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Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-21-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,790
Posted By Viia
The newest growth doesn't have any roots at all...

The newest growth doesn't have any roots at all (not even rotten or dried ones), but it hasn't formed into a bulb yet. The leafless newer bulb is still pretty plump and healthy looking except for all...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-14-2011, 04:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,790
Posted By Viia
It's a Kiwi Choice x Arthur Elle. I never spray...

It's a Kiwi Choice x Arthur Elle. I never spray the leaves so that shouldn't be the cause of the black spots.

I will get a recent photo and post that up soon. The thing the worries me is that it's...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-08-2011, 03:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,790
Posted By Viia
Unhappy Black spots & loss of all NEW growth on zygo

Apologizes in advance for the long post, but I could really use some help with my zygo. I have had this plant for about a year and a half now. It has never flowered and all the new leaves get brown...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-21-2010, 07:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By Viia
Those are mycorrhiza. They have a symbiotic...

Those are mycorrhiza. They have a symbiotic relationship with orchids and are used to germinate orchid seeds (the mycorrhiza provides energy for the seeds to grow). My mom also had some pop up in her...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 09-08-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,122
Posted By Viia
To cut or not to cut: Ansellia africana canes rotting

I hope you guys can help me save my gorgeous Ansellia africana. I was away for 6 weeks and bf was left with the orchid watering. He stuck to the once-a-week watering and didn't notice that the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-14-2010, 07:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,837
Posted By Viia
Any time of the year? Next season? Oh goodness......

Any time of the year? Next season? Oh goodness... I thought orchids were supposed to bring pleasure, not torture lol
Forum: Identification Forum 05-14-2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By Viia
Question What orchid is this?

My mom got an orchid for her birthday and the tag simply says "Orchid Mix". My novice self has some guesses but I wanted to ask the experts :P Any ideas?
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-11-2010, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,837
Posted By Viia
Phew ok so there's still hope! It's a...

Phew ok so there's still hope! It's a brassolaeliocattleya (the one that's my avatar). It's a "Trick or Treat" x "Morning Glory" x something else from what I remember...

My other dialaeliocattleya...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-07-2010, 04:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,837
Posted By Viia
Unhappy Will it still flower?

My Cattleya has grown a new pbulb to maturity and there's a thin green "sheath" at the top but nothing is maturing inside it. It's been like that about a month. It has now started to grow a new...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-07-2010, 03:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,447
Posted By Viia
Thank you, me too! I especially can't wait for...

Thank you, me too! I especially can't wait for the Zygopetalum. Wish I could speed up the process haha
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-04-2010, 07:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,447
Posted By Viia
Talking My 4 new additions

On Saturday I went to Duckitt Nurseries open day in Darling, South Africa (our biggest orchid nursery) and came home with 4 new "children"! I had set myself a goal of not more than 3 orchids, so 4 is...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 04-27-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,324
Posted By Viia
Question Big black splotches on Cym.

I've had this Cym. for about a year now. It's planted in wood chip orchid mix and gets watered once or twice a week, depending on the heat. It's on the north-facing balcony in the early morning and...
Forum: Identification Forum 09-14-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 30,711
Posted By Viia
So far the orchids on 1 stump are doing very...

So far the orchids on 1 stump are doing very well. The stump is also starting to grow green "leaves". Right now they are just little green sticks coming out of the top of the stump. The orchids on...
Forum: Identification Forum 09-02-2009, 10:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 30,711
Posted By Viia
I have no idea if the stump is dead or alive....

I have no idea if the stump is dead or alive. I've only had it a few days so have never seen it with leaves but apparently they're fern-like.

I put them in a tray with a little bit of water and...
Forum: Identification Forum 08-31-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 30,711
Posted By Viia
Question Zimbabwean orchid

So I bought 2 orchids from a guy that brings them in from Zimbabwe. Yup... got them on the side of the road :P I have no clue what they are or how to take proper care of them (or if they are really...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 07-09-2009, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,188
Posted By Viia
Smile Cymbidium and 2 Cattleyas in Bloom

I haven't been on the forums in forever because my orchid pegged. I recently bought 3 new orchids so thought I would show them off :) I'm so happy to have orchids again, they're so stunning! I hope...
Forum: Hybrids 07-25-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,221
Posted By Viia
Well I'm very new to orchids but isn't that a...

Well I'm very new to orchids but isn't that a moth orchid? I have one which has identical blossoms. Don't remember the scientific name for it though :P
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-25-2008, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,989
Posted By Viia
Oh ok I didn't see it in Hortes then, but I have...

Oh ok I didn't see it in Hortes then, but I have been there. Not in Tallinn any more though :( I saw it at the flower shop in Kristiine Keskus and I'm 99% sure it wasn't in a small pot, just seemed...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-23-2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,989
Posted By Viia
Hortes hmm sounds familiar :P Ah you managed to...

Hortes hmm sounds familiar :P Ah you managed to find a pic lol I searched for quite a while and found nothing. I also went back to the shop to take a picture but the orchid had been sold. But yes it...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 07-23-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,524
Posted By Viia
Thanks :) I already have the itch haha I want to...

Thanks :) I already have the itch haha I want to get another orchid but not now, it's so cold in my apartment in winter so probably not the best time to introduce new plants.

When I got back home...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 07-14-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,524
Posted By Viia
Thanks Faan, I'll check out the store on...

Thanks Faan, I'll check out the store on Landsdowne, I'm in that area a fair bit. My orchid came from Woolies so I can't really go back there for orchid supplies :P

Even though this is a generic...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-14-2008, 04:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,002
Posted By Viia
Hi Liisa, another Estonian here :) I live in...

Hi Liisa, another Estonian here :) I live in South Africa but right now I'm in Tallinn visiting my mother. And it's true, a lot has changed since I was here 6 years ago.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-14-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,989
Posted By Viia
Ok makes sense :) It seems like it would be...

Ok makes sense :) It seems like it would be really difficult to water and drain when the entire plant and flowers are in the vase. Especially when they need to be watered so often.

I wish I could...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 07-14-2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,524
Posted By Viia
Ah, I'm not alone. I live in Cape Town. I haven't...

Ah, I'm not alone. I live in Cape Town. I haven't actually searched much, but are there any stores with a wide selection of orchid pots? I haven't really found anything I like at Stodels or Pick N...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 07-14-2008, 04:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By Viia
Ooh it's beautiful!

Ooh it's beautiful!
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