Dear Members; Our friend Jay Pfahl is the owner who puts out the www.orchidspecies.com website is soliciting funds for the Orchid Species Encyclopedia. Jay...
I recently read that some commercial growers are potting phalaenopsis in Promix. Locally, I usually see them in New Zealand moss at HomeDepot. Maybe it...
Well I just finished putting in some new terrestrial orchids I purchased at a plant sale. Gee, just when I thought it was safe to shop! Found some really...
I found a site with information regarding harvesting times for orchid capsules. http://gntos.org/articles_1/germination.html This is not a very extensive...
I my experience pods turn brown or duller green before they split. Why not put that plastic net over the pod and watch it. The net will contain the seeds. ...
GOPHERHILL@...
Nov 12, 2005 9:01 pm
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Watch the stem on the pod. As it gets ready to split it will show a twisting motion. at this time the pod should be 'ripe' enough to pick. Fred ... From: To:...
Thanks Billy and Fred for the help. I guess by plastic net you mean a bag? The seeds would be very very small... I will watch for the twisting motion for...
In a message dated 11/18/2005 5:12:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, plr5@... writes: I guess by plastic net you mean a bag? Actually it comes in flat...
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Nov 19, 2005 1:38 am
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... From: Bill Higgs To: OrchidDreams@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [OrchidDreams] fertilizer question I have 2...
In a message dated 11/18/2005 10:11:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, billhiggs@... writes: I have 2 fertilizers 1 is 25-10-10 and the other is 19-31-17...
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Nov 19, 2005 10:24 am
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...i'd vote for the 19-31-17...i use less strength so i can feed more often and have good results...mix it full strenght and you have to buy it more...
... From: Bill Higgs To: orchids@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 8:10 PM Subject: Re: Re: [orchids] Re: sweating windows I am having a problem...
Hi, There is nothing special about "orchid fertilisers". They are the same as any other, except that the NPK ratio, plus micro elements may differ. ...
I am very happy with the MSU formula that I got from First Ray's. Its about 13% N, with very little P. Its less acidic, and doesn't have all that unused ...
e.muehlbauer
e.muehlbauer@...
Nov 22, 2005 3:04 am
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Hi Eric, I tried the MSU formula but kept getting a bad salt buildup on all the pots, as well as the medium. While I was using it I didn't notice any better...
Quite honestly I think it all depends on each individuals needs and conditions. I have heard a number of people on each side of the fence. Unfortunately most...
Could someone clue me into what exactly MSU fertilizer is and why is it looked upon as a better formula? trying to follow the thread but without any knowledge...
Geoffrey, I agree with you. The seaweed extract is the best product I have found. I use it in conjuntion with my normal fertilzer and I still don't see the...
Mu understanding is that MSU was invented at Michigan State University, oddly enough I asked about getting some at theplace where I buy my Aussie gold, they...
Hi Sharon, I use a mixture of rainwater and tap water. I thought it might be the tap water in conjunction withe the MSU fertilizer, so I decided to use just...
Kile, The MSU fertilizer was created by John Beerbaum for the Michigan State University. It comes in two formulations, one for deionized water and one for the...
I went to msu.edu on the web and in the search box I entered "fertilizer". The results were broad and numberous (it was apparently a google search of the msu...
Dear Jim: I thought I sent a definitive commentary on the MSU formula fertilizers to the species group but from the continued inquires I wonder if it was ...
I forgot to mention that I am using the RO water formula. I don't use RO, but NYC tapwater is so soft and realtively pure tha the ro formula is more ...
e.muehlbauer
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Nov 24, 2005 2:09 am
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Heres a page about Msu, I love the price on the clips, they are the same hair clips that I buy at Dollarama for a buck LOL ...
I am on a muncipal water supply from the Great Lakes, Erie to be exact, I contacted my utility company but my questions about ph, hardness etc went right over...
The price for the MSU fertilizer given by Bill is $6 for 8 Oz. The price of Jack's Cal-Mag is $25 for 30 pounds, i.e., 480 Oz. I think you can see what I...
The water from the 5 lakes is acidic. Most of the water pipes in Chicago, for example, need replacement. That is the reason they asked you why you wanted to...
Both the MSU formulations and Jack's Classic Cal-Mag are on the acid side so that if your source water also runs acidic you might want to make sure the pH...
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