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Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 09-25-2022, 10:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,161
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
A couple years late to this discussion, but I can...

A couple years late to this discussion, but I can confirm sobralias can rejuvenate from the roots, as I once burned a Sob. decora plant so bad it lost all it's leaves and even burned the ends of of...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-29-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,890
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
the two t-12s were just because when I built the...

the two t-12s were just because when I built the original cart with one shelf, they only had 2 t-8s so I got to other two t-12s and mixed them. Then when I upgraded to the larger cart, had originally...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-29-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,890
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
98529 98530 98531 Okay so finally...

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Okay so finally getting around to updating. I hung seven shoplights over the 4x4 main area, and I think I will add one more, when I replace a few tubes that need replacing....
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-07-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,164
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Speaking of fragrance, the two are VERY...

Speaking of fragrance, the two are VERY different. The semialba smells like gardenia and the rosea like vanilla, chocolate, and a touch of rose.

-Ceci
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-05-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,890
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Here is the current light setup in my utility...

Here is the current light setup in my utility room. The new setup will take the six shop lights from this rack and put them all at one level over one 4'x3.5' area, plus there is room to expand in the...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-04-2014, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,890
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
New grow room soon

I am soon to convert my storage space off my porch to a lighted grow area so I have more space and can have my utility room back. Pictures soon to follow.

-Ceci
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-04-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 28,981
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
those larger plants look to me to be fine. THey...

those larger plants look to me to be fine. THey have ample roots and pseudobulbs. They can definitely tolerate a little drying. It's the tiny ones with no water storage I would worry about. Keep an...
Forum: Identification Forum 04-04-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,145
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
try sliding a butter knife around the inside of...

try sliding a butter knife around the inside of the ceramic pot between it and the plastic to pop the plastic pot out.

-Ceci
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-04-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,164
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Me too! It is a first bloom. Actually It is at...

Me too! It is a first bloom. Actually It is at least two, maybe three plants that are all entangled in a 4" pot. I'm thinking of calling it 'Red Handed'.

-Ceci
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-04-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,164
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Encyclia cordigera season

Two varieties in bloom. EDIT: Got the pics attached now.

-Ceci
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-04-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 28,981
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
generally seedlings are planted in pretty fine...

generally seedlings are planted in pretty fine medium. I wonder if this might be too airy for the small ones. Perhaps a topdress of ground sphagnum or a little peat, if they look a touch thirsty?
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Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-19-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,380
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Every few weeks I check the sunrise and sunset...

Every few weeks I check the sunrise and sunset times and adjust the lights accordingly, starting as soon as I kinda notice the days getting shorter.

-Ceci
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 09-19-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,045
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Yes, it does. Mildly though. You really have to...

Yes, it does. Mildly though. You really have to be up in the flower to smell it. It smells of day-old squid.

-Ceci
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 09-12-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,045
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Bulbophyllum fascinator first bloom

All these teenage plants I acquired over the last year or so are coming into bloom. Today's jewel is an explosion of colour and texture

-Ceci
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 09-04-2013, 02:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,644
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
I suppose living at a bit of a distance and...

I suppose living at a bit of a distance and needing to use the website keeps me from having the greenhouse vapours hahaha.

-Ceci
Forum: Species 09-04-2013, 02:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Phal. pulcherrima v. champornensis alba

First bloom.

-Ceci
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-30-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,644
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Oh Bill Tippit dropped out of the orchid world a...

Oh Bill Tippit dropped out of the orchid world a decade ago.

And I am so sad to hear about terri's husband and the theft.

-Ceci
Forum: Identification Forum 08-30-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,751
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Agreed. I was thinking blumenschienii or...

Agreed. I was thinking blumenschienii or endsfeldzii. THis is something in the section parviflorae not the section esalqueanae.

Apologies, my taxonomy is old. I'm still working on Withner because...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-30-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,644
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
LOL Yeah. I know that feeling. Is Terri Palmer...

LOL Yeah. I know that feeling. Is Terri Palmer still running her place? Goodness I used to just get lost in there.

You know who I really miss on the scene? Olympia Orchids. I'm not really a Phal...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-25-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,644
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
These flowers lasdted 5 days, but yes typically...

These flowers lasdted 5 days, but yes typically first blooms will be short.

-Ceci
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-08-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,644
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
I got this, a columbian var tipo dowiana and a...

I got this, a columbian var tipo dowiana and a var rosita dowiana, among other cattleyas.

And I am attaching some new pictures, sonce the flowers are now fully expanded. Inflorescence, full...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-07-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,644
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Indeed. Most cattleyas do not fragrate as soon as...

Indeed. Most cattleyas do not fragrate as soon as they open, but this one has had a soft orchidy smell since the buds cracked. I expect it to fully fragrate tomorrow morning. It is a STRONG...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 08-07-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,644
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
First bloom C. dowiana aurea

Got this a few months ago from Clown Alley Orchids in Pasadena, TX.

-Ceci
Forum: Identification Forum 07-29-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
Cymbidium aloifolium, yes. Here is mine. It ages...

Cymbidium aloifolium, yes. Here is mine. It ages to that yellowish colour. These flowers are fresh open.

-Ceci
Forum: Advanced Discussion 07-27-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,778
Posted By Orchidflowerchild
In high school, I built a cold wardian case...

In high school, I built a cold wardian case around a window unit air conditioner and grew the entire subsection coccinea of the genus Masdevallia. In Houston, TX. When the power went out with rolling...
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