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Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-28-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,882
Posted By brush
Cases for and against double potting?

I double pot all of my phals . Not only does it finish off or suit the orchid , it is neater than just the plastic pot it's planted in . The second pot is usually a clay pot , which when watering the...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 04-24-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,168
Posted By brush
All impressive blooms!

All impressive blooms!
Forum: Propagation 04-22-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,036
Posted By brush
Well , in my opinion , they seem to have a good...

Well , in my opinion , they seem to have a good set of roots on them . I think they should do fine when potted up .
Do you know if your neighbor developed the roots in water or did the roots...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-05-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,025
Posted By brush
My username came about when I bought a...

My username came about when I bought a Phalaenopsis which was mostly white but on the edges of each petal it looked like I had just finished brushing the edges of the petals with a light shade of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-27-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,439
Posted By brush
You really do have a dilema on your hands Paul ....

You really do have a dilema on your hands Paul . I once had a keiki growing from the spike on a mature phal . It was root bare for quite a long time and I too was afraid I would lose it before it got...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-15-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,621
Posted By brush
Difficulty in Vegetative Propagation of Phalaenopsis

I have to agree with Bob , I just let mine to their thing . I have left some of the spikes on my phals , as long as they stay nice and green and they often reward me with a keiki . So far I have...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-17-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,097
Posted By brush
I have to agree with everyone on this one , looks...

I have to agree with everyone on this one , looks pretty much like plant shock due to sudden temperature changes . If you transported it in a plastic covering , in cold weather , that will surely...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-07-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,958
Posted By brush
I find when I am doing my watering routine for my...

I find when I am doing my watering routine for my phals , it is a good time to inspect as well as clean your leaves . I use a very soft brush ,like a blush brush to dust the leaves , you know the...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 02-28-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,146
Posted By brush
Your pictures are cool . You cannot tell they are...

Your pictures are cool . You cannot tell they are just models , they look like the real deal.
Forum: Propagation 02-22-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,906
Posted By brush
It is great that you can use the keiki paste to...

It is great that you can use the keiki paste to increase your orchids . I have wondered about the paste for quite some time now . But I am finding that my orchids are producing keikis on their own...
Forum: Hybrids 12-03-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By brush
Hello Pilot , I had a little closer look at your...

Hello Pilot , I had a little closer look at your mini phal noid . I did compare yours with mine and there is a slight variation in the pronounced purple lines on mine and yours . If you would like to...
Forum: Hybrids 12-01-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By brush
I have one just like this one , it is called Phal...

I have one just like this one , it is called Phal Sogo Vivien.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-04-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By brush
When one of my phals produces a keiki , I always...

When one of my phals produces a keiki , I always use the rule of three . Three roots , three leaves , three inches long . This way it has a good chance when potting it on its' own . Hope this...
Forum: Species 10-21-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,787
Posted By brush
Thanks for your comments on my question . If I do...

Thanks for your comments on my question . If I do try it , it will be one plant and it will be in the spring .

If nitrogen impedes blooming , is it wise just to use a bloom booster and espom...
Forum: Species 10-13-2009, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,787
Posted By brush
Knox Gelatin

While cleaning out my kitchen cupboards I came across a package of Knox Gelatin . Not sure how long it had been there . I was looking for the expiry date on it , and as I continued I started reading...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-25-2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,774
Posted By brush
I have to agree with the fans as well . I have...

I have to agree with the fans as well . I have phals in all exposures and have a fan running for part or most of the day that the sun is out , winter or summer . In my southern exposure when the sun...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 09-25-2009, 07:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,713
Posted By brush
Well for me I don't seem to care for the big...

Well for me I don't seem to care for the big floofy , fancy orchids that there are . I really like the simple huge flowers of the phals. The big white ones are especially simple and easy to care for...
Forum: Contests & Polls 08-10-2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,389
Posted By brush
My original guess was 9 but it is taken so I am...

My original guess was 9 but it is taken so I am guessing 12.
Forum: Contests & Polls 08-09-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,389
Posted By brush
I will say 9.

I will say 9.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-26-2009, 08:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,390
Posted By brush
I use a product called Sticky Sticks for any...

I use a product called Sticky Sticks for any problem with gnats . It is a little piece of sticky yellow paper on a stick you place in your pot to catch any flying insects . When I water my plants I...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 06-23-2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,779
Posted By brush
I too am amazed at the toughness of orchids . I...

I too am amazed at the toughness of orchids . I repotted one a few months ago , no roots to speak of left on it . To my amazement , it has grown at least 4 new roots and leaves are doing very well . ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 06-23-2009, 07:37 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,782
Posted By brush
In my collection now , I have 90 orchids . Is...

In my collection now , I have 90 orchids . Is this normal ? Not sure exactly if it is normal but I guess it is normal if you have an obsession with orchids . You just have to collect the one you...
Forum: Hybrids 06-22-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,602
Posted By brush
It's too bad I did not live in your neck of the...

It's too bad I did not live in your neck of the woods , I would surely take that beauty off your hands . I absolutely love phals , especially these ones . I am sure someone would love to have such a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-22-2009, 06:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By brush
A Q tip is an instrument people use to clean...

A Q tip is an instrument people use to clean their ears . It basically is a stick with a ball of cotton on either end .
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-20-2009, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By brush
Well that is one way of putting it . I have a...

Well that is one way of putting it . I have a keiki developing at the moment , has been awhile actually . It took forever for any sign of root growth and because the node where it was growing from...
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