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Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-07-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,417
Posted By orkie
I haven't had any twisting with my vandas and...

I haven't had any twisting with my vandas and keep them so close to the window that I think that is the reason, but I have other monopodial orchids, like Sedirea that have twisted like crazy...I've...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 07-07-2010, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,417
Posted By orkie
Hi, I grow vandas and vandaceous in my...

Hi,

I grow vandas and vandaceous in my house. Check out the Vanda Pachara Delight recent post, I go through how I care for mine indoors, although I summer that particular plant and some others...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-07-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,858
Posted By orkie
CTB: It's actually 11! (Not that I'm...

CTB:

It's actually 11! (Not that I'm counting or anything!).
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-06-2010, 08:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,858
Posted By orkie
Thanks Swamper! This plant def. tested my...

Thanks Swamper! This plant def. tested my patience for the past 3 years and I decided until I bloomed it, I was not buying any other full Vandas or full Vanda hybrids, just intergeneric vandaceous...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-06-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,858
Posted By orkie
For everyone who wants to see some pics (these...

For everyone who wants to see some pics (these aren't "nice" well framed shots, just a few so people can check it out, if I have some time later to set up for nicer pics, I'll add those as well)....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-06-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,858
Posted By orkie
I am in the Northeast, so I have very different...

I am in the Northeast, so I have very different conditions than you, but I have a V. Pachara Delight in bloom for the first time this year (I've had it 3 years) with 2 spikes and all flowers opened...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-02-2010, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,355
Posted By orkie
Stefpix is right, you are more likely to find...

Stefpix is right, you are more likely to find green coconuts or those in the husk in ethnic areas, like Chinatowns or Central American neighborhoods especially.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-02-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,331
Posted By orkie
Coconut water is clearish and comes from green...

Coconut water is clearish and comes from green coconuts. It will be labeled as coconut water. It's often sold as a health drink as well, I think it tastes great and is low in calories.

Coconut...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-02-2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,968
Posted By orkie
I have a Phal bellina seedling and a violacea and...

I have a Phal bellina seedling and a violacea and I agree, they are slowwwwwwww. I've had the bellina for just about a year and it just started a new leaf about 2 weeks ago. My violacea I've had...
Forum: About this board 07-01-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,715
Posted By orkie
Yes! I logged onto the orchidboard for the first...

Yes! I logged onto the orchidboard for the first time in a few weeks Sunday night and immediatley my computer went nuts...it dumped a bunch of trojans and a fake anti-virus system on to it. It was a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-30-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,011
Posted By orkie
King, I'm curious about what you think I may be...

King, I'm curious about what you think I may be doing that allows me to ignore humidity concerns for the most part? Just to give you more info, I have a max-min thermometer/hygrometer right in with...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-28-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,011
Posted By orkie
I would not jump to conclusions based on what...

I would not jump to conclusions based on what other people say are easy or hard orchids to grow.

It all depends on how you water, your light (is it from the east, west, south , north), and how...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 05-22-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By orkie
Oh and if your neice and her daughters go to...

Oh and if your neice and her daughters go to Korzo by chance, the Halusky appetizer is amazing!!!! (My grandmother is Slovakian and it's better than hers! shhhhh...!)
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 05-22-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By orkie
The best Hungarian place is in Brooklyn (it's...

The best Hungarian place is in Brooklyn (it's right by my house,), it's called Korzo and it's awesome (it's got a variety of Eastern European food). Easy to get to if you don't mind taking the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,797
Posted By orkie
For the plants I put outside, I make packets of...

For the plants I put outside, I make packets of dynamite fertilzer pellets out of coffee filters and twist tie them to the pots. It works out very well for me and I do't worry about them pretty much...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-07-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,068
Posted By orkie
A lot of people will suggest Phalaenopsis hybrids...

A lot of people will suggest Phalaenopsis hybrids as a good beginner orchid, but many Oncidium, Dendrobium, and Cattleya hybrids are quite easy as well, but they usually need higher light (in...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-28-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By orkie
It is a nobile type Den. It is probably from...

It is a nobile type Den. It is probably from Yamamoto, check out the website for care Yamamoto Dendrobiums Hawaii (http://www.yamamotodendrobiums.com/) .
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-26-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,775
Posted By orkie
Nice flower! I have one of these and was...

Nice flower! I have one of these and was wondering the bloom progression. Mine has a new growth with a sheath, but the sheath is empty...does this plant typically have a wait between sheath and buds...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-21-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By orkie
You can use RHS orchid register to look up...

You can use RHS orchid register to look up registered hybrids or the parents for a cross. You can google it.

Lots and lots of hybrids look pretty much identical, and there is also a lot of...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-21-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,594
Posted By orkie
I can't tell, but are these plants near a window?...

I can't tell, but are these plants near a window?

The Den. needs a lot of sun to flower well next year. I would put it outside if possible (all my nobile type Yamamoto Dens live on my fire escape...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-20-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,385
Posted By orkie
Not sure about reasonable, but here's a vendor...

Not sure about reasonable, but here's a vendor who has 'Coronation'

1888Orchids.com - Blc. Pamela Hetherington "Coronation" AM/AOS (http://www.1888orchids.com/product_p/a00136.htm)

You may also...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-20-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,245
Posted By orkie
Nobile type Dens. need some specialized care in...

Nobile type Dens. need some specialized care in order to bloom each year. Yours is a Yamamoto hybrid, and I would read through his website for details on the care, as it is a bit different than the...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-20-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By orkie
Oh, and mine range in winter nights at about 50...

Oh, and mine range in winter nights at about 50 degrees near the window and into the 80's during summer days. I don't know if they like these temps, but they seem fine.

And to be clear in case I...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-20-2010, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By orkie
I grow similar Brassia hybrids in my house, where...

I grow similar Brassia hybrids in my house, where the humidity ranges from 30-70%. Mine are in a western exposure and get some, but not tons of direct sun in the late afternoon.

I water mine when...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-20-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,385
Posted By orkie
Yes that does make more sense, although there is...

Yes that does make more sense, although there is no way of finding a specific un-named, unawarded plant from that long ago unless you can contact the original person it came from...but if it's...
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