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Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 05-24-2018, 01:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,555
Posted By flowerpower
In my opinion, vandas are not ideal for this...

In my opinion, vandas are not ideal for this method for a number of reasons. Most of everything else is fine.

I haven't found a better method for oncidium intergenerics and miltoniopsis than semi...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-07-2018, 04:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,802
Posted By flowerpower
It all depends how much. If there is only a small...

It all depends how much. If there is only a small amount the roots will be cleaned due to the flushing of the medium and the constant moisture.

If there is too much organic matter, it will be wet...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 03-07-2018, 04:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,285
Posted By flowerpower
Hard cane dendrobiums? Mine seem to be doing...

Hard cane dendrobiums? Mine seem to be doing alright in S/H. But they are hybrids!

For me, vandas have been very difficult. Out of 3 small vandas in S/H, 1 died and 2 became very sick.

In S/H...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 01-14-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,089
Posted By flowerpower
I was watering my orchids today and enjoying that...

I was watering my orchids today and enjoying that I can water everything all at the same time. I was struck by how healthy everything is looking. I recently threw some IKEA den phals into semi hydro...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-30-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,089
Posted By flowerpower
I used to worry about algae and what would happen...

I used to worry about algae and what would happen when it builds up a lot. But it looks a lot worse than it really is. It's confined to the inside of the pot walls and I've learned to co-exist with...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-25-2017, 05:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,643
Posted By flowerpower
As long as there is new root growth cattleyas do...

As long as there is new root growth cattleyas do really well for me in semi hydro.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-25-2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,770
Posted By flowerpower
I think you’re on the right track. Hypoaspis...

I think you’re on the right track. Hypoaspis miles looks a bit darker than these but they seem to just be eating anything dead or decaying. I don’t think they are hurting the orchid. I suppose I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-18-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,416
Posted By flowerpower
They sell LECA in IKEA - it’s not very hard to...

They sell LECA in IKEA - it’s not very hard to find
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-09-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,089
Posted By flowerpower
Do you think a good spraying with water onto the...

Do you think a good spraying with water onto the root and surface of the LECA will assist in getting the roots past the upper layer? I have natural humidity and my dry line is only 1-2 layers down.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-07-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,063
Posted By flowerpower
I would wait as well. When you do divide, I would...

I would wait as well. When you do divide, I would take off some backbulbs to make even more cymbidiums!!! It looks like an ideal candidate.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-07-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,414
Posted By flowerpower
This alliance never ceases to amaze me at what it...

This alliance never ceases to amaze me at what it can do in dire situations. As long as it's not rotten in the rhizome, the bulbs you have seem healthy and fat. I would just see what happens. The...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 11-07-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,049
Posted By flowerpower
I've used it in a similar way. I found it...

I've used it in a similar way.

I found it contains a tremendous amount of water and it took me some time to get used to it. Mine was the fine grade seramis.

I had an oncidium intergeneric (a...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-07-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,770
Posted By flowerpower
Mites (not spider mites)...?!

Has anyone ever observed very small mites on their orchids or orchid media?

I seem to have these in my growing area and they are not interested in the foliage. They tend to live on dead or dying...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-07-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,089
Posted By flowerpower
Updates

I've been a bit quiet on the S/H updates lately. This is because I was trying new orchids and gathering more experience with my existing orchids (especially recovering my phals). I have a renewed...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-04-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 777
Posted By flowerpower
Sometimes the surface of the LECA is a bit dry...

Sometimes the surface of the LECA is a bit dry but the roots will be continually moist when they get deeper into the pot.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-03-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,512
Posted By flowerpower
I think it looks nice but I haven't seen it in...

I think it looks nice but I haven't seen it in the UK! I'd definitely give it a try if I did see it. For now, I will just continue to use the brands that are locally available.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 10-21-2017, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,857
Posted By flowerpower
I think the drying out increases ventilation in...

I think the drying out increases ventilation in the container so that the orchids that like to dry out between waterings are probably the ones that need more ventilation than others. So these are the...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-10-2017, 06:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,405
Posted By flowerpower
I would leave the cattleya a little bit longer...

I would leave the cattleya a little bit longer but it should be ready soon. I wouldn't touch the Monnierara until it's done for the year.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-10-2017, 06:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,559
Posted By flowerpower
Semi hydro is just another option. It works for...

Semi hydro is just another option. It works for some where bark works for others. Try converting some orchids - a few different genera. Don't convert them all just in case you're not happy. Then...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 09-10-2017, 04:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,857
Posted By flowerpower
Wow. It's always fascinating to read about...

Wow. It's always fascinating to read about orchids that people say have to dry out doing well in semi hydro...

For whatever reason my cattleyas seem to love semi-hydro too.

I would love to see...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 08-31-2017, 07:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,910
Posted By flowerpower
Try using pure sphagnum, they love it! Mine had...

Try using pure sphagnum, they love it! Mine had amazing roots in that, no root rot. They seemed a bit shy to send out roots into bark on its own. I'm experimenting with semi hydro as well and that is...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 08-30-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,910
Posted By flowerpower
Must be Miltoniopsis Herr Alexander. I have one...

Must be Miltoniopsis Herr Alexander. I have one too that is currently also blooming.

I agree about miltoniopsis doing well in the UK indoors. People say they're fussy/demanding but I actually...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-27-2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,716
Posted By flowerpower
I agree, I've had a lot of phals recover from a...

I agree, I've had a lot of phals recover from a rootless state. The new leaves might grow small. The lower leaves may drop but the top two usually don't. Once you start seeing the new root nubbins...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-24-2017, 06:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,500
Posted By flowerpower
I have no doubt you can keep it going. Oncidiums...

I have no doubt you can keep it going. Oncidiums sometimes look terrible but they're still in very good health, just using the energy they saved up. It's mosty cosmetic but I also love oncidiums to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-23-2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,500
Posted By flowerpower
I find they don't like being repotted. When the...

I find they don't like being repotted. When the new bulb is mature it will be nice and plump. Leave the orchid undisturbed for as long as possible to fill out the pot with nice plump bulbs and keep...
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