[OGD] physan/RD20 and slugs

As long as the topic of Physan is being discussed. Now that my paphs are outdoors for the summer, I'm adding 1/4 tsp per gallon of RD20 (ammonium chloride, like Physan) to my usual fertilizer Dynagro 10-5-5, to prevent the root rot that sometimes accompanies the heat, humidity, and occasion

[OGD] Phal death

I experienced 1 of these phal deaths this year. First, I'll have to say that I really don't think that the pitting and disease symptoms are connected. They may be, but I don't think one causes the other. Now the yellowing I think is an important factor. The plant I lost looked healthy up to the end

[OGD] Plaqued Phal species

Hi All, I had the same problems that Phal species grew poorly on any base that I used to mount Phal species on. Now since I'm using poystyrene blocks coated with cement (see AOS ORCHIDS January 2003 Pg 12) my species grow like wild. It is amazing to see how the roots attach themselves, like glued

[OGD] nothotaxa - previous query and previous answers

David : You asked : "What is "Nothotaxa"... ?" Please see (OGD archives) : http://www.potto-webdesign.com/mailman/public/orchids/2004-April/006522.html and http://www.potto-webdesign.com/mailman/public/orchids/2004-April/006524.html * Regards, Viateur ___

[OGD] Taxonomists

David, I agree totally with your comments. I have been growing orchids for 40 years and have learnt a lot from peers, literature and actually growing many various genera. It always pains me to hear NON orchid growers ( ie people from the Gardening field ) air their ignorance when it comes to orc

[OGD] Can someone explain (in plain english) what is "Nothotaxa"

What is "Nothotaxa". I understand that "Nothotaxa are hybrids". Can someone give a more complete definition? I'm obviously not a botanist so I need an answer in plain english if possible. Thanking you all in advance David Lubell [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___

[OGD] In the case, Dr Braem vs Prem Subrahmanyam

I feel a need to comment upon the spat between Dr Braem and Prem Subrahmanyam. People seeking help, guidance or information use this resource (OGD) to make it easier to receive these. The very point of this is that each of us no longer needs to go and reinvent the wheel. The knowledge of the ages h

[OGD] Re: Guido

In a message dated 7/23/04 4:12:04 AM, Terri writes: > My suggestion-buy the book and skip the dinner date. > No way. I have had dinner more than once with him, & he is delightful in person. He just gets difficult when you press the wrong buttons on the Internet. Iris

[OGD] Virusses

It is amazing (?) ... since it has been "hit Guido day" again, I am receiving e-mails with viruses and worms again. ... ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids

[OGD] Re: Orchids Digest, Vol 6, Issue 298

From: "Peter O'Byrne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Guido I'm surprised at you. Your reading-list omitted the most useful book of the lot: "Botanical Latin", by William T. Stearn. Every orchid-lover should own a copy. I stand corrected add International Code of Botanical Nomenclature Chromosome numbers of

[OGD] Reading List

Guido I'm surprised at you. Your reading-list omitted the most useful book of the lot: "Botanical Latin", by William T. Stearn. Every orchid-lover should own a copy. Peter O'Byrne ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidg

[OGD] Fw: Emailing: Phal_problems_2-15-04

Message I am forwarding this message because it eloquently describes the exact same problem I am also experiencing. Does anyone have any idea what it is and how to fix it? Thank you in advance for you assistance. Kind regards, Donna -