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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-03-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,554
Posted By kenr62
Prosthechea cochleata, on a cork mount for 4...

Prosthechea cochleata, on a cork mount for 4 years, in full sun most of the day, heavy mist watered 2-3 x daily, fertilized with nutricote 13-13-13/with micros in a 2"x3" organza bag (changed...
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 04-08-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,818
Posted By kenr62
I'm still using this and have added a 2nd tower...

I'm still using this and have added a 2nd tower but reduced the number of fogg-its to 6 on each tower... ...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 02-14-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,989
Posted By kenr62
I grow mostly mounted & open baskets & use a rain...

I grow mostly mounted & open baskets & use a rain tree I built when away - made from a sprinkler tower, a timer, schedule 80 tubing and a bunch of fogg-it nozzles. A very simple version could be...
Forum: Members' Displays 01-03-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,019
Posted By kenr62
Thats a well thought out growing case! Years...

Thats a well thought out growing case! Years ago, in a former life, I was the NE regional distributor for the now defunct Greentech environmental growing chambers (they were also originally out of...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-03-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,064
Posted By kenr62
My all time favorite is Pleurothallis tribuloides...

My all time favorite is Pleurothallis tribuloides

http://www.orchidboard.com/community/gallery/data/1495/medium/Pleurothallis_tribuloides1.jpg

however, Dendrobium Jaq Candy "Udom Stripe"
...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 01-03-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,052
Posted By kenr62
How do you display your mounted orchids?

I have gradually been mounting many of my epiphytic orchids on cork bark or tree fern slabs/totems. I was curious what others use to display them. IE at orchid society show tables etc.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-22-2010, 11:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,631
Posted By kenr62
Ray - ok I ordered a few of the different ecoweb...

Ray - ok I ordered a few of the different ecoweb products and will give it a shot and report back with my results.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-22-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,631
Posted By kenr62
Bob - I haven't tried leca in baskets because...

Bob - I haven't tried leca in baskets because it's too small but will try it with the screen. I have occasionally used lava rock (big landscape sized chunks) in baskets, which actually works pretty...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-22-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,631
Posted By kenr62
Thanks Bob - I'm not a big fan of bark mix. I...

Thanks Bob - I'm not a big fan of bark mix. I mostly grow on cork bark mounts, tree fern slabs and baskets with osmunda, lava rock or osmunda and tree fern as filler. I typically water several times...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-22-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,631
Posted By kenr62
Do you have any pictures of anyone successfully...

Do you have any pictures of anyone successfully growing epiphytes in ecoweb? It seems a little pricey. The last time I bought into a new concept, I ended up with a box full of swamp sticks that...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-22-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,631
Posted By kenr62
Osmunda fibre source or alternatives

I have been using osmunda fibre for many years as a filler for orchids in cedar or teak baskets or as padding for cork bark mounts. My supply is almost gone & I can't find any suppliers. Does anyone...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 09-05-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,109
Posted By kenr62
some lighting info here - a little dated, but...

some lighting info here - a little dated, but still relevent:

AOS | HID Lighting (http://www.aos.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Orchid_Resources1&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=6617)
Forum: Identification Forum 08-11-2010, 11:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By kenr62
need help with id - oncidium alliance

got it as a raffle plant as the Delray Beach Orchid Society Meeting tonight. The plant is about 18" high plus another 10" or so for the spikes. The flowers are about 1 1/2" wide by 2" high with no...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 08-11-2010, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,692
Posted By kenr62
My 1st decent re-bloom since moving to S FL in...

My 1st decent re-bloom since moving to S FL in January.

Second blooming in three months - the last one also had three spikes...
...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 07-04-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,744
Posted By kenr62
Try These: AOS | HID Lighting...

Try These:

AOS | HID Lighting (http://tinyurl.com/238r479)

Amazon.com: Growing Orchids Under Lights (9780923096038): Charles Marden Fitch: Books (http://tinyurl.com/2bd72be)

Grow Orchids...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 12-19-2008, 10:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,744
Posted By kenr62
I agree with epiphiytes, particulary smaller...

I agree with epiphiytes, particulary smaller plants. Large epiphytes can be difficult to get started and manage on cork slabs.
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-19-2008, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,824
Posted By kenr62
My guess would also be no. I have grown...

My guess would also be no.

I have grown extensively under HID lighting (HPS & MH) with similar plants in s/h (clay aggregate in pots), on cork or tree fern slabs and in mostly open baskets.
...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 12-15-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,482
Posted By kenr62
Reminds me a little of the Greentech Units I sold...

Reminds me a little of the Greentech Units I sold in the 90's - I was their NE USA distributor at the time. My personal chamber resides at the Omaha Zoo...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 12-15-2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,796
Posted By kenr62
Probly as close as you can get them. with decent...

Probly as close as you can get them. with decent air movement, its doubtful you could burn them under fluorescent lighting. I have grown under 1000 watt HPS & MH within a few inches of the lights on...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-15-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,077
Posted By kenr62
I have looked into them, but in addition to the...

I have looked into them, but in addition to the limited height a problem with growing in a common solution would be an infected plant (virus etc) could infect all the other plants...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-15-2008, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,031
Posted By kenr62
There is only water or a weak fertilizer solution...

There is only water or a weak fertilizer solution in the pot. Since it is not super-porous, I will be topping it off every day when I mist. The pot is in a covered nano-cube 24 converted aquarium...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 12-15-2008, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,031
Posted By kenr62
Inexpensive S/H pot?

I have been growing s/h for years & thought I would try an experiment. I started with a clean 5" clay pot with rolled lip, single bottom center drain hole and no side slits. I attached it (inverted)...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 11-29-2008, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,396
Posted By kenr62
when to water/fertilize?

I have been growing s/h on & off for 10 years or so with ok results - lots of healthy growth, few fatalities but not much flowering. I'm sure it's mostly my fault due to health problems and neglect....
Forum: Growing on Mounts 11-24-2008, 07:27 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 240,923
Posted By kenr62
I used to use RO in my last house but haven't...

I used to use RO in my last house but haven't installed it in this one because it is extremely wasteful. I will be using distilled water from a waterwise distiller. I will try your suggestion of...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 11-23-2008, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,216
Posted By kenr62
I have no clue about colors, but when I grew...

I have no clue about colors, but when I grew indoors under HID lighting, I found I could bloom just about anything including terete vandas under a combination of high pressure sodium and metal...
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