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    Old wooden basket sterilizing

    The heat treating used to kill insects and pathogens - a requirement for international shipping pallets, for example - requires the wood be 133F...
    Post by: Ray, Jan 24, 2021 at 7:43 AM in forum: Orchid Culture
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    Old wooden basket sterilizing

    Zero-tol would also work. I'm not sure I'd bake wood.
    Post by: Ray, Jan 23, 2021 at 7:15 AM in forum: Orchid Culture
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    Old wooden basket sterilizing

    I think an extended soak in a Physan solution would do the trick. 1 teaspoon/gallon for a couple of days, followed by a plain water soak.
    Post by: Ray, Jan 22, 2021 at 7:20 AM in forum: Orchid Culture
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    orchids.com - Norman's orchids

    There appears to be no middle ground with their plants - they’re either wonderful or awful, and their customer service reputation is miserable....
    Post by: Ray, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:37 AM in forum: Orchid Vendor FYI
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    Dendrobium vexillarius and supplemental light

    While I cannot speak to any individual plant, in general, the anthocyanins that lead to red flower color develop better in cooler and brighter...
    Post by: Ray, Jan 17, 2021 in forum: Orchid Culture
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    Watering

    Drainage is a must. Repeated wetting and drying, without enough volume of water passing through to flush the potting medium will lead to the...
    Post by: Ray, Jan 17, 2021 in forum: Orchid Culture
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    New to Orchids

    Welcome, Leslie. Expanding on Raven's comments, the first thing every orchid grower must learn is that - unlike the terrestrial plants you are...
    Post by: Ray, Jan 16, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    New member

    Welcome, Mike.
    Post by: Ray, Jan 16, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Introduction

    Welcome, Mehd.
    Post by: Ray, Jan 15, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Imidacloprid on Oxyglossum Dendrobiums and Pleurothallids

    The recommendation of "no dendrobiums and no thin-leaved orchids" is more commonly applied to copper treatments. I have used both acephate...
    Post by: Ray, Jan 14, 2021 in forum: Issues, Disease and Pests
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    New member...

    Welcome, Herbert!
    Post by: Ray, Jan 10, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Soterosanthus shepheardii

    May I inquire of its source?
    Post by: Ray, Jan 8, 2021 in forum: Orchid Species
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    Plant support stakes a good source

    https://www.chulaorchids.com/stakes-and-wires.html
    Post by: Ray, Jan 8, 2021 in forum: Orchid Culture
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    Newbie with questions

    Welcome to the forum, Kimi. One of the most important aspects of growing orchids is understanding that, unlike terrestrial plants that do almost...
    Post by: Ray, Jan 6, 2021 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    I just got a new orchid got a few questions.

    Welcome “aboard”. The plant you have is a phalaenopsis. The plantlet growing off the flower spike is commonly called a “keiki” (pronounced...
    Post by: Ray, Jan 3, 2021 in forum: General Chat