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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-25-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 58,752
Posted By Mastiff
Milano, Italy!

Milano, Italy!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-08-2009, 05:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,104
Posted By Mastiff
Question maxillaria tenuifolia growing tips

I've got this new chid in my collection, just arrive with an emerging spike (I'm raring to smell her coconut fragrant flower!). Have you got any particular tip about how to grow her?
Forum: Identification Forum 06-06-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,495
Posted By Mastiff
I could bet the last one is a phragmipedium, I...

I could bet the last one is a phragmipedium, I think it looks like a phragmipedium sedenii.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-06-2009, 06:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,872
Posted By Mastiff
Phals generally prefer a minimum nighttime...

Phals generally prefer a minimum nighttime temperature of 65F, no lower. They are warm temperature orchids.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-05-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,735
Posted By Mastiff
It looks like a Burrageara Nelly Isler Swiss...

It looks like a Burrageara Nelly Isler Swiss Beauty, but I could be wrong. Burrageara is a quadrageneric hybrid (Cochlioda, Miltonia, Odontoglossum and Oncidium). In fact, yours has something of a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-05-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,977
Posted By Mastiff
Love your collection! It must be a breathtaking...

Love your collection! It must be a breathtaking sight! :groupwave:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-04-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,785
Posted By Mastiff
Great link Rosie! I can only add that someone as...

Great link Rosie! I can only add that someone as an emergency measure uses to to drench the survived roots with a liquid hormon (in Italy we ve got one called 66F, but I know of one in USa colled...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-01-2009, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,202
Posted By Mastiff
I can only add don't feed them with a fertilizer...

I can only add don't feed them with a fertilizer untill they are totally recover. When they are not in good shape is safer use only water.

Good luck!:crossfing
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-31-2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,508
Posted By Mastiff
I occasionaly lit a stick in my living room and...

I occasionaly lit a stick in my living room and leave it burn until it is completely used up, though I have no problem with my orchids which are approximately 2 mt. distant.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-30-2009, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,249
Posted By Mastiff
Great news! I will go with the blue one then...

Great news! I will go with the blue one then without fear.

I love this site too. I don't have any friend fond of orchids and I really need to exchange views with others about this topic! :thanx:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-30-2009, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,249
Posted By Mastiff
And perhaps I could try it a little...

And perhaps I could try it a little diluted...pretty weird: roots mint flavoured!:D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-30-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,249
Posted By Mastiff
In Italy they import only the green, light green,...

In Italy they import only the green, light green, orange and blue ones. I use the blue one as mouthwash , so I've already got it at home. I think I will give it a try next time I need it. I read the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-30-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,249
Posted By Mastiff
Question brown listerine

Reading your answers in this forum (and the article of Camille about some home recipes), I've noticed you frequently suggest use brown listerine. In Italy I can't find this particular colour of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-29-2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,254
Posted By Mastiff
You should try to check the roots in the pot. If...

You should try to check the roots in the pot. If they are ok (green or white and plumpy) you could wait to re-pot (but wait watering until the sphang is very dry, remember that it dries quickly in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-29-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,128
Posted By Mastiff
I think that all depend on how are the roots in...

I think that all depend on how are the roots in the pot. If a good percentage of them are rotten, you should repot in a same o even smaller pot. If they are all ok you can try a pot one size bigger.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,224
Posted By Mastiff
Question good potting mix for a phal miniature

I've got this cute lilac phal miniature potted in sphag, I would like to repot her as soon as she loose her flowers because I don't find myself confortable with such a medium. But I was asking myself...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,900
Posted By Mastiff
I don't know, but Phals are very strong plant,...

I don't know, but Phals are very strong plant, and they are not so much stressed by repotting. Mine had a new leaf and was in flower when I repotted her (it was an emergency)and now the leaf is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,900
Posted By Mastiff
I was in a very similar situation a week ore two...

I was in a very similar situation a week ore two ago. I have read (and Camille of this forum agreed) that is better stay on the dry side after repotting to encourage new roots. It could happen to see...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-16-2009, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,507
Posted By Mastiff
Thumbs up Thanks to all of you for your advices. Very wise...

Thanks to all of you for your advices. Very wise advices. After cheking the roots 2 days ago, I decided to repot it immediately. Now my Phal looks fine, she seems to be not demaged by the loss of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2009, 05:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,507
Posted By Mastiff
Maybe I should wait to repot until it is not more...

Maybe I should wait to repot until it is not more flowered, what do you think?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-12-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,507
Posted By Mastiff
Do you think I shoul re-pot it now even if it is...

Do you think I shoul re-pot it now even if it is flowered?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-12-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,507
Posted By Mastiff
Question re-potting a phalaenopsis hybrid?

Last november my best friend gives me as a present for my new home a white hybrid of phalaenopsis, which is still growing well. But I have a doubt about it, because it is placed in a clay pot (very...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-11-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,022
Posted By Mastiff
I am asking myself how YOU can manage to survive...

I am asking myself how YOU can manage to survive at such a high temperature! I will surely melt!:coverlaugh:

Thank you for giving me encouragement!: Smilie_happy_peac
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-11-2009, 09:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,022
Posted By Mastiff
Thumbs up Ok, if hot temperature is not such a great...

Ok, if hot temperature is not such a great problem, I think I can provide a comfortable home for a Sharry Baby, following all your tips! And this is a very good news because I am rapidly becaming...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-11-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,022
Posted By Mastiff
I was thinking to keep it indoor during most of...

I was thinking to keep it indoor during most of the year, but I was afraid about our summer which sometimes are boiling hot! Happy to know that I can get away with it!:D
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