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Forum: Advanced Discussion 04-23-2009, 05:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,536
Posted By jsauger
Thanks for posting this Spiro, I've been looking...

Thanks for posting this Spiro, I've been looking at some plants on eBay myself but have not yet purchased for these very reasons.

What about buying flasks from Asia? I assume I still need the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-21-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,121
Posted By jsauger
Brilliant idea—it's cheap, allows for plenty of...

Brilliant idea—it's cheap, allows for plenty of airflow and drainage, and won't rot. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Propagation 04-19-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,288
Posted By jsauger
What I do is find a back bulb which has what...

What I do is find a back bulb which has what looks like a dormant bud. Then, taking a sterile razor I cut one third to half way through the tissue connecting to the next newest back bulb. I dust the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-09-2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,780
Posted By jsauger
I house my collection outside, so overflow/run...

I house my collection outside, so overflow/run off is not an issue. I use an ad hoc fogging system. For about $50 I was able to get all the parts at Home Depot. I ran a mainline down the center of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-05-2009, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,055
Posted By jsauger
I recently added this one to my collection and...

I recently added this one to my collection and the back porch reeks of vanilla every morning. I can't think of any others off the top of my head with a vanilla scent as strong, but I am sure you'll...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-02-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,639
Posted By jsauger
Mi Maria, and welcome to the board. Do you have a...

Mi Maria, and welcome to the board. Do you have a picture you can post of the damage? The most common culprit of eaten leaves are slugs and snails. Do your leaves look like this picture...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-02-2009, 05:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,861
Posted By jsauger
Cabbo: I use the inside of the peel. It...

Cabbo:

I use the inside of the peel. It makes the plants smell good and it's not as sticky as using milk.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-30-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,861
Posted By jsauger
I use a paper towel or soft cloth with some milk...

I use a paper towel or soft cloth with some milk or a banana peel. Put's a great shine on the leaves and lasts.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-29-2009, 07:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,471
Posted By jsauger
Question Nurseries in Apopka area

Having exhausted S. Orlando, I trekked up to Krull Smith on Tuesday for the first time. I knew Apopka was orchid territory, but once I got off the highway I passed so many growers my orchid-loving...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-26-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,099
Posted By jsauger
Hi Tanya, I agree with BL. I too have some...

Hi Tanya,

I agree with BL. I too have some very old Vandas and Ascocendas which were bull plants from a grower. The baskets are even more deteriorated than what you have in your pics—one is barely...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-24-2009, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,952
Posted By jsauger
18-24 months for a Vanda...wow.:bowing What is...

18-24 months for a Vanda...wow.:bowing What is your secret? Do you use certain techniques or fertilizers? Do you sprinkle your seedlings with crack? Inquiring minds want to know.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-24-2009, 06:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,952
Posted By jsauger
I've been talking to my local growers about this...

I've been talking to my local growers about this very subject. From what I gather so far, in general it will take 3 to 7 years to get a blooming plant from flask. But that's in general as there many...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-23-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,384
Posted By jsauger
It's over, YEAH.

Glad that's over. Everyone's chids make it through OK? No casualties here, although I was so focused on the chids in the back I forgot about the stuff out front and have a little damage from the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-16-2009, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,448
Posted By jsauger
I second this notion. As mentioned in this months...

I second this notion. As mentioned in this months Orchid Magazine and Blondies post (http://www.orchidboard.com/community/beginner-discussion/10463-letter-american-orchid-society.html), there is a...
Forum: AOS 01-13-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 156,524
Posted By jsauger
Great letter Blondie. You touched on many points...

Great letter Blondie. You touched on many points which really drove the issue home, especially to me as another younger person in the hobby.

I am 33 and have been growing orchids since I was 25....
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 01-10-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By jsauger
Smile Hello Everyone

:wavingHello to everyone. I've been reading the forums for a couple months and have been impressed by how helpful and friendly everyone on this board is, and so I decided it was the perfect place for...
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