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I have decided to open this offer to the public
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I have decided to open this offer to the public
It was limited to newsletter subscribers only.
Until midnight EDT today - Monday, May 27th - you may use the coupon code "MEMORIALDAY" to get the following discounts on bottles and jars of Kelpak,...
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Beginner Discussion
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Condensation--Possible Crown Rot?
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Water does not cause rot. Water pooled in the...
Water does not cause rot. Water pooled in the crown might provide an incubator for pathogens, but one night is probably insufficient to be an issue.
In the home, shoot for about 50% RH. That...
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Advanced Discussion
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The question about Kelpak
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Ray
First and foremost, the stimulating effect of...
First and foremost, the stimulating effect of Kelpak has little to do with the contained hormones. Sure, they do stimulate growth, but the degree of stimulation is far beyond what one can expect...
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Introductions - Break the Ice !
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Hello everyone. New here
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Ray
Welcome!
Welcome!
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Beginner Discussion
05-25-2024, 08:25 AM
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Kelley's Korner MSU & K-Lite Fertilizers
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There is only one manufacturer of those formulas,...
There is only one manufacturer of those formulas, and that is Greencare. Everyone selling them is repackaging them.
Somehow, folks got the idea I was the exclusive seller of the stuff, and didn't...
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Potting & Repotting
05-25-2024, 08:24 AM
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It appears to be an oncidium of some sort, and...
It appears to be an oncidium of some sort, and they are known to get spots on the leaves. It's apparently not a pathogen, but more likely something of cultural origin, so you should not try to treat...
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Introductions - Break the Ice !
05-25-2024, 08:20 AM
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My introduction
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Welcome.
Welcome.
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Growing on Mounts
05-24-2024, 08:03 AM
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Watering/Feeding Indoor Mounted Cattleya Seedling
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Ray
First of all, welcome aboard! Wow! You have...
First of all, welcome aboard!
Wow! You have really made this a lot more complicated for yourself.
It appears you have mounted the plant upside down; they are not pendulous in nature. It will...
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Advanced Discussion
05-23-2024, 08:41 AM
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what to call it?
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It looks like an album to me… If you know...
It looks like an album to me…
If you know it’s not, and are absolutely certain, you may correct the label.
When breeding, the genus and species names are all that matter for registration. A x...
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Beginner Discussion
05-22-2024, 09:14 PM
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Possible virus symptoms on NOID Phal?
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Ray
I think it's nothing more than part of the...
I think it's nothing more than part of the genetics, and not any kind of ailment, although culture can affect how such things are expressed.
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Scientific Matters
05-22-2024, 06:17 PM
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Experience with Plant cell tech
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Like most cities, that part of DC took a hit on...
Like most cities, that part of DC took a hit on office rentals during the covid pandemic. It's not a particularly nice building, so I wouldn't bet on it being too expensive for DC.
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Beginner Discussion
05-22-2024, 06:15 AM
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Have I Killed My New Phalaenopsis?
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Orchids don’t do anything quickly, so a couple of...
Orchids don’t do anything quickly, so a couple of days of soppy sphagnum is only goi to be an issue if the plant is cold.
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Beginner Discussion
05-21-2024, 08:35 AM
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Neofinetia falcata leaf damage
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Hard to say exactly what caused that, but it...
Hard to say exactly what caused that, but it appears to be spreading, so I would remove that leaf, then dab the wound with cinnamon powder, being careful to avoid getting any on the roots.
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Maxillaria Alliance
05-20-2024, 03:05 PM
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Trader Joe's Find: Zygopetalum triste
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It looks more like a zygo hybrid to me,...
It looks more like a zygo hybrid to me, potentially with some galeottia in it.
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Beginner Discussion
05-20-2024, 07:07 AM
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What promotes Leaf growth And stem growth?
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The biggest stimulant to plant growth is water. ...
The biggest stimulant to plant growth is water.
A horticulture professor shared the mass balance of chemical reactions that fix carbon (i.e., add mass), and for ANY plant to add a pound of mass,...
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Beginner Discussion
05-20-2024, 06:56 AM
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Why won't my vanda root?
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Ray
Superthrive contains a synthetic hormone, so...
Superthrive contains a synthetic hormone, so unless the active chemicals have degraded with heat, light, or time, it should not be used with Kelpak - pick one or the other.
Also, generally...
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Beginner Discussion
05-19-2024, 07:27 AM
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Misting with Kelpak Daily?
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I think ES has confounded several of my...
I think ES has confounded several of my recommendations in the past.
With synthetic hormones, excessive application will definitely lead to flower deformities, but that does not appear to be the...
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Beginner Discussion
05-17-2024, 08:01 AM
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Phals: High Light or Low Light?
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Ray
Many phalaenopsis species are deep understory...
Many phalaenopsis species are deep understory plants that are more of less in constant shade.
The best-blooming phalaenopsis I’ve ever seen were in a hot (40C), greenhouse with saturated humidity....
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Propagation
05-15-2024, 04:51 PM
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Vanda breeding: Need some guidance
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Ray
I love the concept! I cannot speak to the...
I love the concept!
I cannot speak to the genetics, but there are two physical objects to overcome:
V. falcata pollen on a large vanda: can the pollen tube penetrate deeply enough for...
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Members' Displays
05-15-2024, 12:50 PM
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My orchids in Chaiyaphum Thailand.
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Ray
Generally speaking, extreme heat means faster...
Generally speaking, extreme heat means faster growth, but if you're underwatering due to your situation, that's likely to have more of an impact than feeding, so I'd stick to applying a 100 ppm N...
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Advanced Discussion
05-14-2024, 04:42 AM
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Does this bag Peter's Excel look usable?
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Ray
Whoever repackaged it did a terrible job of...
Whoever repackaged it did a terrible job of keeping it dry. You cannot use weight for dispensing it, but volume is still fine.
While the fertilizer is still fine for use, if it weighs 1 pound...
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Growing on Mounts
05-13-2024, 01:11 PM
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My First Mount: Mini phal on mopani
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Ray
Put the plant on the mount and add a small pad of...
Put the plant on the mount and add a small pad of sphagnum on top of the roots, not under them.
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Beginner Discussion
05-13-2024, 07:18 AM
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How do commercial growers grow their leaves so big?
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Ray
While light certainly is a factor, I vote for...
While light certainly is a factor, I vote for water, as that is the true driving force for growth.
In order for any plant to add one pound of mass, it must absorb and process about 200 pounds (25...
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Identification Forum
05-11-2024, 06:49 AM
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Like a box of chocolates....not in the order, what is it?
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Ray
If you are referring to Triton Orchids,...
If you are referring to Triton Orchids, understand that Michael acquires plants from nurseries in Hawaii and resells them. Some are from Quintal Farms, but the Ocidiinae plugs are likely from The...
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About this board
05-10-2024, 06:58 AM
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Issue Posting/PM/Email from OB
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Thanks!
Thanks!
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