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Forum: Hybrids 11-04-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,247
Posted By Alan Sailer
Thanks for the info. I have it at home now where...

Thanks for the info. I have it at home now where the temperature does change more. We shall see....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-09-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By Alan Sailer
Ray, Thanks for the clarification. The...

Ray,

Thanks for the clarification.

The bottom line for me on three issues.

First, I decided to just dissolve the whole mess of FeedMe! into a 4liter container of RO water. I calculate that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-08-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By Alan Sailer
Ray, I did not see your post until now. The...

Ray,

I did not see your post until now. The information about the true composition of the FeedMe! is valuable.

AS far as homogeneity, making a liquid concentrate sounds like a good idea. I'll...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-08-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By Alan Sailer
Dimples, Thanks for the information. ...

Dimples,

Thanks for the information.

You know what's funny was I was just driving back from an appointment and was thinking that adding tap water (mine is alkaline) to the RO/fertilizer might...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-08-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By Alan Sailer
Dimples, I'll probably just use your second...

Dimples,

I'll probably just use your second suggestion and use it on my epiphyllums. They are tough critters.

I called RepotMe and they told me the blue FeedMe! can be green, They offered no...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By Alan Sailer
Yes. I will try calling up the seller and see if...

Yes. I will try calling up the seller and see if they know what is going on.

I hate wasting stuff but I may just toss it and try another brand. What is the maker of the stuff that you use?
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By Alan Sailer
Roberta, Here is the info. Trying to be as...

Roberta,

Here is the info. Trying to be as accurate as possible.

I used one quart of RO water. The pH strip said 7 and the meter said 6.73.

I added 1/4t of FeedMe!. The pH strip said 5.0 and...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2022, 04:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By Alan Sailer
The FeedMe! is 15-3-15 8Ca 2Mg. Good...

The FeedMe! is 15-3-15 8Ca 2Mg.

Good information about your pH numbers. I'll try again tonight (maybe, it's so hot!) and use pH paper and the meter to compare. Your RO water is the same starting...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By Alan Sailer
Roberta, The meter is a freshly calibrated...

Roberta,

The meter is a freshly calibrated Apera PH60 pH meter.
It uses three calibration standards 4,7 and 10pH.

I guess I could cross check it with pH paper but I bought it to avoid using...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-07-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By Alan Sailer
FeedMe Fertilizer

After getting some information about ca/Mg supplements I did some searching and decided to buy FeedMe fertilizer for use with RO/rain water ie low dissolved solids.

I received the stuff yesterday...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 834
Posted By Alan Sailer
Roberta, Yes. thanks for reminding me. A few...

Roberta,

Yes. thanks for reminding me. A few months back I trimmed a dead looking epidendrum stem only to see green inside. It was only a few inches but still...

I'll keep the snap rather than...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 834
Posted By Alan Sailer
Louis_W, Clear. In fact why I asked the...

Louis_W,

Clear. In fact why I asked the question is that after a search for epi info I found a site that said cut off the stem after it flowers. It was unclear to me what stem meant.

Leaving...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 834
Posted By Alan Sailer
Thank you very much. I'll leave the long...

Thank you very much.

I'll leave the long scraggly growth until there are significant side stems. If the old stem does reflower so much the better.

After years of neglect I'm taking a more...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 08-29-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,762
Posted By Alan Sailer
estación seca, Wow. Thanks for the detail. ...

estación seca,

Wow. Thanks for the detail.

Cheers.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-29-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 834
Posted By Alan Sailer
Basic Epidendrum Question

Sorry if this has been answered before but I made a brief search and didn't find an answer.

Briefly, when an epidendrum flowers and then dies off (which can take a very long time) what do you do...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 08-29-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,762
Posted By Alan Sailer
I'll increase the fertilizer as per the previous...

I'll increase the fertilizer as per the previous posts. It does look like I was under-fertilizing. The very dilute fertilizer works so well on my phals that I used it with the paph.

It actually...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 08-28-2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,762
Posted By Alan Sailer
Roberta, Thanks so much. I was planning to...

Roberta,

Thanks so much. I was planning to repot after the bloom and it will be interesting to see the roots. If you have any ideas for a good medium for indoor use please advise. Ideally it would...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 08-28-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,762
Posted By Alan Sailer
The top of the medium is small rock. Unsure about...

The top of the medium is small rock. Unsure about the rest as I would have to depot it.

The location is Southern California, Camarillo. It's inside with day/night 73/66F right now.

Interesting...
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 08-28-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,762
Posted By Alan Sailer
Attached is a snapshot. The potting medium is...

Attached is a snapshot. The potting medium is unknown, it was purchased earlier this year from a local professional grower.

Temperature is indoor 73-65F. Water is RO with Orchid Pro 7-8-6...
Forum: Hybrids 08-28-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,247
Posted By Alan Sailer
Ray, I'll consider upping the fertilizer....

Ray,

I'll consider upping the fertilizer. But it will be messing with a working formula. I've had at least four flowerings (each) over about three years.

Cheers.
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 08-28-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,762
Posted By Alan Sailer
Paph Loosing Leaves

This is my first paph so I am nervous about it. It is a cross of Lorraines Pride and Sibling, the mottled leaf type.

I have had it for about three months. It initially had three leaves. I keep it...
Forum: Hybrids 08-28-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,247
Posted By Alan Sailer
Roy, The fertilizer is Orchid Pro 7-8-6 and...

Roy,

The fertilizer is Orchid Pro 7-8-6 and is about 1/4 t into four gallons of DI water. I dunk them once a week all seasons because the climate does not vary. Currently three out of seven phals...
Forum: Hybrids 08-26-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,247
Posted By Alan Sailer
Only the original bloom long in the past. ...

Only the original bloom long in the past.

I'll try a change in environment, it sounds like a very good idea to try.

Cheers.
Forum: Hybrids 08-26-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,247
Posted By Alan Sailer
I'll consider that it might be getting too much...

I'll consider that it might be getting too much light. The thing just looks so darn healthy. The photo does not do it justice.

I am using a very dilute fertilizer (maybe 5 times suggested...
Forum: Hybrids 08-26-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,247
Posted By Alan Sailer
Phalaenopsis not Flowering

I have a collection of generic grocery store phals growing under LEDs at work. I have had many flowering events over the years with all the plants except one.

This plant stays dark green and has...
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