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Forum: Beginner Discussion Today, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
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Leave the roots alone. You don't know which are...

Leave the roots alone. You don't know which are alive and which are dead.
Forum: Beginner Discussion Today, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 74
Posted By estación seca
I would not cut off leaves.

I would not cut off leaves.
Forum: Off Topic - Totally Today, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 81
Posted By estación seca
One of the things I miss about San Francisco and...

One of the things I miss about San Francisco and Seattle is spring Rhododendron season. Strybing Arboretum in Golden Gate Park has a large collection of huge, old plants.
Forum: Beginner Discussion Today, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 70
Posted By estación seca
That looks like heat damage. Too much sun....

That looks like heat damage. Too much sun. Phalaenopsis don't need any sun on the leaves. It will become dry like paper. Don't cut anything off yet.
Forum: Orchids in Bloom Yesterday, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 91
Posted By estación seca
That is wonderful!

That is wonderful!
Forum: Propagation Yesterday, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 213
Posted By estación seca
You're looking at one plant out of a fruit with...

You're looking at one plant out of a fruit with hundreds of thousands of seeds. The rest were thrown away.
Forum: Identification Forum Yesterday, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 110
Posted By estación seca
The cruentums I've seen are fairly large plants.

The cruentums I've seen are fairly large plants.
Forum: Propagation Yesterday, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 213
Posted By estación seca
The older Motes book is out of print. You can...

The older Motes book is out of print. You can find copies second-hand.
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 162
Posted By estación seca
High light and low light aren't really defined....

High light and low light aren't really defined. The best flowering in research greenhouses in Taiwan and Texas has been shown to come from 1,000 foot candles of natural daylight for 10-12 hours per...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! Yesterday, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 91
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board!

Welcome to the Orchid Board!
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 187
Posted By estación seca
Have a look here: Yamamoto Dendrobiums: Caring...

Have a look here:
Yamamoto Dendrobiums: Caring (https://web.archive.org/web/20110105044137/http://www.yamamotodendrobiums.com/html/general_care.html)

Yamamoto Dendrobiums: Hints...
Forum: Potting & Repotting Yesterday, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 103
Posted By estación seca
Many orchids have what is called sympodial...

Many orchids have what is called sympodial growth, as shown by your two plants. They make (relatively) horizontal rhizomes, which are horizontal stems, with upright growths forming periodically....
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 05-15-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By estación seca
You probably figured this out... the every two...

You probably figured this out... the every two weeks advice was during winter dormancy. These need to be very wet in growth.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-15-2024, 11:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 323
Posted By estación seca
Over the years we've seen most orchid problems...

Over the years we've seen most orchid problems are caused by incorrect growing conditions, or people continually fussing with plants that grow slowly. Don't change lots of things at once, and don't...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 05-15-2024, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 221
Posted By estación seca
If a plant really gets into trouble, pieces of...

If a plant really gets into trouble, pieces of relatively green stem segments will root easily in plain water. Many advanced growers suggest rerooting new plants every few years, because old woody...
Forum: Propagation 05-15-2024, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 213
Posted By estación seca
Motes sells the book on his Web site. Many...

Motes sells the book on his Web site. Many variegations are now induced by treating small plants or mericlone flasks with various choroplast poisons.
Forum: Members' Displays 05-15-2024, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 138
Posted By estación seca
The majority will be fine with 40C every day so...

The majority will be fine with 40C every day so long as they aren't water stressed. I would continue fertilizing as Ray suggested. I have summer temperatures even above that, and I need to bring a...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 05-14-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 221
Posted By estación seca
Weak sugar solutions may be useful for plants...

Weak sugar solutions may be useful for plants that haven't been able to photosynthesize for a while, like plants shipped leafless and bare-root.

Christmas cacti are touchy about environmental...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 05-14-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 221
Posted By estación seca
I wouldn't use it without knowing what happened....

I wouldn't use it without knowing what happened. Ancestors of Schlumbergera hybrids are intermediate to cool growing epiphytes from medium high elevation mountains around Rio de Janeiro. They need a...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 05-14-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 151
Posted By estación seca
Thank you! Can you provide a photo of the plant?

Thank you! Can you provide a photo of the plant?
Forum: Hybrids 05-14-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 220
Posted By estación seca
It would help to know what kind of orchid it is....

It would help to know what kind of orchid it is. Does it have a name tag? Do you know what kind it is? Some people need to make 5 posts before they're allowed to post photos. Photo instructions are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-14-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 119
Posted By estación seca
It's been severely underwatered for months. It...

It's been severely underwatered for months. It may survive.

Do your homework before buying a new species you've never seen in person. Go to orchidspecies.com and read about the plant. Then use the...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-13-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 142
Posted By estación seca
The aloe won't help. The spot will dry and turn...

The aloe won't help. The spot will dry and turn light brown or black. Don't cut it off; that will do more damage.
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 05-13-2024, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 137
Posted By estación seca
Submerge it completely for a few hours with a...

Submerge it completely for a few hours with a plate or rock to hold it down and the ants will be gone. This plant loves water so it won't be harmed at all.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-13-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 199
Posted By estación seca
Wow, you lucked out! Send them a photo. They...

Wow, you lucked out! Send them a photo. They might be able to give you a name.
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