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Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 10-18-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Posted By Tami Bell
Thanks Ramón will do

Thanks Ramón will do
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 10-17-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Posted By Tami Bell
Question First Neo - What to look for

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Tomorrow I will be heading to Redlands Annual Orchid sale and will be looking to purchase my first Neofinetia. I intend to grow it in the traditional style. Before I buy, I'd love some...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-13-2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,590
Posted By Tami Bell
Ross, I keep hearing about neem oil, what...

Ross,

I keep hearing about neem oil, what exactly is it and what are the uses of it?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-13-2008, 10:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,508
Posted By Tami Bell
I MISS snow!!! I'll trade you a month in the...

I MISS snow!!! I'll trade you a month in the tropics for a month of snow....seriously.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-13-2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,749
Posted By Tami Bell
I admit to being a novice and having killed a...

I admit to being a novice and having killed a good number of orchids in the last year - all from ignorance. First bit of advice is to keep reading on here and orchid information provided by the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-13-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,508
Posted By Tami Bell
Isn't it though!!!! Every time I walk onto my...

Isn't it though!!!! Every time I walk onto my porch I just stare at it and smile!!! :D :D

We had a storm last night during football, I swear I looked out the window most of the game making...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-13-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,704
Posted By Tami Bell
Already tried that, see in our house, I'm the dog...

Already tried that, see in our house, I'm the dog person, hubby likes cats.

We have a 85lb very rotten Rottie and an equally spoiled cocker spaniel.

The rottie sleeps with hubby's orchid...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-13-2008, 12:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,704
Posted By Tami Bell
Good point, but Ray, you don't happen to have a...

Good point, but Ray, you don't happen to have a product that keeps cats away from orchids do you??:evil:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2008, 11:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,508
Posted By Tami Bell
They still have not arrived. I sent Bill and...

They still have not arrived. I sent Bill and email asking about shipping etc but have not heard back.

The few I had left here I replanted some correctly and have 2 in bags trying to save them.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,508
Posted By Tami Bell
Yes, that's the show I went too and had a...

Yes, that's the show I went too and had a fantastic time. I also joined the society.

I'll be heading out next weekend for the Redlands show looking for many a plant more or two and humidity...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2008, 11:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,508
Posted By Tami Bell
Sorry about the late reply. I counted this...

Sorry about the late reply. I counted this morning, 2 stalks with 5 on one 6 on the other for a total of 11 and I think I have another that has not bloomed yet.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-12-2008, 03:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,704
Posted By Tami Bell
Question Cleaning pots and leaves - Rise and Shine maybe?

I was wondering if anyone has tried any product, like rise and shine to clean both plant leaves and pots from calcium/fungicide etc deposits.

Or if anyone has a homemade recipe to clean both I'd...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-11-2008, 11:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,508
Posted By Tami Bell
Smile Fell in love with a Vanda at an orchid show today

I spent most of this afternoon at an orchid show. Aside from seeing some of the most beautiful orchids I learned a lot and met some really nice people.

I also joined my first society, East...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,462
Posted By Tami Bell
Thinking about it, I've now come to the belief...

Thinking about it, I've now come to the belief this order will be a fantastic learning experience for me. Being in Homestead, I can pick up in full bloom orchids any day of the week if I'd like.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,462
Posted By Tami Bell
I was planning on writing you when they came in...

I was planning on writing you when they came in and letting you know how they look plus I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions.

Btw, are you going to be at the EEOS Show this weekend? I'm going...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,964
Posted By Tami Bell
As of now I have absolutely nothing in bloom...

As of now I have absolutely nothing in bloom aside from flowering bonsai's and have good growth on the first Den pic. As soon as the plastic arrives she's going in it.

The second Den, well I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,964
Posted By Tami Bell
I have some anti-fungal for my bonsai's and just...

I have some anti-fungal for my bonsai's and just sprayed it on the black spots, but I've decided the few orchids I have left are getting re-potted in plastic.

I have them all in clay pots now and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2008, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,964
Posted By Tami Bell
:blushing: mushroom?!?!?! Can I die from...

:blushing: mushroom?!?!?! Can I die from embarrassment now?????:coverlaugh:

Honestly, I've never felt a mushroom that hard before but I'm going to go pull it out now before a cat decides to eat...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2008, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,462
Posted By Tami Bell
In my defense, it was a snap purchase after I...

In my defense, it was a snap purchase after I finally killed off two more orchids, espcially one of largest Phalanopsis I've ever seen, the leaves would get close to 22" and the blooms were...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2008, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,462
Posted By Tami Bell
Yes I know, kicking myself in the rear end for...

Yes I know, kicking myself in the rear end for making such a snap purchase. You know when you're at line in the grocery store and that candy bar just screams your name? It was one of those.

I'm...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,964
Posted By Tami Bell
Dendrobium Detectives needed - what is it?

I have two orchids I need help identifying what is on/growing on them.

First is a flourishing (but not flowering:(( ) dendrobium (I think :blushing: ) that has pin sized, black dots on some of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2008, 03:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,124
Posted By Tami Bell
Thank you for the tip, I've always just soaked it...

Thank you for the tip, I've always just soaked it for about 30 minutes before use.

I'm going to be doing a good deal of potting in the next few weeks so this tip came in at the perfect time....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-08-2008, 12:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,462
Posted By Tami Bell
Question Just ordered vandas, cattleya, Phala and Dend's many questions

I was grazing around ebay the other night and came across an orchid store that had incredible deals so I decided to make an order. This is after having killed 7-8 various orchids by not potting them...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-07-2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,124
Posted By Tami Bell
:hijacked: Sorry to hijack the thread but you...

:hijacked: Sorry to hijack the thread but you said something that caught my eye. "pre-soak potting mix 24-28 hrs before repotting?

You mean leave the mix in water for that long or soak it for...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 10-07-2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,414
Posted By Tami Bell
We are VERY humid down here, just ask my hair...

We are VERY humid down here, just ask my hair :rofl: and from the boards I just learned a HUGE mistake I've been making.

I've been misting my plants in the evening around sundown. From now...
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