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

2008-08-31 Thread Steve Marak
been 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? > >

Re: [OGD] Jewel Orchids & Goodyera

2008-05-12 Thread Steve Marak
he vendor info in a spreadsheet somewhere. I 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] _

Re: [OGD] Paphiopedilum malipoense (Bulgaria)

2008-02-07 Thread Steve Marak
om me. And while I'm 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] WOC Catt changes

2008-01-31 Thread Steve Marak
onomically and resulted 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

[OGD] Cycnoches culture

2008-01-31 Thread Steve Marak
little, to plump them back up, 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 &

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

2007-10-02 Thread Steve
2007 09:16:15 -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

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 294

2007-09-20 Thread Steve Marak
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bert, there are many on this list more knowledgable than I, but the 2nd one (cimg3081, cimg3077) looks a lot like Dendrobium unicum to me. Steve > Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:46:00 +0200 > From: "Maarten van Zuylen" <[EMAIL PR

Re: [OGD] phalaneopsis question

2007-09-09 Thread Steve
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

[OGD] Jewel orchids

2007-06-15 Thread Steve Marak
t every 2nd or 3rd watering with tap water (which in my area has a pH of around 8-9), and feed more like I would a Phal, I've increased the light slightly for some of them, 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

2006-06-26 Thread Steve Topletz
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

Re: [OGD] Book Scan: Hortus Veitchii

2006-06-26 Thread Steve Topletz
d the original image scans as well. Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Desperate cry for (slug-) help

2006-06-24 Thread Steve Topletz
Excerpt from Paphiopedia: Signs of their presence are holes in plant parts, flowers especially, thin glistening slime trails and pieces missing of the plant. Chemical Treatment: Iron phosphate, Metaldehyde Home Remedy: Fresh potato slices left on top of media overnight, or spread yogurt will att

[OGD] Oeceoclades spathulifera

2006-06-20 Thread Steve Marak
pictures. 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@

[OGD] Hortus Veitchii

2006-06-09 Thread Steve Topletz
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] Orchid, CO2 and Climate Change

2006-05-03 Thread Steve Topletz
ious: http://www.giss.nasa.gov/research/news/19990602/ Free Global Climate Modeling Software: http://edgcm.columbia.edu/download/ Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Population control

2006-05-02 Thread Steve Topletz
, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside 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

2006-05-01 Thread Steve Topletz
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

2006-05-01 Thread Steve Topletz
the masses have no appreciation for self-control or subtlety. I think orchid consumers would go into a feeding frenzy if we could breed orchids that had chrome spinning wheel rims and made keikis like crazy. Just ask Andy Easton, they are furiously working on it night and day. Stev

Re: [OGD] Population and pollution

2006-04-30 Thread Steve Topletz
en. I think the Federal Clyde> Avation Administration would be very interested. Clyde> Aloha Clyde> - Original Message - Clyde> From: "Steve Topletz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Clyde> To: "the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD)" Clyde> Sent: Sunday, April 30, 200

Re: [OGD] Phrag. Kovachii vendors

2006-04-30 Thread Steve Topletz
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

2006-04-30 Thread Steve Topletz
uld you suggest? Has China got it right? Regards, Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

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

2006-04-29 Thread Steve Topletz
y I look outside my window and see the next generation of fat little 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 stateme

Re: [OGD] Global Warming, etc.

2006-04-29 Thread Steve Topletz
st of this pollution is thanks to YOUR generation. And if our current consumerism 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

[OGD] Book Scan: Hortus Veitchii

2006-04-10 Thread Steve Topletz
s. However, 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, Ste

[OGD] Scanned Old Books III

2006-04-06 Thread Steve Topletz
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

[OGD] Scanned Old Books II

2006-04-06 Thread Steve Topletz
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

Re: [OGD] Scanned Old Books

2006-04-05 Thread Steve Topletz
As requested, here are the first two books in PDF format: 4 Species of Cypripedium - Salisbury (10MB) http://www.sendspace.com/file/5yioo5 The Orchid-Grower's Manual - Williams (102MB) http://www.sendspace.com/file/gbveek The others are on their way.

Re: [OGD] Scanned Old Books

2006-04-05 Thread Steve Topletz
e format: http://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

2006-04-04 Thread Steve Topletz
- James H. Veitch (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'

Re: [OGD] Watch out for this orchid company

2006-04-03 Thread Steve Topletz
I thought his name was Chad Miller. Terry> I would like to warn individuals and other orchid nurseries Terry> about Chad Martin and his now bankrupt Avalon Orchids - 53 Warwick Ave, Terry> Ormond Beach, FL 32174. His other mailing address (his mother's? who has Terry> also helped him in the past

Re: [OGD] eBay seller in question

2006-04-02 Thread Steve Topletz
>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: http://72.14.20

Re: [OGD] RO units

2006-03-15 Thread Steve Topletz
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

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

2006-03-15 Thread Steve Topletz
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

[OGD] in search of vanda dearei

2006-03-14 Thread Steve Weaver
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 http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchid

Re: [OGD] Peloric then not peloric Phalaenopsis?

2006-03-13 Thread Steve Topletz
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 d

Re: [OGD] Foggers vs Misters

2006-03-02 Thread Steve Topletz
operly atomize the water to Blue> get the small 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:[E

Re: [OGD] Foggers vs Misters

2006-03-02 Thread Steve Topletz
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 http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchi

[OGD] help with cymbidium ensifolium

2006-03-02 Thread Steve Weaver
I need some help with a Cymbidium ensifolium that I own. One of the new growths (which is starting to form its pseudobulb) has recently begun to develop small brown spots along the edges of the leaves. The growth isn't rotting, so I'm fairly positive that I haven't gotten water in the developing

Re: [OGD] Scale treatments

2006-02-28 Thread Steve Topletz
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)

2006-02-13 Thread Steve Weaver
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

2006-02-11 Thread Steve Topletz
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 di

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

2006-02-10 Thread Steve Topletz
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] Fox Valley Orchids

2006-02-08 Thread Steve Topletz
Actually, Dot, it sounds like your experience was quite similar, excepting that you recieved a different response from Mr. K. Perhaps you are more charming, or perhaps Mr. MonsterIsland is less so. Regards, ST Dorothy> It is indeed unfortunate when someone has a bad experience with a Dorothy>

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

2006-02-07 Thread Steve Topletz
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

2006-02-05 Thread Steve Topletz
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> bigg

[OGD] fragrant mormodes and catasetum

2006-01-27 Thread Steve Weaver
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 http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchi

[OGD] warmth-tolerant cascading cymbidium

2006-01-12 Thread Steve Weaver
ver the years, as far as all around ease of growth and great performance from a hybrid 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] Orchids Digest, Vol 8, Issue 17

2006-01-11 Thread Steve Topletz
Olaf, You really should read your emails. The correct name is Paphiopedilum venustum fma. measuresianum. Best Regards, Steve Olaf>1. Paph. venustum var. measuresianum (Prof. Dr. Braem) Olaf> 'Paphiopedilum venustum var. measuresianum Olaf> I wonder why the hell I go throu

Re: [OGD] Orchid QYTV 3D images

2006-01-11 Thread Steve Topletz
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

Re: [OGD] Growing Orchids in a Foreign Country

2006-01-06 Thread Steve Topletz
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 c

[OGD] Oeceoclades spathulifera again

2005-11-26 Thread Steve Marak
ds, or indeed for any beautiful leaved orchids. Cultural advice is welcome, too - I'm definitely not an expert. Steve On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 07:22:35 -0500 > From: "Nicholas Plummer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [OG

Re: [OGD] Community based orchid conservation program

2005-11-16 Thread Steve Topletz
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 Progr

Re: [OGD] Collaborator(s) needed

2005-11-14 Thread Steve Topletz
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

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

2005-11-09 Thread Steve Weaver
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 p

Re: [OGD] Paph. emersonii

2005-11-08 Thread Steve Topletz
race of the species' 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 c

Re: [OGD] Paph. emersonii

2005-11-08 Thread Steve Topletz
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?

[OGD] thanks for the feedback

2005-11-01 Thread Steve Weaver
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?

2005-10-30 Thread Steve Topletz
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 Neofi

[OGD] nz sphagnum moss burn?

2005-10-29 Thread Steve Weaver
Does anyone grow their orchids in straight NZ Sphagnum? I have a good number of Neofinetias that I potted (after reading how the plants are grown this way in Japan) in pure NZ moss over the summer. Almost all of the multitude of new roots that the plants put out died back as soon as they made co

Re: [OGD] Sulphur Powder

2005-10-21 Thread Steve Topletz
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 thro

[OGD] Orchid Urinal

2005-10-19 Thread Steve Topletz
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

Re: [OGD] :Coca leaves...

2005-10-11 Thread Steve Topletz
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 so

Re: [OGD] 100% for orchid conservation

2005-10-05 Thread Steve Topletz
it sounds like greenwashing. Steve ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

Re: [OGD] Carnivorous Plant Sale

2005-09-06 Thread Steve Topletz
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

2005-08-28 Thread Steve Topletz
to ANY jlinger> cultural suggestions from someone who watches Aqua Teen jlinger> Hunger Force." About bulbophyllums, I agree. About food-monsters or Paphiopedilums, I know of an exceptionally exceptional exception... Steve

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

2005-08-26 Thread Steve Topletz
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

2005-08-08 Thread Steve Topletz
://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

2005-08-06 Thread Steve Topletz
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 clo

Re: [OGD] Foliar Feeding.

2005-08-05 Thread Steve Topletz
ottis, 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 And

Re: [OGD] foliar feeding

2005-08-05 Thread Steve Topletz
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 ( Gre

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

2005-08-04 Thread Steve Topletz
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 wher

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

2005-08-01 Thread Steve Topletz
s 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 oft

Re[2]: [OGD] George Norris

2005-07-20 Thread Steve Topletz
The Old Wrangler is now known as "The Produce Man"? What a world we live in... First> Last I heard (about 3 weeks ago), he was holding his First> own.  Some fairly serious medical issues that weren't being First> taken care of at first, but they have improved considerably. First>   First> He is

Re: [OGD] albas and albinos

2005-07-07 Thread Steve Topletz
trates that albino, like many other scientific Steven> words means different things to different Steven> people. If possible, in the context of flower color, Steven> I'd prefer using words that describe the Steven> color itself, eg alba, flava, aurea, rather than Steven> changi

Re: [OGD] Anthocyaninsand taxonomists

2005-07-06 Thread Steve Topletz
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

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

2005-07-05 Thread Steve Topletz
s.com/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 Na

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

2005-06-30 Thread Steve Topletz
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 abo

[OGD] Paphiopedilum roots

2005-06-29 Thread Steve Topletz
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 root

Re: [OGD] RE: Cut flowers/judging

2005-06-14 Thread Steve Topletz
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

Re: [OGD] capillary matting

2005-06-09 Thread Steve Topletz
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 al

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

2005-05-20 Thread Steve Topletz
Okay, Peter. Here we go: http://www.bf.jcu.cz/tix/strita/iscc/news/student.html Steve Topletz ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

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

2005-05-20 Thread Steve Topletz
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.com" Subject: [OGD] In

Re: [OGD] Gastrochilus fuscopunctatus capsule

2005-04-21 Thread Steve Topletz
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 s

Re: [OGD] Question re import/export

2005-04-20 Thread Steve Topletz
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 advi

RE: [OGD] difficulty with flowers

2005-04-16 Thread Steve Topletz
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:

Re: [OGD] Alternative to CITES?

2005-04-16 Thread Steve Topletz
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 pro

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

2005-04-15 Thread Steve Topletz
ed nothing 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@orchi

Re: [OGD] RE: Pk genetic test

2005-04-15 Thread Steve Topletz
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 be

Re: [OGD] Phragmipedium kovachii illegal plants

2005-04-14 Thread Steve Topletz
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: [OGD] Inrena, Arias, kovachii

2005-04-14 Thread Steve Topletz
Email me if you want to discuss it, discression assured. If anyone cares to hear more, I can finish posting up some more of the general Q&A about making this all work. Steve Topletz ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com

Re[2]: [OGD] kovachii - queries

2005-04-13 Thread Steve Topletz
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, Su

Re: [OGD] kovachii - queries

2005-04-13 Thread Steve Topletz
Yes, it is possible. viateur> Is it possible to reproduce the seedlings (plants) by tissue culture before viateur> the end of the 2-year period ? ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_

Re: [OGD] Re: the first "legal" Phragmipedium kovachii flasks in the USA

2005-04-13 Thread Steve Topletz
Peter, there is also another issue. If either of the parents are not legally owned/collected, or if the range country has never issued an export or reexport permit, the seedlings are not considered legal, and most certainly require CITES. What Jerry has done is a valid action for sure. Now as soon

RE: [OGD] Barkeria shoemakeri

2005-04-10 Thread Steve Topletz
Barkeria will drop their leaves in dormancy. Water them bi-weekly. -Original Message- From: "Richard Sharp"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 4/10/05 8:30:15 PM To: "Orchids@orchidguide.com" Subject: [OGD] Barkeria shoemakeri Hello I have a Barkeria shoemakeri that has jus

Re[2]: [OGD] Catch-roots survey.

2005-04-08 Thread Steve Topletz
That is amazing! I didn't know Dr. Arditti's ego was so large it actually needed to occupy two bodies. At least this information is useful. Steve Paul> This entire line of speculation is nothing more, at least with regard Paul> to Coryanthes. Simple entomological informatio

Re: [OGD] Re: Zygocaste?

2005-04-07 Thread Steve Topletz
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 Zygopeta

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

2005-04-07 Thread Steve Topletz
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 collecti

Re[2]: [OGD] Re: Vietnamese Orchid Story

2005-03-31 Thread Steve Topletz
I have also heard this story from a friend of mine who knows these people. This is likely true in my opinion. Steve in> Can the story be independently verified? Sounds too much like those in> Nigerian e-mails. What is he asking us to do? in> Iris in> Like most retired social wor

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

2005-03-25 Thread Steve Topletz
t from this list, and let Li'l> others use it as they see fit, without 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

Re[2]: [OGD] Re: Orchids Digest, Vol 7, Issue 128

2005-03-25 Thread Steve Topletz
Actually, I kind of enjoy the intellectual beatings here, and apparently of the other egos here do too. But you're right. Maybe we should take it elsewhere. And soon, there will be another place for it, hold your breath. ST Li'l> And that has what??? to do with orchids? We all come from differe

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