did you get this from Manu? I've had one since November; to my not so expert eye it looks like you should water more often and keep the chunky mix more moist. I have another large...
Forum: Species 01-16-2025, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,152
Posted By MCD
Thanks for the update! Not encouraging :_(, but...

Thanks for the update! Not encouraging :_(, but we'll see how it goes...
Forum: Species 01-15-2025, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,152
Posted By MCD
Phal. kapuasensis

Hi all,

There were a few threads about this species a while back, but no recent updates so I'd be curious as to how everyone is doing with it. I got this one a few months ago, and so far I'm...
Forum: Photography 10-14-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,170
Posted By MCD
Not an expert by any means, but two things that I...

Not an expert by any means, but two things that I have found to be game changers and that I didn't fully appreciate before recently getting back into mirrorless and modern gear:

1. Having a good...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-04-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,237
Posted By MCD
When I had that happen I assumed that some rot...

When I had that happen I assumed that some rot was probably present for a while but just not visible under healthy tissue.

Your plant could still be viable if it has a good root system. Obviously...
Forum: About this board 08-27-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 106,362
Posted By MCD
Afaict the underlying issue is that the...

Afaict the underlying issue is that the orchidboard software does not recognize or use the orientation information that is stored in the image file (the "Orientation" metadata field), not that it is...
Forum: Member Projects 06-18-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,190
Posted By MCD
A primary hybrid project would be fun to follow...

A primary hybrid project would be fun to follow for me :), a fair portion of my collection is made up of Phal. primaries, along with some species and a few species x primary. And one lone...
Forum: Miniatures Show & Tell 06-13-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,250
Posted By MCD
The tags on the left look to me like...

The tags on the left look to me like "schoenorchis scolopendria" and "schoenorchis fragrans".
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-24-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,409
Posted By MCD
Quoting from a post seen on Facebook: "Since...

Quoting from a post seen on Facebook:

"Since April 10, OrchidRoots has been under DDoS attack. The server crashed immediately when the attack was detected due to the overwhelming load. We will...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 01-30-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,270
Posted By MCD
I had tried installing the download a while back...

I had tried installing the download a while back under Wine. As I recall there were various issues, for instance it requires OleDB and other things, and since I was just curious and didn't actually...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-16-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,665
Posted By MCD
Edited to remove duplicate reply. Couldn't see a...

Edited to remove duplicate reply. Couldn't see a way in the interface to delete it, maybe that requires an admin.
Forum: Growing Under Lights 01-16-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,665
Posted By MCD
Hi, I can only speak for my conditions, but I...

Hi, I can only speak for my conditions, but I have a Milsbo setup with a total of 5 24w t8 lights (1 per shelf, one shelf with 2), usually on 13h a day. The temp inside the cabinet reaches about 6C...
Forum: Orchid Show Announcements 11-27-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,134
Posted By MCD
They might have an overly restrictive firewall...

They might have an overly restrictive firewall setting on Cloudflare, which may or may not be intentional. FWIW I can't access the AAOS web site from here either (I'm in Canada).
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 10-17-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,622
Posted By MCD
There are some areas of zone 8 along the coast of...

There are some areas of zone 8 along the coast of southern BC, even a bit of zone 9 around Victoria on Vancouver Island.
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance 10-11-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,157
Posted By MCD
Not sure if that's what you're asking, but most...

Not sure if that's what you're asking, but most smart plugs/lights will let you automate with sunrise/sunset times, based on a particular location. Also with other things like weather data (temp,...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 09-14-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,792
Posted By MCD
I have about 20 or so orchids in tree fern,...

I have about 20 or so orchids in tree fern, mainly because I got several batches from a grower that uses it extensively, but then also bought an additional bag for my own use. They're mostly small...
Forum: Identification Forum 09-01-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,014
Posted By MCD
There's a company in the Netherlands called Sion...

There's a company in the Netherlands called Sion that produces a couple of mottled leaf fragrant phals under the trade names Scention and Odorion. They're widely available in some big box stores,...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - others 05-25-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,592
Posted By MCD
Great pictures! I'm jealous, mine haven't even...

Great pictures! I'm jealous, mine haven't even broken ground yet.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-28-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By MCD
Thanks! This vendor/breeder gives most of his...

Thanks! This vendor/breeder gives most of his crosses Star Trek inspired names.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 01-27-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By MCD
Bc. Star of Earendil

I have mostly Phals, but this one might yet make me a nodosa hybrid convert :) First blooms on a young but fast growing plant, almost 6in across tip to tip, nice citrus fragrance at night.
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