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Forum: Beginner Discussion Today, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 70
Posted By Ray
There is only one manufacturer of those formulas,...

There is only one manufacturer of those formulas, and that is Greencare. Everyone selling them is repackaging them.

Somehow, folks got the idea I was the exclusive seller of the stuff, and didn't...
Forum: Potting & Repotting Today, 08:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 64
Posted By Ray
It appears to be an oncidium of some sort, and...

It appears to be an oncidium of some sort, and they are known to get spots on the leaves. It's apparently not a pathogen, but more likely something of cultural origin, so you should not try to treat...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! Today, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 104
Posted By Ray
Welcome.

Welcome.
Forum: Growing on Mounts Yesterday, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 200
Posted By Ray
First of all, welcome aboard! Wow! You have...

First of all, welcome aboard!

Wow! You have really made this a lot more complicated for yourself.

It appears you have mounted the plant upside down; they are not pendulous in nature. It will...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-23-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 193
Posted By Ray
It looks like an album to me… If you know...

It looks like an album to me…

If you know it’s not, and are absolutely certain, you may correct the label.

When breeding, the genus and species names are all that matter for registration. A x...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 103
Posted By Ray
I think it's nothing more than part of the...

I think it's nothing more than part of the genetics, and not any kind of ailment, although culture can affect how such things are expressed.
Forum: Scientific Matters 05-22-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 284
Posted By Ray
Like most cities, that part of DC took a hit on...

Like most cities, that part of DC took a hit on office rentals during the covid pandemic. It's not a particularly nice building, so I wouldn't bet on it being too expensive for DC.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 136
Posted By Ray
Orchids don’t do anything quickly, so a couple of...

Orchids don’t do anything quickly, so a couple of days of soppy sphagnum is only goi to be an issue if the plant is cold.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 193
Posted By Ray
Hard to say exactly what caused that, but it...

Hard to say exactly what caused that, but it appears to be spreading, so I would remove that leaf, then dab the wound with cinnamon powder, being careful to avoid getting any on the roots.
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 05-20-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 294
Posted By Ray
It looks more like a zygo hybrid to me,...

It looks more like a zygo hybrid to me, potentially with some galeottia in it.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-20-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 179
Posted By Ray
The biggest stimulant to plant growth is water. ...

The biggest stimulant to plant growth is water.

A horticulture professor shared the mass balance of chemical reactions that fix carbon (i.e., add mass), and for ANY plant to add a pound of mass,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-20-2024, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 120
Posted By Ray
Superthrive contains a synthetic hormone, so...

Superthrive contains a synthetic hormone, so unless the active chemicals have degraded with heat, light, or time, it should not be used with Kelpak - pick one or the other.

Also, generally...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-19-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 188
Posted By Ray
I think ES has confounded several of my...

I think ES has confounded several of my recommendations in the past.

With synthetic hormones, excessive application will definitely lead to flower deformities, but that does not appear to be the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-17-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 245
Posted By Ray
Many phalaenopsis species are deep understory...

Many phalaenopsis species are deep understory plants that are more of less in constant shade.

The best-blooming phalaenopsis I’ve ever seen were in a hot (40C), greenhouse with saturated humidity....
Forum: Propagation 05-15-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 277
Posted By Ray
I love the concept! I cannot speak to the...

I love the concept!

I cannot speak to the genetics, but there are two physical objects to overcome:

V. falcata pollen on a large vanda: can the pollen tube penetrate deeply enough for...
Forum: Members' Displays 05-15-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 306
Posted By Ray
Generally speaking, extreme heat means faster...

Generally speaking, extreme heat means faster growth, but if you're underwatering due to your situation, that's likely to have more of an impact than feeding, so I'd stick to applying a 100 ppm N...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-14-2024, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 211
Posted By Ray
Whoever repackaged it did a terrible job of...

Whoever repackaged it did a terrible job of keeping it dry. You cannot use weight for dispensing it, but volume is still fine.

While the fertilizer is still fine for use, if it weighs 1 pound...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 05-13-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 125
Posted By Ray
Put the plant on the mount and add a small pad of...

Put the plant on the mount and add a small pad of sphagnum on top of the roots, not under them.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-13-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By Ray
While light certainly is a factor, I vote for...

While light certainly is a factor, I vote for water, as that is the true driving force for growth.

In order for any plant to add one pound of mass, it must absorb and process about 200 pounds (25...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-11-2024, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 361
Posted By Ray
If you are referring to Triton Orchids,...

If you are referring to Triton Orchids, understand that Michael acquires plants from nurseries in Hawaii and resells them. Some are from Quintal Farms, but the Ocidiinae plugs are likely from The...
Forum: About this board 05-10-2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By Ray
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Identification Forum 05-09-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 169
Posted By Ray
There are no truly black pigments in orchid...

There are no truly black pigments in orchid flowers, but hybridizing can result in a mixture of others that appears to be black. When held up to a light, the dark red or purple colors become evident.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-08-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By Ray
A couple of comments: N, Ca, Mg, and K can...

A couple of comments:

N, Ca, Mg, and K can complete for uptake sites within the plant. An excess in one can result in a deficiency in one or more of the others.

Fertilizer is one of the least...
Forum: About this board 05-07-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By Ray
Issue Posting/PM/Email from OB

"Zoren" has been a member here for a while, but has been away. Now he finds that he is unable to post a new thread and he gets an error telling him something about his permission settings.

He...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 05-06-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 409
Posted By Ray
I will add that anyone looking into LED plant...

I will add that anyone looking into LED plant light should check out botanicalleds.com.

The owner is an orchid grower, and he used both a par meter and spectrophotometer to design the lamps, and...
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