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Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 11:54 AM
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Views: 60
Posted By estación seca
Eulophia petersii. But they will need gradually...

Eulophia petersii. But they will need gradually to acclimate a nursery-grown plant to the sun. I would put it there with a light piece of shade cloth over it now, and remove the shade cloth slowly.
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Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 61
Posted By estación seca
The main concern is your winter temperatures....

The main concern is your winter temperatures. Phals. are warm to hot growing plants. Moss cools the root zone as water evaporates. This isn't a good choice for people who keep their homes cool in...
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 67
Posted By estación seca
You need to figure out what happened and prevent...

You need to figure out what happened and prevent it. What are your temperatures and relative humidity? This happens when they are too cool, unlikely in Spain in late May, and also when they are very...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! Yesterday, 11:40 AM
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Views: 121
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board!

Welcome to the Orchid Board!
Forum: Pests & Diseases Yesterday, 11:39 AM
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Posted By estación seca
It might be virused, or it might have a fungal...

It might be virused, or it might have a fungal infection. You can't diagnose viral infection without a viral test. A university or college near you might have a botany or microbiology department that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 88
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board. If the plant...

Welcome to the Orchid Board.

If the plant had enough energy to make a leaf, it will probably make roots soon. There are people who successfully resucitate Phals. with the water method. When the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases Yesterday, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 86
Posted By estación seca
Orchids vary in ease of growth. Dendrobium is a...

Orchids vary in ease of growth. Dendrobium is a huge genus with plants from many different climates. Different kinds require different care.

This appears to be a Dendrobium from the nigrohirsute...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-25-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By estación seca
I've never seen spider mite damage on Phal....

I've never seen spider mite damage on Phal. stems, but it looks like that on other plants' stems. I would spray with 70% alcohol or insecticidal soap.
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-25-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 274
Posted By estación seca
When I consider buying a plant I'm not familiar...

When I consider buying a plant I'm not familiar with, I first find out what temperatures it needs, since I'm in Phoenix and it gets hot here. I can't grow cool nor intermediate growing orchids. You...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 05-25-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 415
Posted By estación seca
Seedlings need to stay moist, in bright shade,...

Seedlings need to stay moist, in bright shade, and not be disturbed any more than necessary. I think you should leave it alone. It will figure out how to grow. Trying to move it again will damage...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-25-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 274
Posted By estación seca
Bark turns very dark when it's wet. It looks OK. ...

Bark turns very dark when it's wet. It looks OK.

Propetalum is a hybrid genus between natural genera Promenea and Zygopetalum. They are cool to intermediate growers, not liking temperatures over...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-25-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 172
Posted By estación seca
Oncidiums need to stay moist all the time. The...

Oncidiums need to stay moist all the time. The pseudobulbs are shriveled, which shows either root loss or not getting watered enough. Lack of water also causes ugly spots on leaves, and loss of both...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 05-25-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board!

Welcome to the Orchid Board!
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-25-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 168
Posted By estación seca
More information is needed. How long have you had...

More information is needed. How long have you had it? Was it potted when you got it? How did you take care of it? What are your temperatures, humidity and light conditions? How did you water it?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 170
Posted By estación seca
Don't give up. Yes, leafless stems can make new...

Don't give up. Yes, leafless stems can make new growths if the base is still alive. The plant might still flower next Spring.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 112
Posted By estación seca
You need virus testing to identify viral...

You need virus testing to identify viral infection. The color markings are common in this kind of Phal. and would not make me suspect virus. The petals are peloric, meaning they have the...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 05-22-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By estación seca
I don't have this. The people I know who grow it...

I don't have this. The people I know who grow it water almost every day and maintain high humidity. It's considered a deep shade plant.

14 hours of daylight is unneccessary and probably too much....
Forum: Scientific Matters 05-22-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 322
Posted By estación seca
Looks interesting. Also interesting is that their...

Looks interesting. Also interesting is that their office is in one of the most expensive parts of Washington, DC, the Imperial Capital.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 169
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board. Soak some in a...

Welcome to the Orchid Board.

Soak some in a bowl for a few hours. If it becomes mushy I wouldn't use it. Otherwise I would use it.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-22-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 235
Posted By estación seca
The heat mats probably keep the pots and roots...

The heat mats probably keep the pots and roots warmer than the air, so they do help. You could cover the plants at night with a blanket or sheet to hold the heat.

Phals. survive cold periods...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-21-2024, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By estación seca
Welcome to the Orchid Board! That is a...

Welcome to the Orchid Board!

That is a beautiful flower, and it's nice to know it's something from your grandfather. It is in the Cattleya alliance, but appears to be a hybrid. The lip color and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 151
Posted By estación seca
It depends on your temperatures. Warmer is better...

It depends on your temperatures. Warmer is better with Phals. You can gently remove the moss ball from the outer pot so it dries faster.

I would not be in any hurry to repot until the moss is...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-21-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 122
Posted By estación seca
Try to keep direct sun off the medium and base of...

Try to keep direct sun off the medium and base of the stems. That area can heat up rapidly and cook plants. I have to watch for this in my climate.

The stem with the blue dot in your photo has a...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-21-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 196
Posted By estación seca
Virus infection is unpredictable. Normal...

Virus infection is unpredictable. Normal appearing plants can be infected. Spotted plants can be normal.

Nutritional deficiencies causing spots in orchids are usually due to nitrogen, magnesium or...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-21-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 205
Posted By estación seca
That looks like sunburn. The leaves are also...

That looks like sunburn. The leaves are also shriveled, so it probably needs more water.
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