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Forum: Advanced Discussion 09-16-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,114
Posted By karrolhk
Thank you for the article. It says: "Dr....

Thank you for the article. It says:

"Dr. John Biernbaum (from MSU), Larry Metcoff (from
GreenCare fertilizers), and I [Bill Argo] designed two fertilizer
formulas to be used with the two types...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 09-16-2021, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,114
Posted By karrolhk
Thank you! You mentioned that the highlight for...

Thank you! You mentioned that the highlight for the MSU formula is the addition of Cal Mag. Can I just use another formula (the cheapest option) which doesn't have Cal Mag and buy a separate Cal...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-16-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,255
Posted By karrolhk
K-lite?

Hi, I read from Ray's site about K-lite fertilizer (K-Lite Orchid and Epiphyte Fertilizer › First Rays LLC (https://firstrays.com/product/k-lite/)) which is said to be based on studies that show the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 09-16-2021, 06:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,114
Posted By karrolhk
Why is MSU fertilizer called MSU?

Several questions about MSU fertilizer:

1. Does Michigan State University (which department there?) have a study to back up the orchid fertilizer formula they create? If yes, where can I read...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-11-2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,089
Posted By karrolhk
in 2 plastic pots and put in the same decorative...

in 2 plastic pots and put in the same decorative pot? that's a great idea! Thank you Ray! btw, how much LECA do you think I would need?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-11-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 789
Posted By karrolhk
are these orchid fertilizers good?

I would get Better-gro if I could, but I am not in the US and dont have Amazon locally.

Locally, I could only find orchid fertilizers in the following NPK ratios:

for general growth - NPK 1:2:1...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-11-2021, 05:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,089
Posted By karrolhk
2 phals in 1 pot

I know the recommendation is to pot orchids separately, but my mom really likes having multiple (2 or even 3) phalaenopsis in the same pot so when it flowers it looks like a lot of flowers in the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-09-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,295
Posted By karrolhk
Thank you for the correction, Ray. You are right,...

Thank you for the correction, Ray. You are right, a typo there.. should be mobile nutrients..

Anyway, these symptoms described are for all plants? They apply to orchids too?
Forum: Advanced Discussion 05-09-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,295
Posted By karrolhk
Differences in Deficiency in Mg vs. N vs. K

I know that Magnesium, Nitrogen and Potassium are all immobile (edit: should be mobile) nutrients and deficiency in these would show problem in old growths. But, what is the difference in their...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-29-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,659
Posted By karrolhk
Is pH adjustment really necessary for fertilizing in S/H?

Two questions about pH adjustment in fertilizing in S/H:

1. Is it really necessary? If I don't do it, what would happen?

2. How do most people do that? Using another product to bring the pH...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2021, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,511
Posted By karrolhk
Thank you, estación seca. So, for leaves like...

Thank you, estación seca. So, for leaves like this in the pic below (from Phalaenopsis Schilleriana) with a UNIFORM variegated pattern, the leaves are grown naturally with alternate places with and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-15-2021, 11:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,511
Posted By karrolhk
variegated leaves

I have 3 questions about variegation in orchid leaves:

1. What causes some orchids to have NATURAL (not induced) variegation on their leaves? Is it also because of genetic mutation that some...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-12-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,854
Posted By karrolhk
Thank you. I have checked out Ray's informative...

Thank you. I have checked out Ray's informative articles.

I have a follow-up question... Do you think there's a difference between self-watering pots and a semi-hydroponics setup since both use...
Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture 04-11-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,854
Posted By karrolhk
Pots suitable for semi-hydro?

What do the pots for semi-hydro look like?

1. Should there be an inner pot with holes for water to escape in flushing, and an outer pot without holes to catch the water and with a reservoir? ...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-09-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,167
Posted By karrolhk
Wow, thank you very much for sharing your...

Wow, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I learnt a lot! I am surprised (again) that not all Phals can clone a keiki from the spike.. like you said, some Phal species can, some don't,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-09-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,167
Posted By karrolhk
That's amazing! Just putting spent flower stalks...

That's amazing! Just putting spent flower stalks will give you a baby orchid! Do you know WHY?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-09-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,167
Posted By karrolhk
Thank you everybody. So, the idea is that the...

Thank you everybody. So, the idea is that the cut stem only functions as a means to get water and nutrients by capillary action. The food stored in those short cut stems can be seen as...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,167
Posted By karrolhk
Thank you. But, could you please explain WHY...

Thank you. But, could you please explain WHY just a stem + moisture can give us a keiki?? I was highly skeptical when I watched the video. I thought it's bogus and clickbait. But when I saw some...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-07-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,167
Posted By karrolhk
Clone orchid from stem cuttings - it worked! HOW??

Hi, I was watching this video where the person talks about making orchid keiki by just wrapping orchid stem cuttings with moss and put in a tall vase with some water with the top covered to keep...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-19-2021, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,123
Posted By karrolhk
Thanks for the article. I have read it but I...

Thanks for the article. I have read it but I still don't understand what kind of nutrients rice water have for plants. The article only mentions starch, amylose, amylopectin.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-18-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,123
Posted By karrolhk
Interesting numbers, Ray! May I know how you came...

Interesting numbers, Ray! May I know how you came up with these numbers?

Btw, what kind of predominant nutrients do you think exist in uncooked rice water (the water you wash rice)? is it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-18-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,123
Posted By karrolhk
Thank you for your explanation. But would epsom...

Thank you for your explanation. But would epsom salt run the risk of burning the roots because of a high salt content?

Btw, what do you think about using rice water or potato water to water...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-18-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,123
Posted By karrolhk
Which natural fertilizers really work for orchids?

Are homemade natural fertilizers for orchids a hoax?

I am confused about whether epsom salt, rice/potato water and eggshells can really fertilize orchids. I was sceptical but I found two...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-16-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,588
Posted By karrolhk
Hi Ray, So, tannins are destroyed in heat? do...

Hi Ray,
So, tannins are destroyed in heat? do you think that the tea soak method is a hoax?

PS. is tannic acid and tannins the same thing?

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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-13-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,588
Posted By karrolhk
Do tea and coffee have auxins? I tried googling...

Do tea and coffee have auxins? I tried googling it but couldn't find anything.
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