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Forum: Growing on Mounts Today, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
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Posted By Roberta
Yes, if the plant has been there for awhile,...

Yes, if the plant has been there for awhile, leave it alone, it may be starting to established. If it was just mounted in the last few days, you still have the option of re-orienting. More than...
Forum: Growing on Mounts Today, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 225
Posted By Roberta
Here are some photos of one of my plants (in this...

Here are some photos of one of my plants (in this case C. sincorana, a miniature Cattleya) Note how the new growth (which is blooming) is oriented against the mount. In the 2nd photo you can see the...
Forum: Potting & Repotting Today, 11:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 167
Posted By Roberta
With small plants, you probably don't need large,...

With small plants, you probably don't need large, but getting some small would be useful.
Forum: Potting & Repotting Today, 10:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 167
Posted By Roberta
That one will need a bit of attention - they need...

That one will need a bit of attention - they need to stay moist. I prefer somewhat smaller bart for those. By selecting the medium that helps the plant get what it needs, you can make life a lot...
Forum: Potting & Repotting Today, 01:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 167
Posted By Roberta
No worries!

No worries!
Forum: Potting & Repotting Today, 01:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 167
Posted By Roberta
Well done. The bark is pretty big for the...

Well done.

The bark is pretty big for the little Dendrobium. Right at this point you can leave it and let it bloom. What you want is a smaller container, and bark that holds the plant firmly but...
Forum: Potting & Repotting Today, 12:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 167
Posted By Roberta
Give some other folks a chance to jump in... I'm...

Give some other folks a chance to jump in... I'm just the opposite, need a full keyboard and a big screen. But lots of folks use phones and can advise.
Forum: Potting & Repotting Today, 12:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 167
Posted By Roberta
Oh, and don't be concerned about pictures that...

Oh, and don't be concerned about pictures that come out sideways. It's a "feature" of the ancient software platform that the Orchid Board uses. (It is possible to control by saving photos to a...
Forum: Potting & Repotting Yesterday, 11:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 167
Posted By Roberta
Photos would help. Have you only recently potted...

Photos would help. Have you only recently potted your plants? Available bark can vary widely in quality, finding good quality, hard bark can be a real challenge that is getting worse. There are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 85
Posted By Roberta
No. All of the blue Phals that you see for sale...

No. All of the blue Phals that you see for sale have been dyed. When they rebloom they will revert to their natural color which is usually white, though I have recently seen lavender Phals with...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 121
Posted By Roberta
Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Growing on Mounts Yesterday, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 225
Posted By Roberta
That would help with the orientation... but also,...

That would help with the orientation... but also, it looks to me like the most active growth is on the outside, when it should be against the mount. When I look at the photo of the plant in its pot,...
Forum: Growing on Mounts Yesterday, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 225
Posted By Roberta
I am seeing a strong new growth that is closest...

I am seeing a strong new growth that is closest to the camera - there may be another one, that shows better in the original photo from the pot. So I'd flip the plant 180 degrees in the plane of the...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance Yesterday, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,159
Posted By Roberta
Welcome. Note that this is a 9-year-old thread. I...

Welcome. Note that this is a 9-year-old thread. I suggest that you introduce yourself in the "Introductions - Break the Ice" forum, and then start new threads when you have a contribution.
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance Yesterday, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By Roberta
Can't speak to this Bulbophyllum, I don't grow...

Can't speak to this Bulbophyllum, I don't grow the species. But in general, once leaves develop problems those don't go away. Your goal is to make sure that the newer ones are healthy. Don't cut...
Forum: Growing on Mounts Yesterday, 02:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 225
Posted By Roberta
Just to reinforce what Ray said about...

Just to reinforce what Ray said about orientation... The plant hasn't been on the mount long enogh to establish, so remove it, move it up on the mount, point it upward, and put the new growth next to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 152
Posted By Roberta
They do need to be watered well during the growth...

They do need to be watered well during the growth phase. Pot them up and then don't mess with them, just keep watered, they are light feeders. And tough as nails.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-23-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 194
Posted By Roberta
"albescens" is also a good waffle-word... "almost...

"albescens" is also a good waffle-word... "almost alba" I wouldn't change my tag, but you could use the term if you want to impress the know-it-all types.
Forum: Member Projects 05-23-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,257
Posted By Roberta
Had a good year, thank for reminding me! Here...

Had a good year, thank for reminding me! Here are some pix, the peak was just about 2 weeks ago but all 3 are still in bloom. Lpt. pohlitinocoi, bicolor, unicolor.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 152
Posted By Roberta
I never consider a Dendrobium "dead" until it has...

I never consider a Dendrobium "dead" until it has stayed dead for a year - a full growth cycle (and even then, if there is green, it's just waiting for the right conditiosn). If those leafless canes...
Forum: Scientific Matters 05-22-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 285
Posted By Roberta
I suggest that you do a LOT of reading on the...

I suggest that you do a LOT of reading on the flasking process. The most critical part is maintaing sterility. Generally you'll be wanting some sort of a hood to maintain sterile air where you're...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-22-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 129
Posted By Roberta
It is normal for Cyms to lose old leaves. As...

It is normal for Cyms to lose old leaves. As long as leafless "back bulbs" are firm, they're still helping the plant. That very yellow one looks like it was on its way out for awhile... note that...
Forum: Pleurothallis Alliance 05-21-2024, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 166
Posted By Roberta
They don't like heat... I grow them ouside, the...

They don't like heat... I grow them ouside, the large ones tend to open in the morning, then partially close until the next morning - they like the cool mornings and evenings. You can make up for...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-21-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 104
Posted By Roberta
Give it a chance, see what it is going to do...

Give it a chance, see what it is going to do before you worry about "what if..."

Here are some photos showing a deciduous Dendrobium, getting ready to bloom - showing what is dead and what isn't....
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-21-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 104
Posted By Roberta
Roots look OK. The other cane looks fine. I...

Roots look OK. The other cane looks fine. I expect that you will see new growth soon. Most of my deciduous Dendrobiums still look rather dead, they are just starting to bloom and grow. So it is...
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