[OGD] RE: When Cattleya must be repot

Hello all: There are visual symptoms, which can help to repot Cattleyas and their allianced. Basically, when the leaves take a red color accompanied with dehydration (specially on the oldest leaves). This is an unambiguous symptom that media where a cattleya is placed is damage and all nutrients

[OGD] Re: Computer/orchid problem (Bernard Gerrard)

Bernard: If you would be so kind as to post the addresses of the old and new sites, I would be glad to take a look at the code, and make recommendations on how you can optimize your new site to do better in Search Engine results. (Uri Baruk was essentially correct, [if I interpret his brief rem

[OGD] RE: Cattleya potting mix

I've switched from bark to CHC for Paphs, Phals and a few other species but not for my cattleyas yet. First, it would be a major undertaking and probably take me a year or so. Second, I find that the bark mix I use doesn't break down anywhere near the rate it used to since I started watering with P

[OGD] Question about "Systemics"

I am questioning if anyone has experience and/or information to share with regard to the use systemic insect control for orchids -- specifically Bonide Di-syston, which is applied dry as a powder and watered in.   The same is asked about the use of systemic fungicide sold as Dragon 3336 WP co

[OGD] WOC Award list

Dear All, The 18° WOC Award lsit is online and in *.pdf format on Best wishes, Rik. Rik Neirynck Bottelare Belgium-Europe www.riks.be <>___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/lis

[OGD] WOC-Dijon

I received this from a good friend who went as a vendor to the WOC. Seems like the French are behaving as usual. Also had reports on the scams the French pulled on visitors such as $100.00 for a short cabride, etc.   We got back from WOC-Dijon last week, still abit jet lagged, but almost  r

[OGD] Dijon WOC

Title: Dijon WOC Great post David, as some of us actually in the orchid trade said when Paris, France was initially chosen: what a stupid choice for a WOC host country. Of course Paris fell over and Dijon was cobbled together for a weak substitute. Notice how no-one has posted the attendance

[OGD] Di-Syston

Title: Di-Syston It has been years since I used Di-Syston on orchids as a systemic insecticide and to be honest, I thought it was no longer available for use. We did notice some "clubbing" on phalaenopsis and cymbidium roots when the plants were treated on a regular basis. That, combined with

[OGD] More WOC problems

Several Canadians purchased plants at the WOC in Dijon, only to lose them as the result of stupidity, arrogance, or both..   The Canadian Import permit instructs the Vendors/ Agricultural authorities  what must be stated in the phyto sanitary documents. One of them being that the plants mus

[OGD] Arizona Orchid Show

There will be a show in Phoenix, AZ on April 16-17 at Baker Nursery, 3414 N 40 Street. (Just south of Indian School) from 9-5 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Many orchid displays and plants for sale. Admission is free. Bev ___ the OrchidGuide Digest

[OGD] Re: Di-syston

on 3/29/05 4:57 PM, Richard wrote: > > I am questioning if anyone has experience and/or information to share with > regard to the use systemic insect control for orchids -- specifically Bonide > Di-syston, which is applied dry as a powder and watered in. > > The same is asked about the use of sy

[OGD] Dijon - results

Thanks Rik [Neirynck] for posting a link to the complete lists of the awards attributed at the WOC in Dijon. It is certainly interesting to study the lists. I was glad to see that Brazil and Colombia won awards : FLORALIA ARANDA LUCKE : Best Phalaenopsis species (Classes 17 - 18) Phalaenopsis ama

[OGD] Re: Computer/orchid problem

on 3/29/05 4:56 PM, Bernard wrote: > > Can any of the subscribers help me with a WWW. problem? The problem is > a Geocities (free hosted website) of our orchid society. This site was > made and posted by a former society member who has lost the access > codes. We want to eliminate this site fr

[OGD] Enc naranjapatensis

Viateur asked: > Had to check to be sure but no, they're not non-resupinate (is that a double-negative or is it redundant?:). They are resupinate. Sandy Hardy Richmond Hill, GA Would you like to share my orchid photos? Please be sure to sign

[OGD] attendance in Dijon

Andy [Easton] : You wrote : " Notice how no-one has posted the attendance figures either. Apparently this year's Florissimo was more of a "Florimo", with reduced attendance". Well, you probably did not check the link I provided [http://orchidguide.com/pipermail/orchids_orchidguide.com/2005-March

[OGD] Terra-cotta plastic pots sources

This brand of pot is widely available--Walmart carries them (or used to), probably some of the other big box stores do as well. Also try Hummert's, Griffin Greenhouse Supply, OFE and Tropical Plant Products in FL, & just about any garden centre as well (local place carries both green and terra-cot

[OGD] What a bloody shame!!

If David Hunt's source is giving us the facts re the rude treatment WOC vendors received, if it is true, what a bloody shame!.   I hope that France will sincerely apologize to all and compensate those who have suffered humiliation and severe financial losses.   I hope that the French or

[OGD] Re: CocoChips

Gary states that his CHC (coco husk chips) degrades within a year(???). I wonder what kind of treatment/climate/coco chips he is using . I am using a mix of coco chips and expanded clay on all my plants ( catts,phals, dends, cymbs, oncinds etc.) , some being in the same pot for almost 4 years and t

[OGD] Greenhouse venting/fans

As I enter the final stages in what seems to be an endless period of planning for a new greenhouse, I am attempting to finalize such design details as air flow/venting and heating, etc. I would like to hear from anyone knowledgeable and experienced in this area. It has occurred to me the most e

[OGD] Dijon & it's WOC

I note the comments of various contributors regarding the WOC & whilst the report from David Hunt is correct & nothing short of a horror story.there is worse. I know of one commercial orchid grower who was imprisoned for 3 days on allegation of illegal paph movement before release. Then when