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  1. PeteM

    Aerate RO water?

    http://www.o2grow.com/ Sorry this thread has been split between this and the other post.
  2. PeteM

    Am I sailing on dangerous waters?

    Yes. Thank you for this link.. I was trying very hard to find this product and could not recall the name. Must have been you posting on this. The price tag is significant, and what threw me off last time was the use in RO: Q: What if I am using reverse osmosis (RO) water? A: RO water is a great...
  3. PeteM

    Aerate RO water?

    Is aerating a reverse osmosis reservoir beneficial for growing orchids? ChatGPT RESPONSE: Aerating a reverse osmosis (RO) reservoir can have some benefits for growing orchids, but it is not always necessary or beneficial in every situation. Let's explore this further. Oxygenation: Orchid...
  4. PeteM

    Aerate RO water?

    I didn’t want to highjack another thread. I did not find much info on this topic within the forum or online and specific to orchid growing. I wanted to create a clear thread for discussion. I’m interested in learning if others aerate their RO water reservoirs. I understand the benefits of...
  5. PeteM

    Am I sailing on dangerous waters?

    You have mentioned this before and I was very close to purchasing a device that aerates my reservoir. The device I was going to purchase mentioned in the instructions not to aerate an RO reservoir. I’ll have to dig into this again as there was no detail in the instruction as to why not. In the...
  6. PeteM

    Rare offering by Orchids Ltd.

    Well that didn’t last long. Did you get it Deb?! :)
  7. PeteM

    Dracula chiroptera 'Yellow'

    thanks for sharing. I have a few draculas on order arriving next month, hoping to be able to keep them alive. What are your growing conditions, do you have any recommendations or tips for a novice? Thank you 🙏
  8. PeteM

    Blooming Neofinetia & Friends

    Everything looks very well grown, especially the Walkeriana. What is your method for growing this? I thought it might be an aircone pot but the edges of the pot you are thicker and you have the pot nested in a larger tray? Those pseudobulbs are not missing a beat. I would love to learn this...
  9. PeteM

    Cattleya Triumphans

    I also tried to dig into orchidwiz last night, I could not find a mention or pic of rex imperial or imperialis.
  10. PeteM

    Cattleya Triumphans

    I have received a little more info to add to this background, I’m adding all the details here for future reference. I posted a picture of this 2023 bloom on a FB Group (Cattleya dowiana & descendencia). A group member contacted me, they also picked up this cross from Orchid Trail. I discovered...
  11. PeteM

    Cattleya Triumphans

    Hi All, I wanted to share this next blooming of Triumphans with 3 blooms and in natural light. Last May of 2022, there were only two blooms and I destroyed the flowers soon after they opened accessing the pollen. I immediately sent the pollen over to William Green of @My Green Pets. And he was...
  12. PeteM

    Blc Burdekin Bells ‘Rachel’x Cattleya Hawaiian Devotion 'Fred Shull’

    One is slightly reflexed but hidden behind the petals the second flower is straight.
  13. PeteM

    Blc Burdekin Bells ‘Rachel’x Cattleya Hawaiian Devotion 'Fred Shull’

    A second seedling from the same flask just bloomed out and was able to hold two flowers. A few more seedlings on the way in sheath 🤞. Plan to post them in this thread as they bloom so I can track them. #2)
  14. PeteM

    Sold For Sale kovachii seedlings

    Hi I’ll pm you, I would like to get one of each please
  15. PeteM

    Cattleya lueddemanniana concolor ‘luz de luna’

    Congrats. Growing in a room is challenging, I keep my growroom door cracked 24/7 for air exchange. The night time dips in temp are important for storing energy. Also, the night time spikes in humidity are important as this is what occurs in the wild. Just wanted to comment on this incase it’s...
  16. PeteM

    Phragmipidium dalessandroi ‘Ackers Flamenco Dancer'X dalessandroi 'Firefly'

    Recently acquired from @Duck Slipper in low spike. Thanks Dan, I’ve been hunting for a dalessandroi for some time now. Love the orange.
  17. PeteM

    Paphiopedilum leucochilum: Little Brother

    I just want to squeeze that pouch!
  18. PeteM

    Phrag kovachii

    This is lovely, thanks for sharing. 17 is a solid number out of the gate. Let us know what it looks like and how big it gets in a week. How long have you been growing this one and do you happen to recall the source? Would be interested to learn What media / pot and growing conditions are you...
  19. PeteM

    cattleya schroederae

    Wow an entire winter with no sun. Which country / region do you live again?
  20. PeteM

    For Sale Sold- thank you

    I’m also happy to move aside if someone wanted to take both lots. I’m in no rush.
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