[OGD] Dend. brymerianum

Hi everyone, I'm looking for information on the culture of Dend. brymerianum. I understand it is an intermediate/cool growing species, approx medium to medium-high light levels, but that's all I know. What moisture requirements does the species have and does it have a pronounced dormant perio

[OGD] Paph Forum phots and Need help with illegible tag

Hi Folks, I have a nice bracky hybrid with a tag I can only partially read. I would appreciate some help deciphering the pollen parent name. Please see a photo of the tag at http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2271823435/ . Also, on my blog I've posted a few photos of display pla

[OGD] Heat packs - shipping supply question

Hi folks, Where do those of you that ship plants in winter get 60hr heat packs? What brands are best? I only found one brand called uniheat, and the review I read states that they stop working below the freezing point. This seems rather counter productive. I will appreciate any information

[OGD] Merit stability in solution

Folks, Do any of you know the stability of the pesticide Merit in solution? Also, what is the safest way to dispose of old working stocks of the same? Thanks much, Julia ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide

Re: [OGD] Cultivating cool-growing orchids exclusively under lights

Michael, Actually, I think that should be fine. I grow Masdevallias in my unheated basement under fluorescent lights and they bloom regularly. My summer max is approximately as you describe (68-70F) with a winter average of probably 55F. I don't know what the minimum is, but I think in the wint

Re: [OGD] jewel orchids

Thanks to everyone who has responded so far. I've gotten lots of good tips. I believe now that I've been to delicate with the Macodes, not watering or feeding quite often enough due to my fear of rotting it, and perhaps not keeping it warm enough. Those of you growing macodes and anoectochilus,

[OGD] FW: Jewel orchids

Folks: 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 the macodes, and I just purchased a new one that I'd like to keep looking fancy. I keep these plants in my basement wh

[OGD] Bulb. masdevalliaceum vs. blumei

Hi everyone, I purchased a plant a while ago that was labeled nilgherrense, but was clearly not when it bloomed. It is easily a masdevalliaceum or blumei, but I really don't know how to tell the difference between the two. Are these synonyms? If not, can someone point out to me what the defi

[OGD] Phal lindeni

Hi everyone,   I have owned a Phal lindeni for several years and it has never had more than 2 or 3 leaves on it, although it blooms every year.  I grow it mounted on tree fern with a sphagnum pad, and as it has been on that tree fern since I bought it the roots are fairly well integrated

[OGD] Clark Riley

Clark,   I’ve lost your email address and I have a question for you regarding some young Paph. Ho Chi Minh I bought from you a couple months back.  Please contact me off list.   Thanks! Julia ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orc

[OGD] thrips

Hi everyone,   I’ve got thrips worrying my cattleya seedlings.  I’ve sprayed with neem and the formula 409 mix, and have also tried adding a granular systemic to the pots (“Di-syston”), yet I see continuing damage.  What would everyone suggest I use to kill them?    Thanks in advance.

[OGD] phal clone

Hi everyone,  Does anyone know a company selling this clone:   http://kfs.ismile.tv/new_page_319.htm   preferably in the US or Canada?   Thanks! Julia ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/m

[OGD] little insect attack on seedlings

Hi all, I've been having trouble with my young cattleya seedlings (only 1-4 months out of flask) getting ravaged by some tiny little bug that looks like a little black dot off a newsprint. I haven't got a 'scope at home so that's the best I can do. When I wipe them off with my finger, they feel

Re: [OGD] bigger leaves or bigger roots

Hi Alan, I would say go for better root system, for two reasons: 1. In reference to your question of restricting root growth, think bonsai. A big part of growing bonsai, or basically miniaturized plants, is restricting root growth and trimming of roots. If a plant with a large leaf surface are

[OGD] NZ sphagnum moss

Hi everyone, With the exception of OFE, where does everyone order sphagnum moss?  I’ve just about lost my patience with OFE’s slowness. Thanks, Julia ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/