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Forum: Terrarium Gardening Today, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 184
Posted By Ray
This is the "fog box" concept, using an...

This is the "fog box" concept, using an ultrasonic transducer.

It will not "push" the fog well to the tank through a hose, so will need an exhaust fan on the tank to pull it up, but that...
Forum: Identification Forum Today, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 80
Posted By Ray
Assuming it’s a species and not a hybrid, your...

Assuming it’s a species and not a hybrid, your best bet for a valid ID will not come until it flowers.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-23-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 184
Posted By Ray
Imagine a bucket with a float valve in the side. ...

Imagine a bucket with a float valve in the side. The valve is connected to a water supply so maintains the water level as the ultrasonic fogger turns it into fog, which is then drawn into the...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-23-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 184
Posted By Ray
If you are willing to attach an external device...

If you are willing to attach an external device to raise the humidity, consider this:

Install a mini float valve in the plastic container you saw in the Youtube video. That will maintain the water...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 04-22-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 191
Posted By Ray
In their natural habitat, they live on thin twigs...

In their natural habitat, they live on thin twigs of shrubs on the windward side of Caribbean islands. They experience frequent rains and are almost immediately blown dry by gentle, warm breezes.
...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-22-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 171
Posted By Ray
Can you please post larger pictures?

Can you please post larger pictures?
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-22-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 184
Posted By Ray
With that setup, you’re fighting yourself, as any...

With that setup, you’re fighting yourself, as any extra humidity will be removed pretty quickly with the action of the fan.

The interior volume is maybe 4 cubic feet, assuming the plants and...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-22-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 139
Posted By Ray
Welcome, Cass. Tell us a bit about yourself...

Welcome, Cass.

Tell us a bit about yourself - where you are located, what plants you have, etc.
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 04-19-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 206
Posted By Ray
Winter growing? Bulbs with green growth were...

Winter growing?

Bulbs with green growth were dug and planted this time last year. Despite being pampered and “Kelpak-ed”, they completely crapped out by the end of June.

They emerged from the...
Forum: Outdoor Gardening 04-18-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 206
Posted By Ray
Byzantine Gladiolus

I've seen these as I "flash by" on my way from Oak Island to Southport, and I have wanted to harvest them for year, but every spring, the county usually mows them down before I can.

That road is...
Forum: Scientific Matters 04-17-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 220
Posted By Ray
Spraying with cinnamon leaf oil is best a...

Spraying with cinnamon leaf oil is best a dilution in rubbing alcohol @ 1 - 1.5 ml/L
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-16-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 188
Posted By Ray
Hot pepper wax?

Hot pepper wax?
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 04-16-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By Ray
Welcome, Alexander.

Welcome, Alexander.
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 04-15-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By Ray
Yeah, Sam had a good eye when remaking crosses. ...

Yeah, Sam had a good eye when remaking crosses. That one was actually registered in 1893!
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 04-15-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By Ray
That’s a really nice one. May I ask its source?

That’s a really nice one. May I ask its source?
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Angraecum/Aerangis 04-15-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 135
Posted By Ray
Plants make such “decisions” based upon their...

Plants make such “decisions” based upon their stock of phytochemical reserves and the conditions they are in.

If a plant “feels” like another spike is appropriate, leave it alone.

That said, if...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 04-15-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 105
Posted By Ray
I cannot imagine how you're going to succeed...

I cannot imagine how you're going to succeed without a water supply.

The hybrid is Vanda M. V. Tannins. Originally, the hybrid Memoria Thainchai was classified as an ascocenda, but has been since...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-11-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By Ray
Kelpak is NOT made for orchids. It has been...

Kelpak is NOT made for orchids.

It has been used on foods, fruits, nuts, grains, and turf for over four decades. I brought it to the orchid world about 11-12 years ago.

When they offered to...
Forum: Propagation 04-11-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 199
Posted By Ray
Yes, it is. I have been in an email...

Yes, it is.

I have been in an email conversation with Troy within the last week.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-10-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 165
Posted By Ray
Looks like a potential nutrient deficiency -...

Looks like a potential nutrient deficiency - although I'll admit, they are hard to diagnose.

Try watering it a few times with water containing about 2 ml/L Epsom Salt.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2024, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 246
Posted By Ray
That’s not much more helpful from a plant...

That’s not much more helpful from a plant nutrition standpoint, I’m afraid, but it’s still good water.

Yes, I meant ml, not grams, for fertilizer estimation.

Mass is certainly the more precise...
Forum: Species 04-08-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 215
Posted By Ray
Phal. pulchra is a low-altitude grower from the...

Phal. pulchra is a low-altitude grower from the Philippines, so hot- to warm grower, and it does tend to throw keikies more than some species.

As far as diurnal temperature variations, I don’t see...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 246
Posted By Ray
That data is incomplete. Yes, you only have...

That data is incomplete. Yes, you only have about 12 ppm Ca + Mg, and the alkalinity is low, but I wonder what else is in the water that keeps the pH above neutral.

That said, I think the Rain...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 263
Posted By Ray
The stuff at the bottom is likely decomposed...

The stuff at the bottom is likely decomposed moss, and is something that will quickly suffocate the roots when watered.

Moisture meters are not reliable for orchid media. They are designed for...
Forum: Hybrids 04-06-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 214
Posted By Ray
Nice!

Nice!
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