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Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-30-2010, 03:17 AM

Replies: 25

A Phal in a glass jar??

Views: 3,870

Posted By Kath

Thanks for your help, and I will keep you posted,...

Thanks for your help, and I will keep you posted, but it won't be for some time yet! I'm keeping it snug in the house for the moment as the conservatory where it stays normally is cold, with...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-29-2010, 01:00 PM

Replies: 25

A Phal in a glass jar??

Views: 3,870

Posted By Kath

This is great! I think I'll be keeping it in its...

This is great! I think I'll be keeping it in its glass vase for the moment, and giving it enough water to keep it looking healthy. Once every 2 weeks they said, which seems about right once the...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-28-2010, 08:10 AM

Replies: 25

A Phal in a glass jar??

Views: 3,870

Posted By Kath

The green moss is rather ugly, and came with the...

The green moss is rather ugly, and came with the plant, but it's been removed now!

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-28-2010, 08:05 AM

Replies: 25

A Phal in a glass jar??

Views: 3,870

Posted By Kath

Yes it was. It was given to me in the jar, but...

Yes it was. It was given to me in the jar, but the roots still had the marks of the original pot it was in. I hope it'll grow into this glass jar nicely. I don't think it'll reflower for some...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-27-2010, 04:38 PM

Replies: 25

A Phal in a glass jar??

Views: 3,870

Posted By Kath

My thoughts entirely! I'll be leaving it in he...

My thoughts entirely! I'll be leaving it in he jar for the moment, and it'll be fun watching the new roots!

Thanks for your compliments!

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-27-2010, 03:59 PM

Replies: 25

A Phal in a glass jar??

Views: 3,870

Posted By Kath

I hope this works! That's why only sent one...

I hope this works! That's why only sent one photo, I could upload anymore!

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-27-2010, 11:27 AM

Replies: 25

A Phal in a glass jar??

Views: 3,870

Posted By Kath

Thanks for your advice. I think I'll leave it...

Thanks for your advice. I think I'll leave it there for the moment, as it is growing well. Just a little water to keep the humidity in the glass. Do you think it will reflower un this environment

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-27-2010, 08:51 AM

Replies: 25

A Phal in a glass jar??

Views: 3,870

Posted By Kath

A Phal in a glass jar??

I was given a beautiful phal for my birthday, and it was in a glass vase! I have left it in its pot for the moment, but I don't really know what to do with it. I am tempted to leave it where it is,...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

11-20-2010, 08:34 AM

Replies: 324

Sticky: Which orchids in YOUR collection get a winter rest?

Views: 241,703

Posted By Kath

Here in Normandy, France, the weather is getting...

Here in Normandy, France, the weather is getting cooler, and I have three phals with new flower spikes just coming thro, and a Ryncosophrocattleya which is preparing to burst into flower. I don't...

Forum: Off Topic - Totally

11-16-2010, 03:05 AM

Replies: 120

Sticky: Tantrum Thread .. OK People! Sound Off!

Views: 95,647

Posted By Kath

Unfortunately, these salespersons are working...

Unfortunately, these salespersons are working against their own interests. The more they hassle the punters, the more people will end up buying on internet, and by so doing, they may well find that...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-22-2010, 06:27 AM

Replies: 10

The Catt who came in from the cold!

Views: 1,963

Posted By Kath

Oh dear it's really quite complicated! I shall...

Oh dear it's really quite complicated! I shall change it to another place. It's never had direct sunlight, but perhaps the light is a little bright, as all the leaves are going yellow at the...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-21-2010, 03:51 AM

Replies: 10

The Catt who came in from the cold!

Views: 1,963

Posted By Kath

I think my problem is too much light, as I now...

I think my problem is too much light, as I now have a conservatory where I can keep the orchids, so you've all given my the answer to my problem - too much light. I didn't realise that Catts grew in...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-20-2010, 04:47 AM

Replies: 10

The Catt who came in from the cold!

Views: 1,963

Posted By Kath

I put it outside out of frustration! I know it...

I put it outside out of frustration! I know it was not the best idea, but I was getting slightly annoyed with this plant which was getting paler and paler is colour. Ok it wasn't a good idea, but...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-19-2010, 09:41 AM

Replies: 10

The Catt who came in from the cold!

Views: 1,963

Posted By Kath

The Catt who came in from the cold!

I have a Cattleya that doesn't want to die! I've had it for a long time, and it had given me flowers regularly. It hasn't flowered for some years now, so we had a long discussion the two of us, and...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-12-2010, 04:17 AM

Replies: 6

Can I trim my V. Pachara Delight roots?

Views: 2,179

Posted By Kath

thanks for the info! I'll do that. I have a...

thanks for the info! I'll do that. I have a Cattleya that is over 6 years old, and it's looking very "tired". How can I transplant it, and into what medium?

Forum: Beginner Discussion

10-12-2010, 03:05 AM

Replies: 6

Can I trim my V. Pachara Delight roots?

Views: 2,179

Posted By Kath

Does the same go for other orchids, like Catts or...

Does the same go for other orchids, like Catts or Dens? I don't want to cut the roots, but I've always wondered.

Forum: Off Topic - Totally

06-17-2010, 08:13 AM

Replies: 120

Sticky: Tantrum Thread .. OK People! Sound Off!

Views: 95,647

Posted By Kath

I keep cutting them back- this spring was the...

I keep cutting them back- this spring was the first time I've ever completely chopped them back, and was so relieved to see them really come back strong- but now I keep having to chop them so that...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

04-21-2010, 04:26 AM

Replies: 324

Sticky: Which orchids in YOUR collection get a winter rest?

Views: 241,703

Posted By Kath

Wonderful! Thank you so much!! I have a lot of...

Wonderful! Thank you so much!! I have a lot of phals to treat, so I've warned the the bugs I'm on my way!!;)

Forum: Beginner Discussion

04-20-2010, 09:27 AM

Replies: 324

Sticky: Which orchids in YOUR collection get a winter rest?

Views: 241,703

Posted By Kath

1 tablespoon cinnamon extract (liquid) about 1...

1 tablespoon cinnamon extract (liquid) about 1 tablespoon dish washing liquid and about 1/3 the size of your spray container filled with alcohol. Lets say for argument sake, you have a 3 cup ...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

02-02-2010, 10:47 AM

Replies: 324

Sticky: Which orchids in YOUR collection get a winter rest?

Views: 241,703

Posted By Kath

That's no problem. I'll try again and see if I...

That's no problem. I'll try again and see if I can keep the little critters under control!

Forum: Beginner Discussion

02-02-2010, 07:38 AM

Replies: 324

Sticky: Which orchids in YOUR collection get a winter rest?

Views: 241,703

Posted By Kath

[ When I used methylated spirits I applied it...

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When I used methylated spirits I applied it directly with a paintbrush and it kills on contact. It just doesn't get the ones you can't see

Thanks so much! :bowingI'll try the get them drunk,...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

02-02-2010, 03:04 AM

Replies: 324

Sticky: Which orchids in YOUR collection get a winter rest?

Views: 241,703

Posted By Kath

Sorry to show my ignorance, but what is 409...

Sorry to show my ignorance, but what is 409 please?? The rest I can cope with:)

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-31-2010, 10:05 AM

Replies: 324

Sticky: Which orchids in YOUR collection get a winter rest?

Views: 241,703

Posted By Kath

On your list there's no Phals, but they need care...

On your list there's no Phals, but they need care through the winter too, don't they? I left mine in the conservatory, and one of them was severely burned from frost. I've attached a photo. What...

Forum: Cymbidium Alliance

01-02-2010, 04:17 AM

Replies: 11

Why does my green cym turn white??

Views: 3,270

Posted By Kath

This has been all most instructive, and thank you...

This has been all most instructive, and thank you all for your help! I'll see what happens next year. The flowers I hope will come will lots of fertiliser, and I'll try your suggestions.

Forum: Cymbidium Alliance

01-01-2010, 10:29 AM

Replies: 11

Why does my green cym turn white??

Views: 3,270

Posted By Kath

Thanks for your reply. Does this happens to...

Thanks for your reply. Does this happens to orchids - they change colour in the shade? :scratchhead: Are green orchids grown in dark greenhouses before being brought to garden centres?

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