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    Heading into Fall - fertilizing,etc.

    Here in New England, the weather is just starting to get cooler. I know about gradually reducing the amount of fertilzer until I stop it completely by the end of November. This question is directed for Ray- I’ve started using your culture protocol and I’m not sure what to do about using Kelpmax...
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    Best storage for kelpak, quantum total

    I’ve noticed that some people store kelp fertilizers in their refrigerators. Is this the best way to store it to prolong its effectiveness? How about Quantum Total? I just received new containers of both, so I want to keep them useful for as long as possible. Thanks
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    Moving paphs outside in summer?

    I am moving some of my orchids outside for the summer- phals, catts, dendrobiums and wondering about the paphs. I live in Massachusetts and the nights are definitely warm enough to move the others out. Will the slippers benefit as well from better air movement, light, etc? Is there anything in...
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    Our boys

    Thought I would add a couple of our guys to the thread. Left is Colleen, about 12 year, middle is Lindsey, formerly a feral, no idea how old, right is Benny, 14 years old and recently adopted from the Humane Society shelter. There are more also. We live in a cat house!
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    My first bloom

    Theresa is no particular breed. She showed up in our backyard 7 years ago (fortunately not pregnant) with who we think is her brother. And now she and Sydney are indoor kitties. Yes, people are stupid and cruel- these 2 were definitely dumped, as well as several others who now live with us...
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    My first bloom

    Phrag Sorcerer’ Appretice. Not a large bloom, I am happy with it as it’s my first. Cat Theresa in background.
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    Thank you for the help

    Awhile ago I posted about my orchids that had been neglected during my month long hospitalization and several people suggested soaking them for a long period in kelp fertilizer. So I made a bath and threw in some Quantum Orchid and Dyna-Gro KLN. I am happy to say that I was able to save a lot of...
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    My first phrag spike!

    The phrag “Sorceror’s Apprentice “ I got from PaphParadise is putting up a spike- I’m so excited! !
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    Kelpak

    I am so excited, I just ordered my first bottle of kelpak! I am planning to use it to help revive all my orchids whi were neglected while I was in the hospital for a month. Wish me some success.
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    My first phrag

    A couple of weeks ago, I asked for suggestions on what is good phrag to start with. Several people suggested Sorcerer’s Apprentice and I received one yesterday from Paph Paradise. Added photo of a beautiful,healthy, large plant- I’m so excited. Now to see if I ca actually grow it. Phrag is on...
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    Purely Organic fertilizer

    Has anyone used Purely Organic for their slippers? Is there a formula orchids? I have read an interesting article by Sue Bottoms about it and am wondering if you noticed any differences in your plants? Where did you buy it? The only ones I can find are for lawns and vegetables. Thanks
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    Very dry plants

    Thanks to everyone who replied to my post about saving really dry paphs. Here are a couple of photos of 2 representative plants. Just to show you the condition they are in Judith
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    Very dry plants

    I was in the hospital for a month and no one knew what to do with my plants. I am home now and have a lot of very dry paphs. Any ideas for saving them? Thr roots are dry, the leaves are limp. They are potted in a fine bark with a small amount of moss. I have limitations use of one arm and...
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    Considering switching some paphs to semi hydro questions

    I’ve been reading a lot about semi hydro read info on Ray’s site and checked out his presentation to the A O S and I think I would like to try switching a couple of my plants over. My main question is what do I do with the roots that are currently in a bark medium? Do I just remove all the media...
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