[OGD] RE: Cycnodes

2005-01-13 Thread Randal Bruckner
In southwest Florida, we do not unpot any of the Catasetinae in the greenhouse until all of the leaves are gone. This is because they are all on an automated watering system, with all of the other plants, so water can't easily be withheld. At home is a different story. I water with a hose in my

[OGD] Phal. leuddemanniana complex

2005-01-13 Thread djanvrin
Phal. lueddemanniana and closely-related members of the complex such as pulchra and heiroglyphica require far more light than standard hybrids to bloom well. The standard hybrids - basis for much cultural advise for phals - are dominated by amabilis, rimestadiana (amabilis), and aphrodite

[OGD] Re: Phal. leuddemanniana complex

2005-01-13 Thread IrisCohen
In a message dated 1/13/05 7:49:43 AM, David Janvrin writes: Phal. lueddemanniana and closely-related members of the complex such as pulchra and hieroglyphica require far more light than standard hybrids to bloom well. Rifat Tarik Yararbas writes: If you apply above 20C at the bud differentiation

[OGD] Re: Phalaenopsis  lueddemanniana

2005-01-13 Thread IrisCohen
In a message dated 1/13/05 9:16:15 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Like you, I also grow under lights. When in '94 I changed from fluorescent to HID lights, they all started to bloom. It would seem that insufficient light intensity was my problem. I am not installing HID lights for one lousy

[OGD] AW: Orchids Digest, Vol 7, Issue 20

2005-01-13 Thread Olaf Gruss
Subject: [OGD] Paphiopedilum sangii so-called forma ayubiianum Dear Peter, the discussion is really curious. The name var. ayubianum or ayubii was never used officially, it was a working title for a planned description 5 years ago. But we decided to wait with an official description in the hope

[OGD] Phal llueddemanniana

2005-01-13 Thread Margaret Dunseath
Iris, I have the same problem with my plant. It now has 6 thriving keikis and no flowers. I also look forwards to answers. Marg ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Re: What's in a Name

2005-01-13 Thread IrisCohen
In a message dated 1/13/05 11:49:39 AM, Peter writes: I still do think it is time everyone started using names properly, and started checking names before they use them. It is easy to do. Easy for you me, apparently insurmountable for the average grower. I have much sympathy for your described

[OGD] The protection of Orchids and other things

2005-01-13 Thread Gerald H Fisher
I believe it is time we choose what it really means to protect orchids ... and all other living things. Others but most especially the People of the 50 United States please tune into http://www.grist.org/comments/gist/2005/01/13/doe/ and what will follow. In this past presidential election we

[OGD] Seeking Dr. Bracker

2005-01-13 Thread Aaron J. Hicks
Sorry for the intrusion. I've lost the e-mail address of Dr. Charles Bracker. If he'd be so kind as to drop me a line, please do so. Thanks! -AJHicks Chandler, AZ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: