An idea for a database

[gidi]

Hi Senior members
i was wondering if it's poss to make a data base for orchid disease and pests.
for example one of my orchids had his leaves getting limp and wrinkled i was googleing the net for pictures of leaves that look the same like my orchid so i can relate to the cause of it, at the end i found what i was looking for but it was only after i touched the leaves and tried to find a discription for that filling the leaves has the feeling of leather and they looked like our fingers after a long bath.
than i read that there are 2 reasons for that: extreme cold or dead roots since i deprived the cold issue i took the orchid from his pot and examend his roots only to discover they are dead.
so what i'm sugesting is to build a data base with photos and the reasons for that specific condition and also a detail description of what we see and what we feel when we touch the plant, it will help a great deal for beginner growers if they can identify properly the symptoms much like a doctor diagnose his patient.

what do you think about this idea of mine?

[Cjcorner]

There is something similar to it already...you just have to be a member. The one i'm familiar with is through the AOS website. They also have calendars to tell you when to change up fertilizers and watering for certain types. I agree though; it would be nice if it was available in this sort of format as well.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

We have lots of space, Gidi. Any member is welcome to post an article with photos in our orchid article library. This sounds like a great idea. There are also many posts on here with photos and descriptions along with solutions on how to correct the issues.

Cheers,
BD

[orchidvalley]

Hi, I agree about a database.I had the same problem with a Cat. I found this site in my search and found the information I needed. I have now revived four plants by following the advise that I found here.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

I had the same problem with a Cat. I found this site in my search and found the information I needed. I have now revived four plants by following the advise that I found here.

That is great!

Cheers,
BD

[the dragonn]

A database could be useful, but I would prefer to ask the members of this forum. You just can't beat that personal touch.

[gidi]

but you can enjoy both world, you can check the database for a quick and easy info and also post question for addtional info.