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Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance Yesterday, 08:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,134
Posted By FranningtonBear
Update

Thank you to everyone who suggested increasing this orchid's light exposure, she has received 6 hours daily of supplemental full spectrum LED and she blooms!

Orange being my favourite colour, I am...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-20-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 244
Posted By FranningtonBear
Ahhh! I did think they looked a bit skinny but......

Ahhh! I did think they looked a bit skinny but... :rofl:
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-20-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 154
Posted By FranningtonBear
:love: Swoon... this is one for my list!

:love: Swoon... this is one for my list!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-19-2024, 02:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 244
Posted By FranningtonBear
Beautiful. And, look at those roots!!!

Beautiful. And, look at those roots!!!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-16-2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 144
Posted By FranningtonBear
:waving Hi Wade, welcome. There are lot's...

:waving Hi Wade, welcome.

There are lot's of enablers here so expect your number of orchids to increase rapidly!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-14-2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By FranningtonBear
:waving Hello and welcome! I'm also based in...

:waving Hello and welcome!

I'm also based in the UK, where about are you?
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-13-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 154
Posted By FranningtonBear
:waving Welcome :waving

:waving Welcome :waving
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 05-08-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By FranningtonBear
Wow!!

Wow!!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 977
Posted By FranningtonBear
Ditto this - I have nothing useful to add since...

Ditto this - I have nothing useful to add since living in the UK, my climate is rather different to yours but I will say, this is by far the friendliest and most knowledgeable forum I have come...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-03-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 548
Posted By FranningtonBear
Thank you! And I clearly need to rethink my...

Thank you!

And I clearly need to rethink my fertiliser choice!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-03-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 548
Posted By FranningtonBear
Growth Technology Ltd GTOFB1 Orchid Focus Bloom,1...

Growth Technology Ltd GTOFB1 Orchid Focus Bloom,1 Litre : Amazon.co.uk: Garden...
Forum: Hybrids 05-03-2024, 06:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 452
Posted By FranningtonBear
Wow!! Look at her!

Wow!! Look at her!
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 05-03-2024, 06:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,407
Posted By FranningtonBear
Wow! What a beauty!

Wow! What a beauty!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-03-2024, 06:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 375
Posted By FranningtonBear
Hi Lauchi :waving I agree with rbarata. For...

Hi Lauchi :waving

I agree with rbarata. For me personally, in my UK climate and conditions, Spagnum is too water retentive. My Phals are all in med grade bark only and are very happy and healthy...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-29-2024, 05:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 355
Posted By FranningtonBear
:waving Welcome! I'm also in the UK. I grow...

:waving Welcome!

I'm also in the UK. I grow my Dendrobiums on West facing windowsills. I don't find I need to shade any of my orchids (incl. Phals, Dens, Catts and Oncids), our Northern hemisphere...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-26-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By FranningtonBear
Looks very much like it could be!

Looks very much like it could be!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-25-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 680
Posted By FranningtonBear
:waving Welcome from the UK :waving I’m not...

:waving Welcome from the UK :waving

I’m not quite retired yet but I am extremely envious of those of you who are :lol:
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-22-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By FranningtonBear
Pictured is how I grow my (only) Tolumnia. I...

Pictured is how I grow my (only) Tolumnia. I maintain humidity by soaking the outer basket weekly and misting the bare roots daily. This plant lives on a west facing windowsill with supplemental grow...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-22-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By FranningtonBear
Ditto this, I have re-potted Den. Nobile types in...

Ditto this, I have re-potted Den. Nobile types in bloom several times without issue. Hasn't (for me) disrupted the current blooms either.

My Den. Nobile hybrids are usually still in bloom when...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-22-2024, 06:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 246
Posted By FranningtonBear
:waving Hello from over the pond :waving

:waving Hello from over the pond :waving
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-19-2024, 02:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By FranningtonBear
Welcome jmand!

Welcome jmand!
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-16-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 341
Posted By FranningtonBear
:waving Hello and welcome

:waving Hello and welcome
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-15-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 464
Posted By FranningtonBear
That sounds very sensible. I grow my Den...

That sounds very sensible.

I grow my Den Nobile types indoors (since the UK climate is not particularly orchid-friendly). I reduce water from early Nov - until I see signs of new growth but I...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 04-15-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 379
Posted By FranningtonBear
Wow! Just wow! These pictures certainly give me...

Wow! Just wow! These pictures certainly give me something to aim for!
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-15-2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By FranningtonBear
:love: Oh my, isn't Patricia glorious :love:

:love: Oh my, isn't Patricia glorious :love:
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