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Posted By DenmanNJ

All of my Phals are in front of a window but...

All of my Phals are in front of a window but never receive direct rays of the sun on their leaves - so the jury is still out as to what those "yellow" spots are on my Phals leaf.

Forum: Species

07-10-2021, 06:51 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

WOW. Fascinating.

WOW. Fascinating.

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07-10-2021, 03:27 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

No signs of spider mites. I spoke with a friend...

No signs of spider mites. I spoke with a friend of mine who grows orchids in his greenhouse - he said this Phal exhibits signs of sun damage. So I treated it with Epsom salts and moved it away from...

Forum: Species

07-10-2021, 10:42 AM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

What is wrong with this Phalaenopsis leaf?

This is one of my Phalaenopsis species - ID TAG LOST - Does anyone know what is going on with this leaf ?

Forum: Maxillaria Alliance

07-08-2021, 07:27 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

What do you mean you grow yours in a "tent"...

What do you mean you grow yours in a "tent" ???

Forum: Maxillaria Alliance

07-08-2021, 02:14 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

I believe you are correct - and so I am going to...

I believe you are correct - and so I am going to grow these Zygopetalum in my living room until I kill them or they die.

Forum: Maxillaria Alliance

07-08-2021, 01:56 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

I just spent a good 30-minutes researching...

I just spent a good 30-minutes researching Zygopetalum orchids online. I could not believe the amount of conflicting information I was seeing. The variance of Temps and Humidity levels from one...

Forum: Maxillaria Alliance

07-08-2021, 01:40 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

Growing and blooming an orchid are two different...

Growing and blooming an orchid are two different things. I think that we are going to extremes when we inadvertently think that Zygopetalums are not meant for home growing. Cool temps are ok, not...

Forum: Maxillaria Alliance

07-08-2021, 11:52 AM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

I will let you know what I find out .......

I will let you know what I find out .......

Forum: Maxillaria Alliance

07-08-2021, 11:47 AM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

I'm gonna check the the members of the...

I'm gonna check the the members of the Zygopetalum group on Facebook, and see who is growing these in their home, and what their experience is. No Orchid nursery has ever mentioned that these are...

Forum: Maxillaria Alliance

07-08-2021, 11:39 AM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

WOW! I gotta tell you that this is a real bummer....

WOW! I gotta tell you that this is a real bummer. Then these orchids are no different than a Masdevallia - High Humidity and Cool Temps. This is a real Bummer. I have yet to be able to find a...

Forum: Maxillaria Alliance

07-06-2021, 05:09 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

Well, I may have an answer -- I just finished...

Well, I may have an answer -- I just finished watching a video on YouTube on Zygopetalum. It appears these black spots are caused by a lack of Air circulation. Zygo's can't tolerate "still air". The...

Forum: Maxillaria Alliance

07-06-2021, 02:45 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

Here are photo's of my Zygopetalum.

Here are photo's of my Zygopetalum.

Forum: Maxillaria Alliance

07-06-2021, 02:41 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

I have this Zygopetalum in my home (No...

I have this Zygopetalum in my home (No Greenhouse) and would like to talk to someone who also grows Zygopetalum in their home.

Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance

07-05-2021, 07:32 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

Forgot to mention that I have about 30 mounted...

Forgot to mention that I have about 30 mounted Dendrobium and Angraecoid orchids outdoors too...they are really happy out there!

Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance

07-05-2021, 07:09 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

Well funny you mention that...just today I moved...

Well funny you mention that...just today I moved my Zygopetalum outdoors in shade, where the humidity is higher than being indoors and the temp today was 80.

Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance

07-05-2021, 06:56 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

What is "Mps"????? Coz that is a new one for me....

What is "Mps"????? Coz that is a new one for me. Right now with summer here and lots of Central AC on, there is no humidity in the house, and my orchids are definitely suffering. I'm seeing blackspot...

Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance

07-05-2021, 06:47 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

It has never flowered, so I have no idea what the...

It has never flowered, so I have no idea what the flowers look like.

Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance

07-05-2021, 06:41 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

The Miltonia I have is tagged as "Miltonia", yet...

The Miltonia I have is tagged as "Miltonia", yet the Internet has it listed as a "Miltoniopsis". So, quite honestly, I have no idea what plant I have or now even how to take care of it.

Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance

07-05-2021, 04:31 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

Ahhhhhhh, I see. Well now I know that I am not...

Ahhhhhhh, I see. Well now I know that I am not going to have luck with this Miltonia/Miltoniopsis at all, and I'm figuring won't have luck with the Zygopetalum either. What a bummer!

Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance

07-05-2021, 04:28 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

HaHa, yes, isn't it the truth. Well, as for me, I...

HaHa, yes, isn't it the truth. Well, as for me, I limited myself to what I like, and that is the Slipper orchids - Paphiopedilum/Phragmipediums. I also like the Phalaenopsis species. I have a few...

Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance

07-05-2021, 03:50 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

Hmmm..well I am glad I only have 1...

Hmmm..well I am glad I only have 1 Miltonia/Miltoniopsis. No matter which one I have it doesn't like my house, or my conditions. I will be sure not to purchase another one, and yes I agree I don't...

Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance

07-05-2021, 12:48 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

What do you mean the name should be...

What do you mean the name should be "Miltoniopsis" ??? The tag reads "MILTONIA". Not Miltoniopsis.

Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance

07-05-2021, 12:29 PM

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Posted By DenmanNJ

This Miltonia is just not thriving . . .

I have this Miltonia Hawaiian Punch 'Kalapana'. I can't seem to figure out what this orchid needs. I was hoping it would grow well, but all I've done is cut down leaf after leaf.....Does anyone else...

Forum: Maxillaria Alliance

07-05-2021, 12:25 PM

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