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Removing Keiki from Dendrobium Orchid and Potting it in Bark Mix

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Published on April 7th, 2011 01:33 PM Number of Views: 18039

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Many people grow dendrobium orchids and find themselves with a keiki or two growing on the cane of the dendrobium. This is a common way for plants like dendrobiums, epidendrums, and phalaenopsis orchids to reproduce. Instead ...

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How to Reduce Costs in your Greenhouse

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Published on February 9th, 2009 02:13 PM Number of Views: 7585

How to Reduce Costs in your Greenhouse by installing a Tankless Water Heater

If you have a greenhouse of any type you probably have tried to think of ways to reduce costs. With the cost of fuel skyrocketing here in the US, many people, including me, have been actively seeking ways to cut cost without hurting our or stressing our tropical ...

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Cattleya Compot to Individual Pots - my process documented

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Published on June 28th, 2008 01:53 PM Number of Views: 5080

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Potting up community Potted Orchids
- Blc. Godenzelle 'Lemon Chiffon' AM/AOS - By Bruce Brown
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Today, I decided it was past time to pot up this community pot of cattleyas. Here is what I am starting with:

Next, I needed to get the little guys out of the compot, so I began by soaking ...

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Growing the Phalaenopsis Orchid (Moth Orchid)

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Published on May 22nd, 2007 04:54 PM Number of Views: 8765

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Growing the Phalaenopsis Orchid (Moth Orchid)
By: Bruce B. Brown
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Phalaenopsis or Phals as they are commonly called are one of the easiest orchids for the home grower because they like the conditions we like in our homes. They are a favorite among many because the flowers are showy and can last on beautiful ...

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Removing Paph Seedlings From Flask

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Published on May 14th, 2007 04:44 PM Number of Views: 10379

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I wanted to share our process on deflasking paphipedilum orchids. Please remember this is one way of many. I have created this article with photos. Enjoy.

First, the Flask. Many people are using bags now instead of glass, but I like the way the glass
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How to Repot a Cattleya Orchid

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Published on May 9th, 2007 02:05 PM Number of Views: 8796

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Step 1: Prepare

Gather your materials and sanitize your work surface, cutting tools, and hands. Remove any wire plant-tie and stakes that may be anchoring your plant. Remove the plant's label and place it to one side where it won't get lost.

Step 2: Unpot

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