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gregork

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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #225 on: June 05, 2014, 12:12:14 PM »
NIce picture Steve,.. i love your P. scopulorum ;)

And also one thing. I have noticed some yellowish/brown spots on the leaves of my P. maculata. I thought this happende from too much sun... however just now i looked a bit more with my magnifier and i was shocked  :o Little red bugs are crowling everywhere.
It must be the red spider mite or the false spider mite... Ive inspected the bulb aswell and there is nothing on it... which one is it? I am ordering some neem oil right away... as far as i know this will help or do you have any other suggestions?

But i think i am going to kill them with my bare hands first.... Damn creatures!

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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #226 on: June 05, 2014, 12:53:46 PM »
Sounds like Red Spider Mite Gregor.
As well as specific treatment I think you will need to increase the humidity around your plant.
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gregork

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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #227 on: June 05, 2014, 01:53:33 PM »
Thanks Steve.
Will the neem oil sufice or should i use more agressive substances?

Yes i should sprinkle with water more often... We learn something every day.

G
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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #228 on: June 05, 2014, 02:02:17 PM »
Assuming your maculata is currently indoors/ in a greenhouse I would use an appropriate insecticide (though mites aren't insects). Red Spider Mite can breed rapidly and overwhelm the host plants in no time. Might be worthwhile reading this link: http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=190

They hate high humidity!
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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #229 on: June 05, 2014, 02:47:37 PM »
Yes it is indors on my windowsil. I will check what they have in offer in local store. plus i am buying neem oil.
I just gave all my orchids a good shower, plus i will put one or two glasses of water on my windowsill. i also have two humidifiers on my radiator. I hope this helps to raise a humidity level.

Thanks for the link! Ill check it out

G
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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #230 on: June 07, 2014, 01:01:54 AM »
RE: Spider mite control- A few years ago I had a massive outbreak of spider mites in our greenhouse (we were growing eggplant / aubergines). The plants were covered in mites in no time at all. Rather than using chemical control, I found a source for the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis. These arrived in a test tube filled with oat bran. As far as the eye could tell, I had bought the most expensive vial of oat bran in Canada.

In spite of my skepticism, the bran was sprinkled on the aubergine leaves, and then I waited. Within days the new growth had vastly improved, and the spider mites were history in less than two weeks
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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #231 on: June 07, 2014, 09:23:54 AM »
If you can find a source for Certis Spraying oil it will clear them up in no time. Just google 'Certis Spraying Oil'.

I've also used it to get rid of Mealy Bugs on indoor orchids and scale insects that were on Acer's in the garden.

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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #232 on: June 07, 2014, 07:55:48 PM »
Thank you both for your answers!

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Gregor
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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #233 on: June 20, 2014, 03:31:30 PM »
Phew, 50 jars reflasked today! A bit claustrophobic work in a plastic box  ;D
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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #234 on: June 23, 2014, 04:45:15 PM »
The last flowers for this spring (summer).
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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #235 on: July 07, 2014, 08:31:31 PM »
The last one ...
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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #236 on: July 24, 2014, 04:22:42 PM »
Hello all! :)

I was wondering is it normal for P. maculata to start showing some flower buds? Mine is already droping its leaves and there are two flower buds starting to develop. Not that i am complaining... i can't wait for the flowers but isnt't it supposed to be winter flowering species? :D

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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #237 on: July 25, 2014, 12:07:05 PM »
hey,
I am not an experienced maculata grower, but mine are same,
leaves dropped and buds showing, not yet open.

and the "Confirmation" are near to over............

cheers

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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #238 on: July 25, 2014, 08:31:14 PM »
Hello Goofy

Thanks for the info... Guess i am not crazy after all for seeing some buds so early in the season :)
Post some photos of the confirmation. I just love them... i am buying one for sure this year :)

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Gregor
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Re: Pleione 2014
« Reply #239 on: July 26, 2014, 04:58:32 PM »
hello friends,
here are the first 2014 Pleiones for me.

Pleione lagenaria


Pleione Confirmation #1


Pleione Confirmation #2


two other Confirmations with different lips will follow next

enjoy

 


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