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      Ray replied to the thread Normans Orchids / Orchids.com Order.
      I could be mistaken, but I believe his daughter is the issue.
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      Ray replied to the thread adductum.
      Thanks, Tony. Looks like standard Paph foliage to me. Certainly more so than mine.
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      Ray replied to the thread Aerate RO water?.
      ….and even if they are, unless you’re storing in a sealed container, the water will quickly come to the equilibrium solution of each of...
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      Ray replied to the thread adductum.
      Can you please post a photo of the foliage? I have a plant labeled as adductum that I acquired from another hobby grower, but it has...
    • Ray
      Ray replied to the thread Growth Habit.
      Here is a concept- picture a mini-muffin pan with the pockets filled with medium, with a layer of sphagnum over the top. Then put it on...
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      Ray posted the thread Growth Habit in Slipper Orchid Culture.
      On another forum, Arne brought up the tendency of Phrag besseae to climb upward as it grows. It occurred to me that growth habit is...
    • Ray
      Ray replied to the thread Aerate RO water?.
      "ChatRWB" response: RO water, when exposed to air, absorbs carbon dioxide, resulting in the formation of carbonic acid. At today's 4%...
    • Ray
      Ray replied to the thread Phrag dalessandroi.
      Another sibling is open. I like the color better, including that of the staminode, but it is a fraction smaller.
      • delassandri_siblings.jpg
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      Ray replied to the thread Phrag Umbriel.
      I have only worked with a 1:250 concentration - 1 tablespoon/gal. I have only tried it on phrags, but based upon the phlorotannin...
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      Ray replied to the thread Phrag Umbriel.
      If only…
    • Ray
      Ray replied to the thread Phrag Umbriel.
      Linus - spray the flowers and spike with Kelpak solution. That has proven to slow the natural senescence process.
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      First Rays will be closed from Saturday, May 27th through Monday, June 5th. Between now and the 26th, you may use the coupon code...
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      Ray replied to the thread My Mexipedium Forest.
      Don - dose it with some Kelpak. Those roots will take off and the branching will likely do so, as well. I had a small vanda (formerly...
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      Ray posted the thread Phrag dalessandroi in Phragmipedium.
      Can't take credit for the blossom, as it arrived from Duck Slipper in bud. This is 'Acker's Flamenco Dancer' x 'Firefly' Photo doesn't...
      • Phrag_dalessandroi.jpg
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