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Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 10-05-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,560
Posted By jmforan
Evaporative cooler vs standard AC for greenhouse

So my 15 year old Champion swamp cooler bit the dust (fan OK but pump motor corroded and lifeless, not to mention corrosion thoughout basin) and I need a replacement cooling device. I have a 13 x 8...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-14-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,000
Posted By jmforan
Dendrobium with tiny yellow crawlers

Hi pest detectives. Can you ID this bug on my Dendrobiums - it was from a Trader Joes and had some black spots about a month ago which I removed, thinking they were bacterial spots. No bugs showed...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-08-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 854
Posted By jmforan
In greenhouse, daytime Temperature 70-80, night...

In greenhouse, daytime Temperature 70-80, night 56 low, growing under lights about 4000 fc, There are occasional tiny flying insects I see (maybe from nearby soil tray for veggies). Have other...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-08-2023, 01:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 854
Posted By jmforan
Sunken Brown Spots Den. Leafs

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These spots just showed up. I cut out the spots and applied Physan 20 to the plant. I hazard a guess it’s bacterial. What would you experts do?
Forum: Greenhouse Gardening 12-29-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,215
Posted By jmforan
I have an identical problem. My second Southern...

I have an identical problem. My second Southern Burner vented gas heater just went belly up. The pilot mechanism has always been unsatisfactory (very finicky) and a replacement vented gas burner...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-24-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,528
Posted By jmforan
Thank you for the feedback! These are brand new...

Thank you for the feedback! These are brand new from Maui. They are in lowlight - about 1500 fc. in a artificial light setting - they had a bit of this out of the box. Just wanted to be sure I...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-21-2015, 01:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,528
Posted By jmforan
BROWN SPOTS ON LEAVES OF NEW CATTLEYAS

Several of new purchased Cattleyas have these brown spots on their leaves. The affected areas are soft and rotted. Any ideas? No visible pests (to my eye). Thanks for the help!
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 06-12-2015, 12:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,313
Posted By jmforan
NOID Possible Oncidium

I like this autumn-ish coloring - looks a bit like an Oncidium but I always lose them so maybe something else? Thanks
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 01-12-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 919
Posted By jmforan
Dendrobium Proud Appeal brown leaf patches

Had for almost 2 years, has not bloomed since I bought it (when it had 10 spikes!). Leaves have been turning brown for several weeks, a few at a time. No evidence of any scale or infestation to my...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-10-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By jmforan
Thanks. I have had sunburn similar to this on...

Thanks. I have had sunburn similar to this on Cattleyas and never treated the leaf. Why not cut the whole leaf off?
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-10-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By jmforan
BLC MALWORTH WHOLE LEAF ROTTING

This BLC Malworth "Orchidglade" has large brown spot destroying leaf. Spot feels tacky but not mushy. Root check showed more brown, soggy roots than green or white new roots --so repotted. Watering...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-12-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,394
Posted By jmforan
Question Greenhouse Thermostat Rusted Again - Need Help!

I have a gas burning heater which uses Millivolt heat-only thermostat. The old mercury thermostat that came with the Southern Burner heater failed due to rust and I replaced with a Honeywell unit...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-17-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,379
Posted By jmforan
Den. Red Emperor "Ember" Divided We Fall

My Den. Red Emperor "Ember" (Den. New Comet x 1 Benikujyaku) bloomed 4/11 and I divided it about 3 weeks ago. No probs at first. A week ago, for my GH, I installed supplemental lighting (HPS 1000...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-31-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 829
Posted By jmforan
So Cal changing shadecloth for bright season

My GH is under oak leaves with 50% shadecloth and up through March with occasional partial cloud cover maxes out at around 3500 mid day. But now I'm getting 5500 to 6000 mid day and my goal is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-12-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,231
Posted By jmforan
Black spots

Thank you for the reassuring words. I haven't seen the spots spread to any other plants and there is no decline in leaf or root health that I can see.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-07-2011, 12:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,231
Posted By jmforan
NOID WITH BLACK SPOTS ON LEAVES

Got this NOID from Trader Joes and didn't see the tiny black spots until I got it home. Dropped a leaf but is otherwise OK. Lives next to many other plants in GH. What should I do with it?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-12-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,210
Posted By jmforan
Vanda culture using Vases

Rosiefuture: Thanks for the cool adaptation. I found these plastic containers at Smart and Final. Company name is "First Street" storage containers, about $3.99. They come in 4 and 3 inch...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 09-06-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,210
Posted By jmforan
VASES FOR VANDAS? SHOPPING AND SUCCESSES SOUGHT

I Read a great post describing using vases for growing vandas. My Ascocendas (photo is Ascda. Chritine Ang Tliwai) have not bloomed in two years but look very good, grown in high light (~4500 fc)...
Forum: Identification Forum 03-12-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 878
Posted By jmforan
Long-spike orchid

Cany anyone help ID the species of this orchid? The spike is nearly 5 feet long and it has very thick pseueobulbs. Thanks.
Jon
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-12-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 731
Posted By jmforan
Paleez help ID this cool plant

This I got at the Santa Barbara Orchid Show but mentally blocked out the name and there is no tag. Can anyone help ID this? The spike is nearly 5 foot tall! Thx!
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Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-15-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,107
Posted By jmforan
Well, I spoke too quickly. The Aliceara just...

Well, I spoke too quickly. The Aliceara just spiked! (photo). It is exactly a year since I purchased so it must be an annual bloom. Also, the Mormodes which I purchased a couple months ago has a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-12-2009, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,107
Posted By jmforan
Assessing Bloom-less Lot

I have ~ 25 G/H orchids, mostly Cattleya family but hybrids from Catasetnae, Odontoglossum, Cymbidium, Miltonia, Brassia, and Vanda and Dendrobium plants. Several indoor Phaelenopsis too. Other...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-09-2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,013
Posted By jmforan
Thank you for the help. I water 1-2 x /week and...

Thank you for the help. I water 1-2 x /week and yes, I think salt build up may be a problem. I haven't rinsed out the plants between fertilizing. I don't think much about the water quality...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-05-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 864
Posted By jmforan
leaf clinic

This Brassada (ada + brassia) Orang Utan Blc. King of Taiwan plant has leaf issues. Any ideas as to the cause? It grows in 2-3000 fc in G/H, 70% humidity between 65-85 F. Have had a little over a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-05-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,013
Posted By jmforan
brassia blues

This Alcra. (Aliceara) Pacific Nova "Butter Buds" has leaf issues. I've had it about a year now. Initially was in spike and had bloom shown but none since. It grow in G/H ~70% humidity temps 65-85...
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