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Forum: Orchids in Bloom 03-06-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 301
Posted By jiblylegs
First and Second Blooms

I got this Paph Ho Chi Minh as a small seedling about 2 years ago. I've really been abusing this guy, but finally got a bloom! Not particularly spectacular, and it has seemed to stop opening more.
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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-01-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By jiblylegs
I had the same experience. A lot of online...

I had the same experience. A lot of online sources would lump paphs with phals regarding light needs. I was growing under lights and still learning when I moved my paph to the same spot as the rest...
Forum: Species 02-25-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,239
Posted By jiblylegs
My cool down is 60F for a couple weeks during the...

My cool down is 60F for a couple weeks during the coldest weeks of the year. All year it only gets to about 78F during the day.

I don’t think the particular media is as important as finding a...
Forum: Species 02-25-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,239
Posted By jiblylegs
Right now, it is blooming with 36(?) flowers. I...

Right now, it is blooming with 36(?) flowers. I feel pretty confident with its care. What I do besides the usual winter cooldown is give it a fair bit of light and I rarely let it dry out completely....
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 01-17-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By jiblylegs
I keep it potted up to maintain moisture. As I...

I keep it potted up to maintain moisture. As I understand, these would prefer not to dry out completely during active growth.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 01-17-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By jiblylegs
Hi MN Tomato, I grow my plant indoors in a...

Hi MN Tomato,

I grow my plant indoors in a modified greenhouse cabinet. I control the light levels with grow lights and it is usually >60F in my grow space. This plant has always been actively...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 01-08-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,277
Posted By jiblylegs
Yes, but I’m not sure I’m giving this one the...

Yes, but I’m not sure I’m giving this one the care it needs right now with this set-up. I have a toddler and baby that are keeping me very busy. I got behind on regularly flushing the pot and the...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 01-08-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,277
Posted By jiblylegs
One spike has completely bloomed, and the others...

One spike has completely bloomed, and the others are waiting to help extend the show for me. It has a nice musky vanilla scent. I'm actually having a lot of blasted buds, but the humidity is pretty...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-30-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 843
Posted By jiblylegs
I wanted to add that I live in Chicago, and...

I wanted to add that I live in Chicago, and earlier this year I got a Denodrobium Love Memory "Fizz". I brought it inside before the temps got below fifty, and have been growing it under lights with...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 11-13-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By jiblylegs
Dendrobium loddigesii - Quick Grower

I got this guy last year in December from Hausermann's. Had a lot of fun growing this one, it is probably the fastest grower in my entire collection. It remains to be seen if I can give it a cool...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 10-27-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 723
Posted By jiblylegs
So many more blooms to come, looks great!

So many more blooms to come, looks great!
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-26-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,277
Posted By jiblylegs
Been in spike for 2-3 months now. I'm getting...

Been in spike for 2-3 months now. I'm getting real antsy to see this show! 7 spikes total.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-13-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By jiblylegs
The plants can tell fall is coming by shorter...

The plants can tell fall is coming by shorter daylight length, cooler temps, and dryer conditions. The plant is probably going into dormancy. The days are shorter, cooler, and your home might have...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-01-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,480
Posted By jiblylegs
What’s wrong with that! 🤔 Angraecum leonis is...

What’s wrong with that! 🤔 Angraecum leonis is probably my favorite smelling plant in my collection. The scent is so pleasantly sweet. 😃
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-18-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,177
Posted By jiblylegs
This is a really great start! My entire...

This is a really great start! My entire collection is grown indoors and 80% of them live in a modified Rudsta Wide and Tall. There will be a lot of trial and error in the beginning.

As stated you...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 09-16-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,687
Posted By jiblylegs
I’ve been growing Gigantea indoors from smaller...

I’ve been growing Gigantea indoors from smaller babies for 2 years now under warm and humid conditions in my little greenhouse. One just started spiking, I hope to show pictures in a month or two.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-16-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By jiblylegs
I’m curious what particular concerns you might...

I’m curious what particular concerns you might have, but I can’t imagine there is a safe way besides carefully peeling it away from the media. I would not use a chemical treatment if they exist....
Forum: Species 08-15-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,239
Posted By jiblylegs
Phal. schilleriana Blooming

Two and half months later after the spike began developing again, I finally have a few blooms! Super excited as this is one of my first orchids and is its first bloom after 1.5 years of growing.
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Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 07-25-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By jiblylegs
It may be just as hardy. The plant hasn’t sulked...

It may be just as hardy. The plant hasn’t sulked in the heat, I just notice a lot less root growth outside of the pot now that it’s not indoors. I’ll try to keep it more moist, as it’s in a net pot...
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 07-24-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By jiblylegs
Warczewiczella amazonica x Amazing

This is my second rebloom of this vigorous plant. I put it through a lot of stress while moving and putting it outdoors. Once I have the space indoors, I hope to move it to the indoor greenhouse as...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-18-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,229
Posted By jiblylegs
Bonide carries a liquid concentrate of...

Bonide carries a liquid concentrate of Imidacloprid here (https://bonide.com/product/annual-tree-shrub-insect-control-w-systemaxx-conc/). It has instructions of how to dose it for various...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-17-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,229
Posted By jiblylegs
When we I’ve had thrips with plants, I use...

When we I’ve had thrips with plants, I use imidacloprid. It’s a systemic insecticide that you water in. It’s always done the job for me with about two applications. I wouldn’t use this on any plant...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 07-11-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,061
Posted By jiblylegs
Dendrobium Love Memory ‘Fizz’ Monster Cane

Earlier this year, I saw a bunch of these at the Chicago botanical garden orchid show and was absolutely smitten with the blooms and how floriferous it can get. As an indoor grower, space comes at a...
Forum: Propagation 07-06-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,662
Posted By jiblylegs
In my collection, a good example is Dendrobium...

In my collection, a good example is Dendrobium loddigessii. In February, I got a plant with 4 canes. I now have 3 divisions growing in the pot, 9 canes total and 5 more growing. This thing kinda...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 07-04-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,448
Posted By jiblylegs
I wish I saw more people growing these. I grow...

I wish I saw more people growing these. I grow them inside my home inside a small greenhouse and they are so easy for me. It's quite drought tolerant, doesn't mind my tap water like the cattleyas do,...
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