[OGD] Phalaenopsis Leaf Problem Update

I recently submitted a Phalaenopsis leaf with the problem to my local county (San Francisco) State (CA) Agricultural Representative. I also gave him pictures of my Phals with the problem, a printed out copy of Steve Wilson web page http://www.geocities.com/tlswilso/Phal_problems_2-15-04.html,

[OGD] Re: A Saint for Orchids

Viateur How about St Swithin? He has a nice primary hybrid named after him. On his deathbed Swithin begged that he should be buried outside the north wall of his cathedral where passers-by should pass over his grave and raindrops from the eaves drop upon it. from

[OGD] Bluish Cleistes

Dear OGD, After speaking with Marcos Campacci, my guide and friend in Brazil, I have an ID for the Cleistes the Bomb. It is Cleistes limbonii var coerula and has not been described as a distinct variety. We saw this species in Sao Paulo State Brazil, growing directly on the beach in full sun,

[OGD] Daylength at the equator

I see my message bounced yesterday for some unknown reason and that Iris already answered, however I've got a little more input ___ The daylength at the equator *regardless* of your height (altitude) is precisely 12 hours every single day of the year. Now this

[OGD] Re: Sterilizing Pots

In a message dated 8/31/04 4:05:46 AM, Roberts Flower Supply writes: I would suggest rather than firing your pot over again at 900 F that a soak in 20% hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid) will kill all your bugs but also remove all the salt out of your clay pot. Sorry to differ with you, and

[OGD] Sunlight remains at the same temperature... ?

Dave, You wrote : Sunlight remains at the same temperature all year round. Could you explain ? Regards, Viateur ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids

[OGD] Dendrobium bigibbum, D. phalaenopsis, and allies

Hello Greig. Apologies for spelling your name wrong in my last posting. Some of the assumptions you used as a basis for your arguments in your posting (OGD V6 #365) are very familiar to anyone who has followed Mark Clements' and David Jones' work on Australian orchids. The problem is, they are

[OGD] I suspect another Irisism has been foist on this list.

Stainless steel rust resistance indeed! Iris, once again your lack of knowledge is showing. I believe Peter corrected you on the Equatorial day length also. Could be a trifecta with your next post. Accurately yours, Andy Easton ___ the OrchidGuide

[OGD] RE: Sterilizing Pots

I was only talking about pots not metal stakes. Calcium chloride is very soluble on the acid side. With the mix you used it is possible you were close to a neutral solution that could of caused it to precipitate that could give you problems. I never had a problem using the hydrochloric acid

[OGD] Brassavolas in general

for Paul on flowering Brassavola Nodosa and other Brassavolas Not only do they need strong ligh and lots of it and for a longer period than other species, also they like dry medium and lots of humidity. I have seen nodosas growing on palm tree trunks in Isla Mujeres, Yucatan. The year Kennedy was

[OGD] But Greig....

They were Australian judges! Get Kevin Hipkins going on their quality some time. On second thoughts, don't, it is rather depressing how bad some of the Aussie (and New Zealand) judges are. I feel sorry for poor old Ron. But I have an AOS tale to tell too, minus the names of the guilty. Whilst

[OGD] Equitant Oncidiums

Hi- I grow mine mounted on cork and tree fern with sphagnum padding about 2-2 1/2ft. from a 450 watt sodium halide. Even my Brassavola nodosa won't take that close to the light. What colour are your leaves? They should be getting enough light to be medium/medium-light green with possible red

[OGD] stainless steel rust resistance

Just wanted to offer some accurate information on Iris's comments on high-temperature resistance to rust (oxidation or scaling) for stainless steel. It is true that stainless steel is highly resistant to many types of corrosion, even at elevated temperatures. However, there are several

[OGD] Re: Orchids Digest, Vol 6, Issue 366

In a message dated 8/31/04 6:38:55 PM, Andy Easton writes: Stainless steel rust resistance indeed! What do you mean? If you put stainless steel in the self-cleaning oven, the stainless factor is destroyed. Iris ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL

[OGD] RéOther Expenses

Thank you, Bill, much appreciated. The explanation answers my question. It's just that i am used to seeing such large (relatively speaking) numbers explained in more detail in financial statements. Of course the item should not have been booked in the first place: a sale is not a sale until

[OGD] Bleach and Dirty Pots

With regard to Iris Cohen's warning [OGD V6 #366, message 4, repeated as message 8, I presume for emphasis] about cleaning pots in bleach, from my background in Chemistry and Biophysics, as well as long personal experience, it is nonsense! I have no idea where the idea of saturated calcium