Re: [OGD] Off topic: Help me identify a weed?

splitting out new genera, but I certainly don't keep up with them. Steve On Sun, 31 Aug 2008, Julia Redman wrote: Hi everyone, I have an attractive looking weed I'd like to identify. Photos are posted on my blog. Anyone know what this thing is? http://sapphirechild.blogspot.com/ Thanks

Re: [OGD] Jewel Orchids Goodyera

know it isn't on the tags, which they hand-wrote, but I did at least try to keep some records. Aaron, thanks for posting the Littlefrog Farm site - I wasn't aware of that one. Steve -- Steve Marak -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ the OrchidGuide Digest

Re: [OGD] Paphiopedilum malipoense (Bulgaria)

asking about this species, it seems to take forever - months - from the time the flower bud starts to emerge for it to mature and finally open. Is that normal, or an artifact of my poor culture? Steve -- Steve Marak -- [EMAIL PROTECTED

[OGD] Cycnoches culture

, otherwise wait for new growth. Steve Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:24:36 +0100 From: Anders Hjelmencrantz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [OGD] Cycnoches culture? Dear OGD readers! I have been growing som especies of genus Cycnoches for about 1? years. As always when it comes to the Catasetinae

[OGD] WOC Catt changes

in less(!) confusion than the alternatives. Most breeders, I think, are still crying over the idea of Sophronitis purpurata (or Hydrolaelia purpurata in the other scheme) ... Sorry I don't recall more of the details. Steve Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:33:43 + From: K Barrett [EMAIL

Re: [OGD] Phalaneopsis question ( Leaf Lesions/Microfungus)

-0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [OGD] Phalaneopsis question ( Leaf Lesions/Microfungus) To: orchids@orchidguide.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed Steve Wilson, I am sorry to hear that all your Phalaenopsis with the problem

Re: [OGD] phalaneopsis question

to believe that the disease only kills Phals but is carried by other orchids that either show no signs of disease or show signs that I don't recognize as the same disease. Steve in the Adirondacks Original message: -- Message: 3 Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 08:07:43 -0400

[OGD] Jewel orchids

, and they seem happier. For what it's worth ... Steve -- Steve Marak -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Book Scan: Hortus Veitchii

Strange, I have no idea why that got sent out. I've just finished preparing the DVD lists. Mailings go out today. Sorry for the interrupt. ST Steve Gideon, Steve If you are interested in the Hortus, the DVDs are shipping out now. Steve I am checking back through my orders, I

[OGD] Oeceoclades spathulifera

. The original e-mails are back somewhere in the mists of my disk archives, but if anyone interested will e-mail me off list, I'll be glad to send an image. Steve -- Steve Marak -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http

[OGD] Hortus Veitchii

resolution image scans of each page. Those still interested can either contact me off-list or use my website. Best Regards, Steve Topletz ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Population control

the golden door! It is we who are the immigrants, and it is hypocrisy to shut the door on them. Sincerely, Steve Topletz ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Population control

Harvey, Was that whole thing one long sentence? Choosing to be homosexual... funny you should mention that to the orchid community. I think you're probably preaching to the choir. Regarding taxes... here is a crazy idea: Don't depend on other people's taxes for your income. I know if

Re: [OGD] Population and pollution

? Has China got it right? Regards, Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Phrag. Kovachii vendors

Chuck Acker I believe. ST Joe A few months back, there was a mention of current vendors Joe who were marketing Phrag. Kovachii. Piping Rock Orchids was one Joe and does anyone remember the other. Joe Good Growing, Joe Joe DiDomenicowww.diatomiteusa.com

Re: [OGD] Population and pollution

Clyde Avation Administration would be very interested. Clyde Aloha Clyde - Original Message - Clyde From: Steve Topletz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Clyde To: the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) Orchids@orchidguide.com Clyde Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 6:04 AM Clyde Subject: Re: [OGD] Population

Re: [OGD] Global Warming, etc.

is any indicator, you've taught your children well. God Bless America, Steve Topletz Dorothy Until the human species learns to control it's own reproduction, we Dorothy can hardly expect to have a positive effect on the whole ecosystem. Dorothy That is the real issue, and the underlying cause

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 8, Issue 156

Americans puttering through the intersection on motor scooters while playing with their gameboys. Where did it all start going wrong? Steve Topletz Dorothy Dear Steve, Dorothy Your argument does not negate my statement. I do not disagree with Dorothy what you said, but if my generation is so

[OGD] Book Scan: Hortus Veitchii

, that is a considerable amount of work. I would like to first see how many people would be interested in such a document. If there is enough interest and we can work out the details, I should be able to produce it within a week of beginning the project. Regards, Steve Topletz

[OGD] Scanned Old Books II

Cypripedium Selenipedium Uropedium Monographie - F. Desbois http://www.sendspace.com/file/jcmpd4 ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Scanned Old Books III

A Manual of Orchidaceous Plants - J. Veitch (185MB) http://www.sendspace.com/file/heecki ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Scanned Old Books

://www.paphiopedia.com/books/Salisbury/salisbury.html Regards, Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Old Book

(although the orchid section is complete, the entire book is not) Regards, Steve Topletz icones Giles, icones   icones This is one of the bibles of orchid growers. The icones other two are Veitch's Manual of Orchidaceous Plants and icones Hawkes' Encyclopedia of Cultivated Orchids. I often use

Re: [OGD] eBay seller in question

From what i've heard, there is no US importer. They are shipping EMS from China, don't fall for the statement. I've seen his website, he was trying to sell a complex green as a new species. He goes by the name Nguyen Cuong. Here is a google cache of his now defunct website:

Re: [OGD] r/o units in U.S.

distillation for a few buck as well. Regards, Steve Topletz ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] RO units

Mike, I hear that in many places now, municipalities use a chlorine chemical that does not get removed from the water by letting the water sit overnight. So it may not apply in all cases, but I am no chemist. Regards, ST Mijo730 Hi Charles, Mijo730 I just read your note about chlorine

[OGD] in search of vanda dearei

Does anyone know where I can find this Vanda species in the US--or of a company that regularly imports from Asia where I might be able to order one? ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Peloric then not peloric Phalaenopsis?

Nancy Mutations in flowers are known to be caused by stress, chemicals, and even viruses. However, since yours has disappeared, it may have just been due to some environmental stress. I've seen overdoses of Superthrive cause temporary mutations in blooms, so it could be anything. Peloric, by

Re: [OGD] Foggers vs Misters

If you are constantly misting, it can cause your buds to rot. Fogging, however, you have smaller droplets which do not result in the same effect. ST ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Foggers vs Misters

droplets needed, usually some sort of dedicated Blue pump is involved as household pressure is too low. Blue Paul LeBlanc Blue http://www.BlueMoonExotics.com -Original Message- From: Steve Topletz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2006 11:22 AM To: 'the OrchidGuide Digest

Re: [OGD] Scale treatments

Alcohol dissolves the protective cuticle on orchid tissue, leaving them no protection from disease. Just a thought. ST ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

[OGD] Vandachostylis Colmarie (orchid guide submission)

Does anyone on the list grow Vandachostylis Colmarie? I'd like to try my hand at a Vanda hybrid, but want to make sure that I get my feet wet with a plant that's fairly easy to grow and flower. If anyone's familiar with this plant, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks!

Re: [OGD] Searching OGD Archives - another question

If someone could provide me a complete record of the archives, preferably non-digest, I will create a search engine to solve all these problems. ST stanhopi Gentle OGDers, stanhopi Recently there was a question about retrieving stanhopi threads from the OGD archives. Here is a slightly

Re: [OGD] 1. Foja Mt Hype and 2. LEDs

Actually, I know a bit about the LED stuff. The LEDs DO drop off in wavelength stability and transmission. Surprised? I was. Right now I am running some tests on orchid growth using red and blue LED bulbs made by a company that was kindly willing enough to donate them for such a purpose. I'll

Re: [OGD] Oh? 'Judging 'illegal' orchids'

Well, I don't think she was just talking about semi-legal plants. For example, Paphiopedilum anitum has been refused for judging by the AOS, as it has never been exported with paperwork or been presented with an affidavit of fact for preban. ST Schnitz Such folly. Any one who can afford to

Re: [OGD] Green Bugs

Here are some biggins': http://www.paphiopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Image:Aphids.jpg Steve IrisCohen In a message dated 2/5/06 6:03:30 AM, Ray writes: Sure sounds like aphids to me. IrisCohen That's what I thought, but she says they're IrisCohen bigger than aphids. Do aphids IrisCohen scurry

[OGD] fragrant mormodes and catasetum

Can anyone who grows mormodes or catasetums recommend a nicely fragrant species (or several) that would make a good hobbyist plant? Thank you. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com

[OGD] warmth-tolerant cascading cymbidium

orchid goes. I'm not sure whether they still carry this plant, but it couldn't hurt to contact them. Good growing to you! Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Orchid QYTV 3D images

Peter, Try Quicktime Alternative. Make sure Apple Quicktime is totally uninstalled first. http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm Steve Peter Chong Yee, Peter i'd like to view your images but when I attempt to download Quicktime Peter 7, the site insists that I install

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 8, Issue 17

Olaf, You really should read your emails. The correct name is Paphiopedilum venustum fma. measuresianum. Best Regards, Steve Olaf1. Paph. venustum var. measuresianum (Prof. Dr. Braem) Olaf 'Paphiopedilum venustum var. measuresianum Olaf I wonder why the hell I go through the trouble

Re: [OGD] Growing Orchids in a Foreign Country

I suggest you ask Saigon Orchids Flora... Specifically: http://pages.zdnet.com/saigonmedia/saigonorchidsandflora/id4.html ST Stuart  Would it be feasible to open and operate a Stuart commercial nursery in a country such as Vietnam and export the Stuart product to the USA and other orchid

Re: [OGD] Community based orchid conservation program

What are the specific human pressures? Are there any pressures to collectthe orchids for orchid collectors or commercial operations? Steve Topletz Brajesh   Brajesh   Brajesh We have just received a grant from UNDP’s Small Brajesh Grants Program of Global Environmental

Re: [OGD] Collaborator(s) needed

If you need anyone who does amazing photo editing, I'm your guy. Regards, Steve Topletz Jim Greetings to all, Jim I am a fairly recent member of this group, but grew up in Miami in Jim the 1950s and '60s. Almost every weekend my father and I would head Jim out into the Everglades in search

[OGD] growing australian dendrobiums in the u.s. midwest

Since we're on what grows well in ones climate, I'd like to see if anyone on the list grows Australian dendrobiums here in the Midwest area of the US. If you do, you can respond to me on or off list; doesn't matter which since I just want to see if there's anyone else like me who's growing these

Re: [OGD] Paph. emersonii

Tim, I believe you have emersonii v. angustipetalum. Here is the publication data of P. emersonii v. huonglanae: http://www.orchid.or.jp/orchid/people/tanaka/orchid/org/newpaph4.html Best Regards, Steve Topletz R. Can anyone provide information and/or insight about this Paph.emersonii? R

Re: [OGD] Paph. emersonii

' with 'elongated, floppy petals.' None of these 'geogra[p]hical races' deserves autonomous taxonomic status. - Paphiopedilum, Braem Chiron, p.79 Regards, Steve Thomas Tim, Thomas Go to Google http://www.google.com/ and click on images, I got 188 Thomas images for Paph. emersonii

[OGD] thanks for the feedback

Thanks very much to all of you who responded with your thoughtful feedback regarding my question concerning NZ sphagnum moss and Neofinetias. Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [OGD] nz sphagnum moss burn?

The reason is undoubtedly because sphagnum moss is very very acidic. The Japanese are either watering with very basic water, or are only using the sphagnum for display. Regards, Steve Steve Does anyone grow their orchids in straight NZ Sphagnum? Steve I have a good number of Neofinetias

Re: [OGD] Sulphur Powder

I wouldn't worry about it. I've consumed lethal doses of sulfer fumes at a young age without any adverse affects except for people giving me funny looks. Regards Steve Martin becarefull if you mean sulfur dust as in used as fungicide thats toxic Martin and absorbed through skin. Martin check

[OGD] Orchid Urinal

Here's one for your home collection. Paphiopedilum venustum urinal $5500, made by Clark Sorensen. http://www.clarkmade.com/imagesshow/yelloworchid.jpg Hope this wasn't welcome to last week, Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids

Re: [OGD] :Coca leaves...

I would think that cocaine would too complex for E.coli to reproduce. ST Rifat Cocaine genes can be transfered to E.coli bacteria and Rifat it is much more faster than any plant tissue. Rifat   Rifat Regards Rifat   Rifat Rifat Rifat Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs.

Re: [OGD] 100% for orchid conservation

greenwashing. Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Carnivorous Plant Sale

I have also found carnivorous plants to be excellent indicator plants for your water quality. I highly suggest a Nepenthes rajah for all greenhouses. Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman

Re: [OGD] Bulbophyllum fletcherianum Rolfe / blooming in

watches Aqua Teen jlinger Hunger Force. About bulbophyllums, I agree. About food-monsters or Paphiopedilums, I know of an exceptionally exceptional exception... Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman

Re: [OGD] Bulbophyllum fletcherianum Rolfe / blooming in Melbourne, Australia

I wouldn't listen to ANY cultural suggestions from someone who only bloomed the plant twice in 30 years! ST ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] orchid eating and medicine

://www.paphiopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Paphiopedilum_anitum Give it a look, edit it where you want. I am interested in your opinions on it. Steve Topletz ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [OGD] re foliar feeding

Jerry, I have often wondered that since foliar feeding trains the plants to start absorbing through their leaves, might it also be a greatly increased vector for pathogens? Are you also using any anti-pathogen chemicals in addition to the paph mix? ST Orchids Some Paphs partially

Re: [OGD] foliar feeding

You are aware that not all orchids have fixed stomata. Paphs for instance can open and close them. CAM plants, which are mainly the hard leaf type orchids cannot regulate their stomata that well from what I understand, such as Cattleya. ST Orchids When I invented my fertilizer (

Re: [OGD] Foliar Feeding.

, Vanda). http://delta-intkey.com/angio/www/orchidac.htm Steve Topletz Andy Jerry's observations add a lot more to the debate than Andy some of the old regurgitations on this topic. Steve, are you Andy sure that Cattleyas are CAM cycle plants?? I was not aware of Andy this. Can you provide some

Re: [OGD] Re: Orchids Digest, Vol 7, Issue 370 - re; foliar feeding

I spoke with my horticulture technician, Dave Czarnecki, his response was: Here is my thoughts on this. Some nutrients aren't really that translocatable in the plant. So if you fertilize the substances where the plant needs them it takes that problem out of the picture. This is

Re: [OGD] foliar feeding - hype another false dichotomy

are great, but leaves can be just as good, especially since they have more surface area, and are the destination of the nutrients from the roots. Personally, I think foliar feeding is good for seedlings, but certianly don't try to avoid watering the roots. Just perhaps water less often. Steve

Re: [OGD] albas and albinos

alba, flava, aurea, rather than Steven changing the meaning of albino to describe plants Steven unable to produce anthocyanins. Steven Steve Beckendorf Steven Berkeley, California Steven ___ Steven the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) Steven orchids

Re: [OGD] Anthocyaninsand taxonomists

suggest we save ourselves the heart-ache. And correct me if I am wrong, but the ICBN has no set definitions for designations such as alba/album etc., so your posit is not in stone but only a suggestion based upon rationality? ST Dr. Steve Dr. From: Steve Topletz [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Dr. Re

Re: [OGD] Re: Orchids Digest, Vol 7, Issue 334

/color_designations.html This will generally outline what you are looking for. But keep in mind, it is entirely possible to have a plant with normal coloration but without anthocyanins because there are also carotenoids which have colors typically associated with flavonoids. Steve Topletz Nascent

Re[2]: [OGD] Paphiopedilum roots - Dockrillia again

Screwed again! http://us.st5.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com/I/demotivators_1849_12624277 ST Dalton Wow, Steve, taxonomic issues and phylogeny are much more interesting than Dalton Paph roots morphology! Dalton You will have to excuse me on this one but I still have one question about Dalton two

[OGD] Paphiopedilum roots

I think this list could use a little more interesting discussion. Taxanomic intercourse and Dendrobiums just aren't doing it for me. So, to start this off right, I would like people to help me identify the types of roots for paphs, their structure, and their components. For example, are those

Re: [OGD] RE: Cut flowers/judging

You could also try silver thiosulfate, and while you may not have a problem in the rulebooks, you might be violating something with the epa. ST Anyone have any idea what Fuchs or the old guard used to do it preserve their cut inflorescences until judging time? Since I haven't looked into

Re: [OGD] capillary matting

Sure. Just spray it down with a 1% bleach 5% dish soap solution every once in a while. If you have access to isothiazolones like Kathon, just use a 0.05% spray on it, no more algae for a long time. ST Anthony can anyone suggest how I can keep my capillary mating clear Anthony of moss and

RE: [OGD] Interesting ideas for a research project?

Yes! There is PhD looking for ad students to help with his orchid project in costa rica. Will s nd info later, in line for star wars. ST -Original Message- From: Peter Petrossian[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 5/20/05 3:50:08 PM To: Orchids@orchidguide.comOrchids@orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Gastrochilus fuscopunctatus capsule

Pull em off and send them to a lab. ST Marni Does any one have any idea of the maturation time of seed pods for Marni Gastrochilus fuscopunctatus? Or any Gastrochilus if not that one. I Marni have had pods on this species for over a year and they still don't Marni look ready. I want dry

Re: [OGD] Question re import/export

Interesting question. What he can do is get a permit for the plants as being a personal affect, and walk them across the border himself. ST rm3857 I would like to pose a question/situation to this list in the hope that rm3857 some of you may have had a similar experience or can offer some

Re: [OGD] Alternative to CITES?

Read my post. Harvey Jerry Fischer wrote (not too much, Jerry!) suggesting that the orchid Harvey community come up with an alternative way of dealing with trade in rare and Harvey threatened orchid species currently covered under CITES. I'm wondering if Harvey he has a suggestion to

RE: [OGD] difficulty with flowers

The problem is the misting. It causes buds to rot off. I was just waiting for you to say you mist them. When the plants put on a spike, stop misting and just water individually. Steve Topletz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 4/16/05 10:22:22 PM

Re: [OGD] RE: Pk genetic test

I'm not sure the gene forensics is that simple. With humans, we know what segments to check on a PCR and where to find markers. On plants however, I think it might be a little more complicated than a piece of cake. Maybe we should direct this question to Ken Cameron? Steve K Peter beat me

Re: [OGD] Thank you Gustaaf and Barbara for Wisdom rather than ??????

out of it. If there was a law prohibiting making this kind of agreement, then the contract would be void. However, to my knowledge there is not, and this is a totally valid contract. Steve Topletz ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Inrena, Arias, kovachii

it, discression assured. If anyone cares to hear more, I can finish posting up some more of the general QA about making this all work. Steve Topletz ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [OGD] Phragmipedium kovachii illegal plants

Peter, I don't think dirt under the fingernails of those who have been hiking in the wilderness of Peru's jungle is much evidence of anything except being outside. Anyway, it probably doesn't matter much, now that Pk is going to be legal and available everywhere pretty soon. STz

Re[2]: [OGD] kovachii - queries

Technical ability only. As per the agreement, I am not aware one way or the other. ST Ray Steve, Ray   Ray Are you referring to the technical ability, or the ability within the terms of the agreement? Ray Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Ray Plants, Supplies, Artwork

Re[2]: [OGD] OGD and fame...

Well, killing green-eyed women for your orchids can probably get to be a hassle. The things people do for orchid fertilizer voodoo... ST Sandy It's kind of a rambling and incoherent piece. And who's he calling a Sandy nutjob? This part sounds downright sinister: Sandy The bulk of my collection

Re: [OGD] Re: Zygocaste?

I was under the impression apomixis was very rare, and not reliably reproduced. Can anyone provide me for info about Zygos and apomixis? Thanks, Steve IrisCohen In a message dated 4/7/05 1:05:03 PM, IrisCohen [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: IrisCohen My friend Bob Hull crossed a Zygopetalum Artur

Re[4]: [OGD] Re: Orchids Digest, Vol 7, Issue 128

the stern judgments all the time? Li'l li'l frog Li'l -Original Message- Li'l From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Li'l [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Topletz Li'l Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 3:05 PM Li'l To: the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) Li'l Subject: Re[2]: [OGD] Re: Orchids Digest, Vol 7

Re: [OGD] Oncidium cebolleta

Looks like its high time to import some. This should make for an interesting cup of tea at my local orchid meeting! ST Stuart Ok by googling i found at Stuart http://boards.cannabis.com/archive/index.php/t-8484.html Stuart Delta9 Stuart Dec-22-2004, 21:50 Stuart Abstract- A memeber of the

[OGD] Fighting CITES and the AOS

and scared for the last century. Well, now that we have brought this thankful information to light, I'm sure we'll see the immediate and swift reversal by the AOS! Right? Or is their non-involvement for another reason? Steve IrisCohen I don't know about the rest of the world, but in this IrisCohen

[OGD] Re: Invigoration

acceptance and slumber. Lie, Cheat, and Steal! Steve Topletz On March 16, 2005, Frikkie Marais wrote: Hi Does anyone know about an article/book or have usable information on how to invigorate an orchid society which have become stagnant, old and non-responsive? I think this is a huge

Re: [OGD] Fraud at the WOC in Dijon.

? Steve Topletz On March 15, 2005, Andy Easton wrote: Are you ready for this? At Dijon last Saturday, March 12th the WOC Site Selection Committee met and heard proposals from three potential host countries for the 2011 WOC. The countries were Taiwan, South Africa (Cape Town) and Singapore

Re: [OGD] Fraud Part II

Here is just some info regarding the site selection committee. So if the 11-5 vote, consisting of the 16 members did not result anywhere close to a tie, why did the trustees derail the selection? Obviously there must have been some amazingly overwhelming reason for them to meet in secret, and

Re: [OGD] Counting stomata

, we'll see. Steve T On March 14, 2005, Peter O'Byrne wrote: Dr. Charles Bracker criticised Steve Topletz's methodology during his rough and ready count of the stomata on a Paphiopedilum leaf. I would agree with Dr. Bracker that the method used was crude, but I suspect it is not necessarily

[OGD] Congrats to singapore!

See you there in 2011. ST ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Re: Stomata

closed. I have a microscope camera with which i will take pictures and make them available online if anyone cares. Steve Topletz ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Re: OD Vol 7, Issue 110 - OK - I'll bite What does this all mean to how I grow them

interesting and contradictory data in the paper and we'll have to pour through it and compare data. We'll have something for you all shortly. Steve Topletz leo C!, C2, C3, or C4 - stomata that open or close - what the heck?, Does any leo of this mean anything about how we actually go about growing

Re: [OGD] Stomata

Tell me more. Where does this info come from? Greggy6392 There are forms of stomata found in orchids which, like Greggy6392 hydathodes, cannot close fully as the guard cells become Greggy6392 cuticularized. Greggy6392   Greggy6392 A. Gregg ___ the

RE: [OGD] Question about stomata

This is faulty information. Orchids can open and close stomata -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 3/3/05 12:33:44 PM To: orchids@orchidguide.comorchids@orchidguide.com Subject: [OGD] Question about stomata I recently purchased Lance

Re[2]: [OGD] Question about stomata

. However being that we have not heard of it, it is either amazingly rare or does not exist. I challenge everyone to investigate this myth. I will have a definite answer to this question within a week. Steve Toplez Nascent Orchids Karen I believe there are orchid of all types , some open and close

Re: [OGD] Fireburn

Not to mention the trees explode because of the flammable eucalyptus oils in them. Phil Many Australian plants actually need fire to allow the seeds to germinate Phil (very hard coat) and people pop seeds into the oven, or nick the side of Phil seeds with a knife, before planting. Some native

Re: [OGD] fire-grown orchids, in Australia.

Someone tell me about these plants that are adapted to fire, and how burning them promotes population of the rare orchid species. Just curious. ST viateur FYI : viateur Ecological burns are carried out to protect and promote populations of viateur threatened species ... viateur such as ...

Re: [OGD] warm water shocks roots ?

there are many plants that find it uncomfortable. Regarding low temps, water no colder than 45'F, after that plant tissues generally stop growing. There are exceptions for every case, as a grower apply this info as you see fit. Steve Topletz viateur Steve [Topletz] wrote : cold water because warm water

Re[2]: [OGD] ghost orchid

Gunter's Greenhouse in Dallas Texas has them by the truckload. ST pgordini Juli, pgordini Mick Fournier at HBI over in Pompano used to have them in flasks pgordini Paul LeBlanc pgordini -- Original message -- pgordini Dear folks! pgordini   pgordini Just saw Mike Owen´s

[OGD] Solution for Dehydrated Orchids

enjoy Bombay Sapphire) 7 parts cold water 1 pinch of epsom salt 1 drop superthrive 1 drop dish soap Submerge the plant for a 2 - 8 hours in the dark after the soak, wash it off in clean cold water. make sure none of the original soak is still on any part of the plant or you can get rot. Steve

Re: [OGD] Re: Eating orchids...

Steve, here are my suggestions for Rifat: If the seeds are germinating in the flasks I would doubt the agar media is the problem. I think the media is the problem. There are a few options here. My first choice would be to change the media. Peat and perlite makes a very thick mix. so

Re: [OGD] Re: Eating orchids...

What media are you using to germinate them? What soil are you using once you transplant them? ST Rifat Hello OGD'ers, Rifat I'm from TURKEY. Yes, in my country, we use orchid tubers ( Rifat tubers of Orchis italica, Barlia robertiana, Anacamptis pyrimidalis, Rifat Himantoglossum affine) to

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