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Forum: Beginner Discussion Today, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 70
Posted By Roberta
Let the plant figure it out. Remember, leaves are...

Let the plant figure it out. Remember, leaves are where photosynthesis happens, that is the source of the energy the plant needs. So you need to preserve those healthy leaves. The new growth will...
Forum: Catasetum and Stanhopea Alliance Yesterday, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 46
Posted By Roberta
First, Welcome! You chose a good place to post,...

First, Welcome! You chose a good place to post, don't worry about it in general... Moderators can always move a thread. But this is perfect.

The male Catasetum flowers only last a couple of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 11:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 70
Posted By Roberta
First, Welcome! Don't cut anything. When a...

First, Welcome!

Don't cut anything. When a Phalaenopsis loses the crown (the main growing point) if you're fortunate, it will produce a new growth near the base. That new basal growth shares a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 86
Posted By Roberta
They will be more forgiving. The Phal hybrids...

They will be more forgiving. The Phal hybrids likely will be OK, some of the species may still be unhappy. You may want to move all of them away from the cold window. If you need more light, you can...
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 86
Posted By Roberta
The heat mat won't raise the atmospheric...

The heat mat won't raise the atmospheric temperature significantly, but it will keep the roots warm which is the goal.
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 242
Posted By Roberta
Definitely. Mine are simply outside all the...

Definitely. Mine are simply outside all the time, experience all the changes of the weather across the seasons. If one were to start the process, now is the time - in spring, days are getting...
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 71
Posted By Roberta
Just wait and keep them most. They actually...

Just wait and keep them most. They actually benefit from cool. So get them outside so they can acclimate. Remember, these are from Japan where they encounter freezing winters.

I got some last...
Forum: Orchid Lounge Yesterday, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 196
Posted By Roberta
It's back! Still may be having some issues, but...

It's back! Still may be having some issues, but getting there.
Forum: Orchid Lounge Yesterday, 11:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 274
Posted By Roberta
Orchidroots.com is back! Yay! Still seem to be...

Orchidroots.com is back! Yay! Still seem to be some routing issue, but getting there.
Forum: Beginner Discussion Yesterday, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 242
Posted By Roberta
Frost is the "decider" ... L. anceps is OK down...

Frost is the "decider" ... L. anceps is OK down to about 29 deg F for a few hours overnight, as long as it warms up during the day.
Forum: Outdoor Gardening Yesterday, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 111
Posted By Roberta
I think you might want to wait a bit on the...

I think you might want to wait a bit on the vanilla. The other three (and the general collection) should be fine. Actually, the Pecteilis radiata can be outside at much lower temperatures - it comes...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-25-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,765
Posted By Roberta
Another clue, C. Eldorado (the hybrid) has no...

Another clue, C. Eldorado (the hybrid) has no awards. The species has a bunch of them, 3 of which are the cultivar 'Mt. Ito' , 2 in Germany and 1 in the US (There is no "directory" of cultivar...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-25-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,765
Posted By Roberta
I looked up some photos, it looks to me like the...

I looked up some photos, it looks to me like the species, cultivar 'Mt. Ito' . Just to muddy the water some more, it's accepted name is now C. wallisii , C. eldorado being a synonum.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-25-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 133
Posted By Roberta
First, Welcome! That is a healthy-looking,...

First, Welcome!

That is a healthy-looking, husky plant. I think that it could be moved up to a slightly larger pot. Also, that will give you a chance to look at the roots, which will help you...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-25-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 255
Posted By Roberta
Whatever you're doing, keep on doing it! That is...

Whatever you're doing, keep on doing it! That is one happy plant.
Forum: Miscellaneous & Other Genera 04-25-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 173
Posted By Roberta
That is an exquisite flower!

That is an exquisite flower!
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-25-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 255
Posted By Roberta
Don't argue with success! Having the spikes...

Don't argue with success! Having the spikes develop sequentially is just what the plant does. And that extends the blooming period.
Forum: Identification Forum 04-25-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 177
Posted By Roberta
When it flowers, grab a photo. I am guessing...

When it flowers, grab a photo. I am guessing that it is an Angraecum from the shape of the plant and those big knobby roots, with large white flower
Forum: Identification Forum 04-24-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 185
Posted By Roberta
But if you want to try the "native" photo...

But if you want to try the "native" photo functionality, click on "Go advanced". Then scroll down a bit to Manage Attachments. There will be a pop-up (be sure to enable pop-ups for this site....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-24-2024, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By Roberta
Temperature drop is definitely important. My...

Temperature drop is definitely important. My Den. lindleyi gets tortured and still blooms only irregularly for me. (its precious name was Den. aggretatum, Den. aggravatum is more like it).
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-24-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 242
Posted By Roberta
L anceps is good down to freezing or a bit below...

L anceps is good down to freezing or a bit below if acclimated. You likely will want to bring in for the coldest winter months, when frost is likely. Once night temps get into the 40's F it will be...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-24-2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 242
Posted By Roberta
L anceps tends to start spiking in the late...

L anceps tends to start spiking in the late summer. Then they'll root and grow after that. I find that the best time for repotting, mounting, etc. is anywhere from November to February (depending...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 04-24-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 212
Posted By Roberta
Wow!

Wow!
Forum: Cypripedium Alliance - Paphiopedilum 04-24-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 260
Posted By Roberta
Another note in the Baker sheet - this species...

Another note in the Baker sheet - this species grows on limestome cliffs. It may need extra calcium. Many people use a top dressing of dolomite lime on Paphs from this type of environment. Also,...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 04-24-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By Roberta
If you are in the southeast US, I would doubt...

If you are in the southeast US, I would doubt that you need a humidifier. Don't worry about "bad air" for growing outside. I have a yard full of orchids in southern California... Pests are another...
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