[OGD] Macodes

I can't speak for other jewel orchids, other than to agree that Ludisia is indestructable, but I have had some experience with Macodes. I only had luck after placing it in a mini-terrarium- an inverted bottom half of a seltzer bottle. It needs really high humidity...Only after doing that, did my

[OGD] Flasking question.

Hi Folks, For all of you people who do flasking and or even dabble in flasking I have a question. Have you used or heard of anyone using colloidal silver as a means of reducing contamination in the flasks. Colloidal silver is reputedly very good at preventing bacterial contamination but I do no

[OGD] Jewel orchids

> Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:08:02 -0400 > From: "Redman, Julia C." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [OGD] FW: Jewel orchids > > I've always done a rather half-way job of growing my assorted jewel orchids > (Macodes, Anoectochilus; but the Ludisia is indestructible). I especially > have trouble with

Re: [OGD] Eulophia euglossa

In their book, African Orchids, Isobyl and Eric La Croix reported that Eulophia euglossa is widespread in Africa, growing in dense forest on sandy loam at 4000--4300 ft. (1200--1300 m). As far as cultivation is concerned, they say, "From the habitat and altitude, it seems this species would appreci