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Forum: Website & Magazine Articles 06-17-2010, 01:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By OrchidsRFun
The article refers to the plant as Catt. bicalhoi...

The article refers to the plant as Catt. bicalhoi rather than dayana. See pg. 326.

Susan
Forum: Orchid Photos 01-16-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 254
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Phal. luedemanniana v. ochracea

I have been in heaven this morning smelling the wonderful jasmine-like fragrance of these flowers as I am watering.

http://i50.tinypic.com/n3xe12.jpg

Susan
Forum: Orchid Identification 01-16-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 643
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Some of the Sharry Babys look different from...

Some of the Sharry Babys look different from others. This one does look like a Sharry Baby. If it smells like chocolate, it's Sharry Baby.

Susan
Forum: General Orchid Culture 01-08-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,151
Posted By OrchidsRFun
I just visited SBOE on New Years Eve while...

I just visited SBOE on New Years Eve while visiting family and they had the most amazing Laelia anceps in bloom.

L. anceps

http://i49.tinypic.com/29bexol.jpg
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Forum: Orchid Photos 11-24-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Lovely :). Stuartiana is a great species, pretty...

Lovely :). Stuartiana is a great species, pretty even when not in bloom.

Susan
Forum: Orchid Photos 11-24-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Beautiful-I never get tired of equestris :D. ...

Beautiful-I never get tired of equestris :D.

Susan
Forum: Orchid Photos 10-09-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 195
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Beautiful first bloomer :D. Susan

Beautiful first bloomer :D.

Susan
Forum: General Orchid Culture 10-09-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By OrchidsRFun
I grow all of my Phals in straight NZ sphagnum....

I grow all of my Phals in straight NZ sphagnum. Bark doesn't work well for me either. I have T5 lights and grow in plastic pots. What I do is layer the sphag with styrofoam peanuts. I start with a...
Forum: General Orchid Culture 10-02-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By OrchidsRFun
This is a really interesting topic. I have a...

This is a really interesting topic. I have a related question. Since orchids have relatively few stomata and foliar feeding isn't very efficient, can the foliar feeding products I see advertised be...
Forum: Orchid Photos 08-17-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 191
Posted By OrchidsRFun
I think venosa is under appreciated. I happen to...

I think venosa is under appreciated. I happen to really love it as it is. Mine is in bloom right now also-I think it smells like charcoal briquettes :D.

Susan
Forum: Orchid Basics 08-14-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,387
Posted By OrchidsRFun
There really is no hard and fast "best time" to...

There really is no hard and fast "best time" to show an orchid-it depends on how it blooms. I have seen everything from first bloomers with one flower to spectacular specimen plants get awards. Here...
Forum: Orchid Photos 08-12-2009, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Actually I love how they are displaying as...

Actually I love how they are displaying as is-just beautiful.

Susan
Forum: Speaker Forums 07-29-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,652
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Here is the information you need: ...

Here is the information you need:

http://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/registration_orchids.asp

Susan
Forum: Judging Questions 07-27-2009, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Oh wow. Though I am generally ignorant on the...

Oh wow. Though I am generally ignorant on the specifics of judging orchids, I find it appalling that whole groups of plants are considered "practically un-judgeable" for being what they are :eek:. If...
Forum: Pest and Diseases 07-26-2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,635
Posted By OrchidsRFun
I would suspect crown rot. Susan

I would suspect crown rot.

Susan
Forum: General Orchid Culture 07-18-2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By OrchidsRFun
There really is not perfect potting mix that will...

There really is not perfect potting mix that will do everything for everybody. What works for you may be different than what works for me. For example, bark doesn't seem to work so well for me (I...
Forum: Orchid Photos 07-15-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 554
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Thank you for the comments. I agree with them in...

Thank you for the comments. I agree with them in general. However, over the years, I have circled back toward appreciation of species orchids that are more the typical "wild" look as well. Granted,...
Forum: Orchid Photos 07-15-2009, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 720
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Hi Ben. There can never be enough Phals :D. My...

Hi Ben. There can never be enough Phals :D. My Zuma Aussie Delight 'Zuma Canyon AM/AOS' is my avatar, so I am partial to that one.

Susan
Forum: Orchid Identification 07-08-2009, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Thank you all for clarifying and confirming that...

Thank you all for clarifying and confirming that cultivar naming is somewhat arbitrary and not registered or recorded in an official manner unless the plant is awarded. When I was asking about...
Forum: Orchid Basics 07-01-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,887
Posted By OrchidsRFun
If you purchased the plant in bloom, it may be at...

If you purchased the plant in bloom, it may be at the end of the blooming cycle for that spike. Sometimes a change in conditions will also cause a spike to die back.

Yes, the other spike will die...
Forum: Orchid Identification 06-30-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Orchid Clone Nomenclature

I'm not sure this belongs here, but I didn't see another category where the question fits.

I have grown orchids for a fairly long time, but have never been heavily into breeding. My question is...
Forum: Orchid Photos 06-29-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 173
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Excellent color and form. Susan

Excellent color and form.

Susan
Forum: Orchid Photos 06-29-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 191
Posted By OrchidsRFun
I can see why. It is beautiful. Susan

I can see why. It is beautiful.

Susan
Forum: Introductions 06-29-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By OrchidsRFun
Hello From Seattle

I've been lurking awhile, so better get around to introducing myself. My name is Susan and I live in Seattle, Washington. I have grown orchids since the mid 80's. I started with a couple plants...
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