http://www.orchidconservationcoalition.org Orchid conservation is a subject that we hear about from time to time on forums, in magazines and with society...
Greetings - I'm looking for cultural advice for Malaxis latifolia? I'd ike any growing tips for the deep South. All I know is it likes to be moist and is...
I've read in various places that some Cattleya and Laelia species require a dry winter rest. I have about 25 different species that I bought in the spring...
Paul, Do not withhold the water for too long. More damages are done by lack of watering.... To give your plants the best chance of surviving the cold winter,...
...weather quite different here than in atlanta, but my 'dry winter rest' Laelias that i keep outside all year-round get tons of rain in the winter, our rainy...
... Laelia species require a dry winter rest. I have about 25 different species that I bought in the spring (mostly seedlings). This will be there first ...
<Kyle said <<dunked 1x weekly>> Kyle - if you use the same container to dunk all, this sounds like a bad practice to me...good way to spread fungus, thrips,...
Hi to all our friends, Power was restored early this morning and we are fine. Will update at another time. Wirey hugs and love and xxx and licks from Janet...
Hi Paul, If most of your species are seedlings, I would continue to water and fertilize as you are doing now, if you are able to keep the temps above 55 at...
Dear Members; Our friend Jay Pfahl is the owner who puts out the www.orchidspecies.com website is soliciting funds for the Orchid Species Encyclopedia. Jay...
I recently read that some commercial growers are potting phalaenopsis in Promix. Locally, I usually see them in New Zealand moss at HomeDepot. Maybe it...
Well I just finished putting in some new terrestrial orchids I purchased at a plant sale. Gee, just when I thought it was safe to shop! Found some really...
I found a site with information regarding harvesting times for orchid capsules. http://gntos.org/articles_1/germination.html This is not a very extensive...
I my experience pods turn brown or duller green before they split. Why not put that plastic net over the pod and watch it. The net will contain the seeds. ...
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Watch the stem on the pod. As it gets ready to split it will show a twisting motion. at this time the pod should be 'ripe' enough to pick. Fred ... From: To:...
Thanks Billy and Fred for the help. I guess by plastic net you mean a bag? The seeds would be very very small... I will watch for the twisting motion for...
In a message dated 11/18/2005 5:12:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, plr5@... writes: I guess by plastic net you mean a bag? Actually it comes in flat...
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... From: Bill Higgs To: OrchidDreams@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [OrchidDreams] fertilizer question I have 2...
In a message dated 11/18/2005 10:11:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, billhiggs@... writes: I have 2 fertilizers 1 is 25-10-10 and the other is 19-31-17...
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...i'd vote for the 19-31-17...i use less strength so i can feed more often and have good results...mix it full strenght and you have to buy it more...
... From: Bill Higgs To: orchids@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 8:10 PM Subject: Re: Re: [orchids] Re: sweating windows I am having a problem...
Hi, There is nothing special about "orchid fertilisers". They are the same as any other, except that the NPK ratio, plus micro elements may differ. ...
I am very happy with the MSU formula that I got from First Ray's. Its about 13% N, with very little P. Its less acidic, and doesn't have all that unused ...
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Hi Eric, I tried the MSU formula but kept getting a bad salt buildup on all the pots, as well as the medium. While I was using it I didn't notice any better...
Quite honestly I think it all depends on each individuals needs and conditions. I have heard a number of people on each side of the fence. Unfortunately most...
Could someone clue me into what exactly MSU fertilizer is and why is it looked upon as a better formula? trying to follow the thread but without any knowledge...
Geoffrey, I agree with you. The seaweed extract is the best product I have found. I use it in conjuntion with my normal fertilzer and I still don't see the...
