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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 02-15-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,126
Posted By alexdg
Anyone here ever had success in growing Kerrii in...

Anyone here ever had success in growing Kerrii in semi hydro? I was able to get a hold of one but unfurtnately the roots were rotten because the medium used was sphagnum moss. I removed the plant...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-29-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,485
Posted By alexdg
Thanks Ray, I was actually thinking of moving...

Thanks Ray, I was actually thinking of moving them to bark mixes but I noticed that there are multiple new growths coming out on 2 of them and one actually has a sheath. That's why I'm hesitant in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-28-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,485
Posted By alexdg
New seedling on sphagnum moss

Hello everyone,

I just received a bunch of new seedlings of cattleyas :biggrin:. They're actually in sphagnum moss. Can anyone give me some pointers on how to water these? So far I've only been...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-23-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,979
Posted By alexdg
Good to know...thanks Ray!

Good to know...thanks Ray!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-22-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,032
Posted By alexdg
Nice mounts Pinoychids. If you're in...

Nice mounts Pinoychids. If you're in NY....deffinetly use some sphag on those roots. Last time I was there it was pretty hot. Sphag moss will actually help keep some humidity in those roots and...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-22-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,979
Posted By alexdg
Liquid fertilizer

Hello, since I'm quiet sure a wide range of people using liquid fertilizer with S/H. I figured I'd ask my question here.

How long can you store liquid fertilizer that has been mixed with water?
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-21-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,839
Posted By alexdg
Go on youtube...there are video tutorials about...

Go on youtube...there are video tutorials about it. Or checkout this link How to Re-Pot Orchids: Gardening Tips | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/video_4754011_repot-orchids.html)
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-21-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,839
Posted By alexdg
S/H stands for Semi-Hydro. You can learn a bit...

S/H stands for Semi-Hydro. You can learn a bit more about it here Semi-Hydroponic Culture - Orchid Board - Most Complete Orchid Forum on the web !...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-21-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,839
Posted By alexdg
If you wish...as much as I myself am new with...

If you wish...as much as I myself am new with S/H. I must say I'm pretty happy with the results I'm getting. Perhaps you might want to try leca in S/H as medium instead of the use of sphag.
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 07-19-2010, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,432
Posted By alexdg
Hi BikerDoc5968, Just out of curriosity, I...

Hi BikerDoc5968,

Just out of curriosity, I noticed that you have wood as bottom for your greenhouse. How do you avoid not having any mold problems? Is the greenhouse seating on a deck if so...how...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-15-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,904
Posted By alexdg
Thanks tucker85!

Thanks tucker85!
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-15-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,904
Posted By alexdg
Hmmm?? When using Physan 20 how do you apply this...

Hmmm?? When using Physan 20 how do you apply this to S/H? Do you directly spray this on the medium? Not to jack this thread but I just started S/H and I've been getting what looks like white fuzzy...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-14-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,447
Posted By alexdg
Why don't you try visiting a local nursery. They...

Why don't you try visiting a local nursery. They might have some of the orchids you have in bloom. Just take some pictures there. Flickr is a good place to get photos, just make sure you ask the...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-14-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,369
Posted By alexdg
I am now a true believer in S/H. I had a couple...

I am now a true believer in S/H. I had a couple of dendro's and catt's without roots after putting them in S/H the root on the chids are growing like crazy...Thank goodness for S/H. :D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-14-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,998
Posted By alexdg
Deffinetly...Ray's website has excellent info....

Deffinetly...Ray's website has excellent info. Specially for S/H.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-14-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,839
Posted By alexdg
Sounds like it's got root rot...Try to lift the...

Sounds like it's got root rot...Try to lift the plant out of the pot and see if your roots hasn't turned mushy brown if so...remove the dead roots and repot into new medium asap. If there are no more...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 07-14-2010, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,998
Posted By alexdg
Hi bdelfiero, discoloration of the leaves...

Hi bdelfiero,

discoloration of the leaves might be a natural process on some orchids like, dendrobiums where the leaves turn yellow then falls off or it can also be a sign of too much light. What...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-13-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,704
Posted By alexdg
Nice growing Tucker85!

Nice growing Tucker85!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-13-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,704
Posted By alexdg
Anyone here knows if Perci's needs a dry rest...

Anyone here knows if Perci's needs a dry rest period during year?
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-09-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,369
Posted By alexdg
Hmmm?? I wonder which is more economical?...

Hmmm?? I wonder which is more economical? Refill's of those big water bottle's at walmart or the britta filter system...Certainly something to consisder. As for the milk botlles...deffinetaly a great...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-09-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,369
Posted By alexdg
Hey Connie Star, Actually I did the same...

Hey Connie Star,

Actually I did the same thing. I devided some of my Catts, one remained in Bark and the other on S/H. As for water...I'll probably go with Bodnsoul's idea...take my water from...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 07-08-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 114,025
Posted By alexdg
Hey Charm you sure you're into orchids...cause...

Hey Charm you sure you're into orchids...cause wow...I must say...lucky 'chids...you do look like a model in your pics :lol:
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-08-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,369
Posted By alexdg
Oscarman : Hmmm?? I didn't know there was...

Oscarman : Hmmm?? I didn't know there was actually a calculator for ppm...but I'll deffinitly check that. Seeing that you are using regular hard water, have you ever encountered any issue with...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-08-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,369
Posted By alexdg
True...Hoppefully walmart in Canada has the same...

True...Hoppefully walmart in Canada has the same thing. I'll go check it tonight. Thanks for the info bodnsoul!
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 07-08-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,369
Posted By alexdg
Hi bodnsoul, in my case I have hard water in my...

Hi bodnsoul, in my case I have hard water in my area. Since I just started in S/H. Do you think that I can get by by simply boiling the water I use for the chids that are in S/H. Or will I really...
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