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Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 08-10-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,960
Posted By Masdyman
Wow, great stuff! How is it going now Ryan? ...

Wow, great stuff! How is it going now Ryan?
What mould did you use? Where did you get the clay from?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-05-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,142
Posted By Masdyman
Hello, I think you did the right thing, tossing...

Hello, I think you did the right thing, tossing out the new medium would have been a over the top reaction and washing it is just fine. In fact pouring lots of water through a few times would have...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 03-23-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,522
Posted By Masdyman
Fantastic, just started to get addicted to these...

Fantastic, just started to get addicted to these little intrigueing beauties! Just got two more! Making it 4 variaties I have already......

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Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-22-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,231
Posted By Masdyman
The are a few orchids that fall in this category...

The are a few orchids that fall in this category of potting every year. Pleione is one and many do Catasetums so I understand what the OP's dilemma is, do you reuse orchiata or not? Do you reuse one...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-22-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,891
Posted By Masdyman
I feed my collection(couple of hundred I think)...

I feed my collection(couple of hundred I think) with Akernes Rain mix at 1/2 gram litre at every watering, no flushing, no hassle. Comes out about 550-600 microsiemens, I don't know what root burn...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-22-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,074
Posted By Masdyman
I don't think 500w is enough even for a stand...

I don't think 500w is enough even for a stand alone heater to heat that space never mind soil warming cables buried. I tried 80ft of cables as air heat in a grow cabinet and it struggled at times.
...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 03-22-2014, 05:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,253
Posted By Masdyman
I do find it strange when the professionals use...

I do find it strange when the professionals use moss on a big scale and then we start panicking wanting to remove it. There is nothing wrong with quality moss. I have a Phal tetrapis C1 that I was...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-13-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,578
Posted By Masdyman
Hi Virmi and welcome to the forum! Nice young age...

Hi Virmi and welcome to the forum! Nice young age for growing orchids, keep it up!

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Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-13-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By Masdyman
That is bad news, it isn't looking good for it is...

That is bad news, it isn't looking good for it is it. My P. tetrapis C1 is doing really well in just sphagnum moss, so you could try and keep it warm but light to shady. Don't mistake warm for bright...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-13-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,323
Posted By Masdyman
I have got a Phal tetrapis C 1 and the leaves...

I have got a Phal tetrapis C 1 and the leaves started to go pale and spikes started to stall once the UK autumn/ winter kicked in. So I thought I would try it under my cool white flasking tube light...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-13-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By Masdyman
Yes I agree on the watering, but they are better...

Yes I agree on the watering, but they are better to go slightly dry than staying wet so don't over do it.

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Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-13-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,356
Posted By Masdyman
The last image looks under watered. What minimum...

The last image looks under watered. What minimum temperature is it exposed to? These are warm growers.

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Forum: Potting & Repotting 01-13-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,747
Posted By Masdyman
Rain mix, MSU, type feeds take some beating with...

Rain mix, MSU, type feeds take some beating with rain water or RO.

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Forum: Potting & Repotting 01-13-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,747
Posted By Masdyman
Many people have success with vase culture,...

Many people have success with vase culture, basically just put the roots in a vase, the plant sits on top. Watering is done by filling the vase with your water and feed, leave to soak for 15 minutes...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 01-13-2014, 06:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By Masdyman
Thanks Rosie, hope to see you knocking about! ...

Thanks Rosie, hope to see you knocking about!

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Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 01-12-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,190
Posted By Masdyman
Silver, the perlite would be also over the place,...

Silver, the perlite would be also over the place, I am always knocking plants over!

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Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 01-12-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,190
Posted By Masdyman
I sell a clay pebbles that are of irregular shape...

I sell a clay pebbles that are of irregular shape like the stuff used for semi hydro culture, I could try these but I have never used them with a mix before, how would you use them? Rockwool cubes...
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 01-12-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,190
Posted By Masdyman
I have tried bark/perlite mixes. The only problem...

I have tried bark/perlite mixes. The only problem with a lot of perlite use is the mess if the pot tips over! And it sometimes washes out of the mix. I wanted to simplify things and some ingredients...
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 01-12-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,190
Posted By Masdyman
I don't think this would have any impact within...

I don't think this would have any impact within 18 months, it hasn't with me. I have noticed a decline in some after that but after looking at the ,CHC it had broken down.
Silver, the CHC that Ray...
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 01-12-2014, 05:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,190
Posted By Masdyman
Hi Silver, The one I use is the opposite, with a...

Hi Silver, The one I use is the opposite, with a very low EC. I think on the whole the EC awareness is there for suppliers. I was wondering if the AlToronto has other info. With husk I repot after 18...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 01-11-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,018
Posted By Masdyman
:):):) USA probably a stretch to far but for...

:):):)

USA probably a stretch to far but for the EU & UK.
Forum: Coelogyne Alliance 01-11-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,190
Posted By Masdyman
Hello, Can you elaborate on this quote? and what...

Hello, Can you elaborate on this quote? and what are you basing this quote on?

Regards

---------- Post added at 09:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:50 PM ----------

I grow my to a...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 01-05-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By Masdyman
Invite to orchid forum.

Hello Fellow Forumers, I have been a member here for some time and throroughly enjoyed lurking and sometimes posting.
I also use other forums too and am now a moderator of the UKorchidforum which is...
Forum: About this board 01-05-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,515
Posted By Masdyman
That is great, I have the same thoughts. ...

That is great, I have the same thoughts.

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Forum: About this board 01-04-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,515
Posted By Masdyman
Thanks for the likes, RosieC, would it be a...

Thanks for the likes, RosieC, would it be a problem if I put this/similar post somewhere on the OB?
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