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Forum: Hybrids 04-09-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,152
Posted By Alys
mericlone peloric phalaenopsis

I have read that peloric phalaenopsis can be unstable and the flowers not come back with the peloric characteristics. Is this true for one that has be started as a mericlone?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-28-2022, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By Alys
Thank you for your help and Camille; your orchids...

Thank you for your help and Camille; your orchids and photography are lovely.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-27-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By Alys
Neofinitia Benetongu sick

Hello, I received my first and only neo in June of '21. It was in sphagnum moss in the usual Japanese manner. Everything seemed to be going well and it produced a couple of new leaves and a new...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-09-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,122
Posted By Alys
Leptotes

Thanks, I'm heading right over.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 05-09-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,122
Posted By Alys
Hello, I only recently discovered Leptotes...

Hello, I only recently discovered Leptotes orchids. I've been been trying to purchase one and up to date no luck. Also as I'm up in years, I need a blooming size plant. I saw pictures and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-01-2021, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By Alys
Thanks, while waiting for responses, I continued...

Thanks, while waiting for responses, I continued to research, found out what "hot" means and realized that this cattleya is not for my window.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-31-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By Alys
Cattleya nobilior

Hello, I've never grown a cattleya but have recently been reading and thinking that I'd like to give it a try. I've been looking at Cattleya nobilior. I grow in a north window with additional light...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 03-28-2021, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,490
Posted By Alys
Ascocentrus ampullaceum

May I ask; how often does it bloom and how long the blooms last?
Forum: Growing on Mounts 03-28-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,490
Posted By Alys
Ascocentrum ampullaceum 'Pink' x 'Orange'

Have any of you had experience growing Ascocentrum ampullaceum 'Pink' x 'Orange' on s mount?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-25-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,572
Posted By Alys
Alys's blooms

This is a test. I'm trying to follow the directions for sending photos. 151430

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Forum: About this board 03-24-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 93,276
Posted By Alys
reply to post

I don't think this working.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-24-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,572
Posted By Alys
reply to post

Thanks for replying. As you say; if it isn't broke don't fix it. I'd like to post pics of my orchids but as a newbie to the Board I haven't found out as of yet how to do it.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-24-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,572
Posted By Alys
fertilizer confusion

hello, I've spent too much time researching fert. I only have a few orchids; 2 paph., 2 phal. I've read the recommendations given by the growers and they recommend 20-20-20. When I shop for fert....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-03-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By Alys
Arrow Twisting flowers

Thank you. This is what I was looking for. I've spent a great deal of time getting the spikes to behave just so and I don't want to mess it up now. Nor do I want to keep them in the kitchen window...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-02-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,587
Posted By Alys
Wink Thanks for shiny leaf info

Thank you for your input. I will say that the leaves on my plants are not shiny, except for the new ones, they're very dark green, stiff and collect dust. I guess I should just be happy that they...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-01-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,587
Posted By Alys
Question Phalaenopsis how do you clean your leaves

How do you wash your Phal. leaves and keep them shiny? I've been using a fluffy paint brush dampened with water. It gets the dust off but when I see pics of other growers orchids, they have shinny...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-01-2021, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By Alys
Thank you for your quick response and help. I...

Thank you for your quick response and help. I wish it were better news. My orchids are up high in the kitchen window and the spikes are facing outside. It doesn't help that I'm short.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-01-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By Alys
Question Phal spikes and flowers

My Phals. are in spike and ready to pop into bloom. I followed some suggestions and kept them facing in a single direction so that the spike and flowers would present themselves as best as possible....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-22-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By Alys
Thrips

Thank you so much for your reply. I spent all day yesterday researching the nasty things and this morning took each plant and used a loupe to check them. I saw NO insects of any kind. I know what...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-21-2020, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By Alys
Exclamation THRIPS!!!! on phals.

While watering my orchids, I noticed a speck of "dust" move. I've spent the day searching and found out that it is a thrip. My Phalaenopsis are in spike and bud. What should I do?
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