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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-11-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,054
Posted By PleuroPal
Yeah, they are pretty amazing, and I'm always...

Yeah, they are pretty amazing, and I'm always learning new stuff too. Like I said, I had this same problem several years running and this tip came to me from Harry Phillips of Andy's Orchids.

My...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-10-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,054
Posted By PleuroPal
Of course many orchid species produce sweet...

Of course many orchid species produce sweet "honeydew" when they're really happy. I love it. But there does seem to be sometihng about the way Laelia anceps spikes can get a little too "sticky"...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-09-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,054
Posted By PleuroPal
Mine handles night time temps well down into the...

Mine handles night time temps well down into the 40s - and below for short periods. Daytime temps are still getting up into the 60s right now.

This is very common with Laelia anceps. I had the...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 07-19-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,539
Posted By PleuroPal
I've got 4 spikes in bloom at once now! One of...

I've got 4 spikes in bloom at once now!
One of which, the bud had fallen off a couple of month ago.
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 05-20-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,539
Posted By PleuroPal
Very nice. I've got 3 spikes at that first...

Very nice.
I've got 3 spikes at that first stage. I can't wait!
And you're so right! They just grow and grow and grow forever until finally... here come the buds!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-06-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,800
Posted By PleuroPal
I grow mine mounted outdoors year-round in...

I grow mine mounted outdoors year-round in dappled shade from oak trees. It can handle the occasional light frost in the winter and days up near 100 in the summer.
Since I finally found this spot...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-06-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By PleuroPal
Yep it's a spike. Congrats!

Yep it's a spike. Congrats!
Forum: Hybrids 05-01-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,904
Posted By PleuroPal
Nice job. That's a great looking piece of wood.

Nice job. That's a great looking piece of wood.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 05-01-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,285
Posted By PleuroPal
My leafless canes bloom repeatedly year after...

My leafless canes bloom repeatedly year after year.
Believe me, they aren't "dead."
Great job!
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-29-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,285
Posted By PleuroPal
I think you have the start of some flowers....

I think you have the start of some flowers. Congratulations.
That's exactly how mine grow.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-18-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,555
Posted By PleuroPal
Me likey!

Me likey!
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-16-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,282
Posted By PleuroPal
Are you smarter than a Chinese 2nd grader? LOL...

Are you smarter than a Chinese 2nd grader?
LOL
I think I wore out my mouse button clicking restart before I finally got it. Now I can carry on with my day.
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 04-15-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By PleuroPal
super cool

super cool
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-11-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,890
Posted By PleuroPal
OK thanks for the responses. Mine bloomed in...

OK thanks for the responses.
Mine bloomed in the summer of 2009. Since then, there has been absolutely nothing.
Last season there was no new growth, no root growth, no blooms, nothing. Like it's in...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-08-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,890
Posted By PleuroPal
Mine has been dormant for over a year. As for...

Mine has been dormant for over a year. As for this last year, my situation is pretty much exactly what you describred in terms of conditions and state of the palnt.

When I was at the Pacific...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 04-07-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,834
Posted By PleuroPal
Here's a couple of shots of that Epi...

Here's a couple of shots of that Epi pseudepidendrum taken a few days ago. I knew this was a really cool plant, but I must admit I've fallen in love with it way more than I thought I would.
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-05-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,326
Posted By PleuroPal
I love this one! Mine's been in bloom for going...

I love this one! Mine's been in bloom for going on a year. Nice job!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-02-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,245
Posted By PleuroPal
Most orchid species do like to be somewhat...

Most orchid species do like to be somewhat root-bound. That is true. But yes, at some point it becomes ridiculous. The basic rule of thumb is that when you're potting up to a larger size the root...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-01-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By PleuroPal
Nice Job!

Nice Job!
Forum: Propagation 03-29-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 945
Posted By PleuroPal
Can anything be done with this Dend cane?

Bad kitty! Knocked over one of my Dends and broke off this cane. As you can see from the pic, I've had it stuck in moist sphagnum moss for a few weeks, but other than keep the end of the spike green,...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 03-22-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,834
Posted By PleuroPal
Mine hangs in a southeast facing window, so it...

Mine hangs in a southeast facing window, so it gets full morning sun most days. I try to water it every day, but that doesn't always happen. Normal indoor temps and humidity. Not much more to it than...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 03-22-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,834
Posted By PleuroPal
Oh yeah, and that dend. bracteosum is just the...

Oh yeah, and that dend. bracteosum is just the gift that keeps on giving. It's been in near consant bloom for going on a year now. Love the colors!
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 03-22-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,834
Posted By PleuroPal
As for the Masdie, they had a bunch of them at...

As for the Masdie, they had a bunch of them at the show and they were all really fantastic. I spoke on the phone a few days later with the owner of Golden Gate Orchids, Tom, who said for some reason...
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 03-22-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,834
Posted By PleuroPal
Thanks, man! That was my very first attempt at...

Thanks, man! That was my very first attempt at mounting a plant myself and it's done really well, consistently blooming a couple of times a year. I'm really proud of it.
Forum: Orchids in Bloom 03-22-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,834
Posted By PleuroPal
Yeah, I am absolutely crazy about it. As long as...

Yeah, I am absolutely crazy about it. As long as I can get it to survive the hottest part of summer, it should be fine.
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