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Vanda Alliance - others
12-08-2019, 10:01 AM
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Aerides potting
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Fairorchids
Just remembered that I have a photo of a very...
Just remembered that I have a photo of a very happy Aerides odorata in my mix:
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Vanda Alliance - others
12-07-2019, 09:10 PM
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Aerides potting
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246
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Fairorchids
Aerides likes high humidity in the root zone. ...
Aerides likes high humidity in the root zone.
I grow mine in a greenhouse in NJ, in Vanda baskets filled with a spaghnum/bark mix (3:1). That allows me to get by with one watering a week in...
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Vanda Alliance - others
12-06-2019, 03:42 PM
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Vanda foetida. Nobody grows it?
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123
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Fairorchids
I got one in an auction (for minimum opening bid)...
I got one in an auction (for minimum opening bid) back in August. It does fine in intermediate conditions.
Now I understand why nobody else bid on it.
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Cattleya Alliance
12-06-2019, 11:52 AM
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1st bloom seedling
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180
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Fairorchids
I know people who use Q-Tips (to avoid causing...
I know people who use Q-Tips (to avoid causing pressure point marks on the flowers).
However, I generally do not try to enhance the flowers. I want to see what the plant does naturally, so I...
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Identification Forum
12-06-2019, 09:19 AM
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Possible Cattleya Alliance ID Please/Bud Watch
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438
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Fairorchids
The spots on the lip makes it very likely that B....
The spots on the lip makes it very likely that B. nodosa was a parent or grandparent.
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Cattleya Alliance
12-06-2019, 09:05 AM
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Brassavola nodosa in bloom
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407
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Fairorchids
Agreed. Most people grow their nodosas too dry. ...
Agreed. Most people grow their nodosas too dry.
I bought a single lead B. nodosa with 4 pseudobulbs in February 2018. I moved it from plastic pot with bark to net pot with spaghnum. It now has...
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Cattleya Alliance
12-06-2019, 08:59 AM
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1st bloom seedling
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180
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Fairorchids
It is fully open in the photo. Photo is...
It is fully open in the photo.
Photo is taken with my cell phone, so not perfectly straight on. Actually, petals are fairly symmetrical, but the lower left sepal is slightly crooked in this...
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Cattleya Alliance
12-05-2019, 10:44 PM
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1st bloom seedling
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180
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Fairorchids
1st bloom seedling
Got this plant from Alan Koch (Gold Coast Orchids) about a year ago. Interesting flower, with saturated pink color, good substance. I have 2 more, one BS and what about a year away.
Couldn't...
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Scientific Matters
11-28-2019, 10:52 AM
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Cattleya alliance
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357
Posted By
Fairorchids
I did a couple of searches in Orchids+. ...
I did a couple of searches in Orchids+.
Barkeria dorotheae has only been bred with other Barkerias.
Barkeria lindleyana has 23 registered hybrids, including some where the other parent is a...
Forum:
Advanced Discussion
11-28-2019, 10:39 AM
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Root porn!!
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3,921
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Fairorchids
I have photos to share. Since my rented...
I have photos to share. Since my rented greenhouse is a 45 min drive from my house, I use a variety of potting media to suit my watering schedule (once a week in winter, twice a week in summer).
...
Forum:
Advanced Discussion
11-19-2019, 10:20 PM
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Inconsistent information on the internet. Where do you trust?
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1,528
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Fairorchids
1,500-3,500 sounds like footcandles, not lumens.
1,500-3,500 sounds like footcandles, not lumens.
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Propagation
11-16-2019, 06:40 PM
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Flasking Services for Orchids
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Fairorchids
I used Troy Meyers once, but I was not happy...
I used Troy Meyers once, but I was not happy (seedlings were too small, when he chose to ship them).
Also, $120 for 75 seedlings is at least twice what it would be from some of the other...
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Propagation
11-15-2019, 02:31 PM
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Flasking Services for Orchids
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1,777
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Fairorchids
Christina, There are several flasking...
Christina,
There are several flasking services in the US, some commercial and some part-time by experienced hobby growers.
However, what you are asking for (photos & updates), is not...
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Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum
11-11-2019, 10:11 PM
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Phap Leeanum - Multiple blooms per plant
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609
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Fairorchids
This is where Paphs differ from other orchids. ...
This is where Paphs differ from other orchids.
If a Cattleya does not bloom from a new growth within 12 months, it never will.
Paphs can skip blooming for several years if conditions are not to...
Forum:
Potting & Repotting
11-01-2019, 09:25 AM
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Trying to find specific Cymbidium Potting Mixture
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386
Posted By
Fairorchids
While my mix is quite different, I am currently...
While my mix is quite different, I am currently unable to find the main ingredient = chunky peat (we used to get this from Lambert in Canada). That grade comes in nuggets or chunks, ranging in size...
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Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum
10-24-2019, 08:06 PM
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Phap leeanum - When is its repot time
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755
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Fairorchids
You can repot Paphs any time, even in bud or in...
You can repot Paphs any time, even in bud or in bloom (just don't break the stems).
Forum:
Propagation
10-23-2019, 01:41 PM
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Seed Grown Plants
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209
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Fairorchids
Seed Grown Plants
Took a couple of photos yesterday, which illustrate what a lottery it is to buy seed grown plants.
(Rlc. Higher Multiplier 'Shocking Red' x Rlc. Jersey Summer 'SVO)
In peloric (splash petal)...
Forum:
Propagation
10-23-2019, 01:26 PM
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New Member; Need info how to deflask cattleya
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450
Posted By
Fairorchids
I have a short guide on how to deflask, and more...
I have a short guide on how to deflask, and more importantly, the care young seedlings need, on my web site. Go to:
Fair Orchids (http://www.fairorchids.com/cultural-notes.php)
Then select:
...
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Semi-Hydroponic Culture
10-23-2019, 01:09 PM
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B. nodosa questions
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960
Posted By
Fairorchids
Got here a bit late after 9 days on thev road...
Got here a bit late after 9 days on thev road (speaking to 5 OSs).
I grow mine in net pot (3.1/2") with all spagnum.
In greenhouse with night time heating to 50F only.
Watering once a week in...
Forum:
Advanced Discussion
10-16-2019, 02:55 PM
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15
summers outside-more harm than good?
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829
Posted By
Fairorchids
While certain genera do well in full sun: ...
While certain genera do well in full sun:
They can only go directly out in mid/late April, and ideally they should go out during an overcast period.
If you move them out later in the season,...
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Potting & Repotting
10-09-2019, 05:46 PM
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5
Wood for orchid baskets
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376
Posted By
Fairorchids
Wood for orchid baskets
I need to produce orchid baskets for several plants, which require odd basket sizes or shapes.
Obviously teak is an acceptable material, since that is what they use in Thailand. However, it is a...
Forum:
Orchid Show Announcements
10-03-2019, 11:43 PM
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1
Deep Cut OS (NJ) annual auction - Oct 5th - 325+ plants
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975
Posted By
Fairorchids
Finally tally is 357 plants + one large 'orchid...
Finally tally is 357 plants + one large 'orchid grower basket'. List of plants in the auction can be downloaded from Deep Cut OS web site.
Forum:
Orchid Show Announcements
09-29-2019, 07:33 PM
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1
Deep Cut OS (NJ) annual auction - Oct 5th - 325+ plants
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975
Posted By
Fairorchids
Deep Cut OS (NJ) annual auction - Oct 5th - 325+ plants
Deep Cut Orchid Society has the largest orchid auction in NJ. This year, 325+ plants, with 200+ coming from the premier nurseries in the US and 100+ being donations from members (incl. yours truly)....
Forum:
Identification Forum
09-29-2019, 07:24 PM
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5
Please ID Roadside Orchid
Views:
399
Posted By
Fairorchids
I understand that reed steem Epis readily...
I understand that reed steem Epis readily hybridize, in particular along roads, which open up new 'territory' for these plants. Thus, this could easily be a first generation hybrid, or even a hybrid...
Forum:
Cattleya Alliance
09-23-2019, 10:21 PM
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4
Spotted Cattleyas, 2019
Views:
602
Posted By
Fairorchids
It is possible. I have marked the plant 'Not For...
It is possible. I have marked the plant 'Not For Sale', as I want to see it bloom at least one more time.
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