Re: [OGD] Flourescent lights

2004-08-28 Thread Prem Subrahmanyam
The natives are restless and looking for sex... The native orchids in Florida tend to bloom in two main clusters, spring and fall, with a few blooming in summertime and a few in winter in deepest southern Florida. Here at the end of August and the beginning of September, Epidendrum magnoliae may

[OGD] Re: Iguanas

2004-08-28 Thread nancy
Leslie Bursey Anybody have iguanas eating their orchids or other plants? Hello - Not iguanas*S*, but we have a 7-year-old pet iguana...and learned fairly early that she must be carefully monitored when roaming. These (delightful) creatures are arboreal herbivores, so climbing up on a plant and

[OGD] Welcome back .....................

2004-08-28 Thread peter croezen
You said you were out of town for a few days?? Right; I traced you all the way from Homestead to Florida City, to Panama, and to Puerto Rico. Welcome back! So glad you found out again where you live and who you are. Your silence worried me, I feared for the worst, amnesia, Alzheimer's. (For

[OGD] Patron Saint

2004-08-28 Thread Alan Michele Stephenson
For an orchid related Patron Saint, try St. Otto of the rubbish bin. Alan ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids

[OGD] patron saint

2004-08-28 Thread Maujean
Patron Saint of the Orchids has to be St. Jude.Saint of Lost Causes.Altho I have to like Saint Guido.HE Dee http://www.oregoncams.com ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[OGD] RE: Paphs/mealies

2004-08-28 Thread K Barrett
Would someone please recommend an efficient way to rid Paphs of mealybugs. I've used insecticidal soap and parafinic oil weekly, and occasional spray of Bayer Rose and Flower Insect killer (cyfluthrin + imidacloprid), but the bugs reemerge when I stop. Do the bugs hide down in the potting media?

[OGD] Re: Orchids Digest, Vol 6, Issue 351

2004-08-28 Thread Carl Gustafson
Tried that. Also tried 4-tube 4-foot fixtures. Don't. 8-foot tubes are heavy, very expensive, and it takes two people to change one. Not worth it. 4-tube fixtures don't last. The outer holders get loose. Your best bet is 4-foot 2-tube shoplites, two side-by-side for catts, oncidiums, etc. Be sure

Re: [OGD] Welcome back .....................

2004-08-28 Thread stuart henry
Peter Why dont you keep your sarcastic drivel to yourself rather than broadcasting it to the world? STUART - Original Message - From: peter croezen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: OGD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 3:06 PM Subject: [OGD] Welcome back .

[OGD] The native orchids in Florida - great info !

2004-08-28 Thread viateur . boutot
Prem Subrahmanyam : Thanks for sharing the info about Florida species and your excellent photos : most interesting ! Regards, Viateur ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids

[OGD] Re: Iguanas

2004-08-28 Thread IrisCohen
In a message dated 8/27/04 11:41:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anybody have iguanas eating their orchids or other plants? Paige Fox? Iris It's not the years, honey. It's the mileage. b Indiana Jones ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL

[OGD] Re: Mealy Bugs

2004-08-28 Thread IrisCohen
In a message dated 8/27/04 11:41:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Would someone please recommend an efficient way to rid Paphs of mealybugs. I still believe the only sure method for the hobbyist is a systemic insecticide. I have found Orthenex safe and effective (3 times a week apart), with a

[OGD] re:Andy Easton and his childish remarks

2004-08-28 Thread CC
and Cruising Cody will surely find an infestation of red spider in his armpits. Red Spiders? Didn't you mean red spider mites? If you're going to attack people Andy, at least get your facts straight. It seems like that's all you do on this list is attack people. I've seen NO valid comments from

[OGD] Weird terrestrials

2004-08-28 Thread Jay Pfahl
Dear OGD's In my travels to Brazil and Europe this year I came across a bunch of odd terrestrrial orchids and must say that they are not my specialty. I need some help in any IDentifications anyone may be able to make. They are all listed at this page

[OGD] friend # 3

2004-08-28 Thread peter croezen
Hey KB, Check the AOSF archives. Grow up!!! Get the facts before you speak! Peter ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids

[OGD] AOS Membership

2004-08-28 Thread Martin Epstein
In OGD 358, Bill Bergstrom said: In response to Epstein's remarks..though well intended perhaps..not nearly complete enough to spark any more conflict in regards to the status of the AOS...Here is the message from Lee Cooke to me this morning... Simply put, werre1,049 members better than where we

[OGD] ? for 16hr./day fluorescent users

2004-08-28 Thread Richard Buchanan
Do you vary daylength with the seasons mickinmontana ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids

[OGD] OGD Vol6 issue 355

2004-08-28 Thread greig russell
RE: 3. Dendrobium bigibbum, D. phalaenopsis and a challenge to the splitters. (Peter O'Byrne) I hereby challenge anyone who believes that D. phalaenopsis is a different species to D. biggibum to tell all OGD readers exactly what the difference is. Please don't waffle about colour ... both taxa

RE: [OGD] Weird Terrestrials

2004-08-28 Thread Davek
Dear OGD's In my travels to Brazil and Europe this year I came across a bunch of odd terrestrrial orchids and must say that they are not my specialty. I need some help in any identifications anyone may be able to make. They are all listed at this page

[OGD] RE: Orchids Digest, Vol 6, Issue 360

2004-08-28 Thread Roberts Flower Supply
Enstar can also be had at www.orchidmix.com K Barrett N Calif, USA I got the stuff in a bulk purchase with a friend. But I understand you can get it online at a rose site arrgh. of course I can't remember it now. K Barrett N Calif, USA ___ the

[OGD] not orchid related, but interesting

2004-08-28 Thread T.N. Lewin
Not orchid related- This has nothing to do with orchids, but I can't think of a more knowledgable group of people to ask. The director of our botanical gardens and I had a discussion today about flowering vines. He had a jasmine vine for years that produced vegetative growth beautifully, but

[OGD] 16 hour lights

2004-08-28 Thread Mijo730
Hi All, I keep my fluorescent lights at 16 hours a day all year long. The plants seem to like it. They grow and bloom very well. I have not noticed any reluctant bloomers. Most will bloom several times a year and whenever they are ready not just certain times. The only plants I have had