Nuther first timer.

[5280high]

Well here we go...Im only experimenting with one lone survivor (out of 4 sprouts). Ill see how this goes and run with it.

3 weeks (with me anyway)

Specs: I am using an 8' x 8' x 8' storage room with about 4.5' x 4.5' of "plantable" space (that is with an access path incl). It used to be the laundry area and has easy access to 220 power (which I think I will be able to use to my advantage). great air circulation and awesome insulation (needed up here). As for lighting I am currentlu using two single tube fixtures (OTT Light OTL2012 tubes [24" T12 full spectrum / plant growth]) angled to get the most bang for the buck. I had been keeping her at about 3" from the light source. She obviusly liked the o.k. light and grew alittle too close a little too fast, < 2". Those yellow tips on the two newest fans look like burning (I hope). So I dropped her .75" yesterday morning and the newest set looks healthy. I'm adding another pic that will show (obviously) where in her life I got her (I had to rescue them from a friend that was abusing the little green babies..look at the stem...she might get tippy). So there ya go..oh as far as suppliments or "nutes", I'm using an organic orchid mix. My Ma lives in the FL Keys and whips up a little extra for me from time to time...gotta love fish juice. Thanx again ..any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[diemdepyro]

you can go closer with flouro tubes.

 

[5280high]

you can go closer with flouro tubes.

Thats what I thought too....but I did not want to hear it...well yellowing and browning of the tips..hmmm It is a plant after all Im thinkin Ill just be absolutely sure Im not over watering (my 18 yr old son seems to believe that he does not have to ask before messin with her) and I'll just "let her be". Thanx for the input...Ill get her back to huggin the light right now.
Here are this A.M's pics..hope she survives long enough for them to get interesting. Peace to all.

 

[5280high]

Damn that room is gett'n to smell really nice....Same plant in "Bat Country". Oh yeah ....lol. Heres the Setup as is right now. The halogen is for warming the soil periodically at key parts of the cycle (and yup I know this can cause fungal issues but Ive "got sumtin fer dat"). Thanks for checking in and please feel free to comment, advise and or critique. Keep it green peopleseses.

 

[barrgemike]

Looking good, Subscribed.

 

[5280high]

Looking good, Subscribed.

Thanx man...I will remain vigilent...rofl. This really is a blast. My boyo up in ned is giving me 3 seeds which will go directly into the pots on the shelf.
Rock on man. Late.

 

[welsh wizz]

the plant looks cool have you a heat problem or are you feeling its slightly over watered just a thought why put halogen on pot??? its not a seedling any more!
what are you using for light in flower + feed??
I like to help no expert only my own grows lol + reading
it is fun and the end resault is im stoned

 

[5280high]

the plant looks cool have you a heat problem or are you feeling its slightly over watered just a thought why put halogen on pot??? its not a seedling any more!
what are you using for light in flower + feed??
I like to help no expert only my own grows lol + reading
it is fun and the end resault is im stoned

Its kindof a combo of factors..first off, I just like to make the little girl feel like she is in a natural setting (sun heats ground so I give her a little foot heat in middle of the day) she seems to like it. And you nailed the second factor..I have an 18 yr old son that thinks he knows every thing so he over waters when I'm out of the U.S. thusly I kinof have to speed up evap sometimes...No fungus among us.
As for flowering ...Im going to get some sort of HID. Not sure what yet tho, still researching. Feed is going to remain the same throughout her life. It's a slurry of marine life and other stuff my Mater makes for her orchids. She used to grow back in the day and is really helping me with the N0 to the O2 and all the other little tweaks...Given her room never smelt like this tho...stupid 70s. Thanks for the comment and keep em comin..Stay green.

 

[barrgemike]

No fungus among us.

Haha that was funny.

 

[5280high]

Well here we are on day four of my RIU membership and day three of this journal. Thanx to comments from some of you the "Nurple" looked happier this A.M. than ever before. Thank you, thank you, thank you....Heres are the pics from this morn and "Heres a little story I have to tell..." about one little plant that I know so well. It started way back in history just me and my plant the "Nur-pul-ee"...Damn Im a dork...heres what freaky thing happened yesterday eve.
3:00pm- One of my dogs starts pukin all over the house (projectile).
3:30pm- Still pukin (baaaad) just bile by then
3:45pm- Get to ER at the vet
4:30pm- Vet returns after taking samples into lab and tells me that my that my dog tested positive for Coumarin..(rat poison). Foot note: I use only live traps if I have to (twice in 20 yrs)..Not a dirty person.
5:30pm- Vet gets my dog fixed up (charcoal, blood thickening agents and antiemetics) and we go home.
6:00pm- Let my other dog into the back yard and watch her for a bit...she goes directly to the far corner by the fence and starts pawing at something...Jar of peanut butter with all these green pellet mixed in...SON OF A BITCH!!!!!.....Oh I was pissed..Knee jerk reaction was..Grab phone and call animal control and they would have contacted sheriff etc...Oh shit thats right (stop dialing) I've got a big no no in my house now and it kinda smells funny (or really yummy).
6:30pm- Dog "A" seems fine so I grabbed the jar and headed out into the neighborhood to see if I could get info.
6:45pm- Long story short(er)...found out my immediate neighbor had the jar fixed to the side of his garage in order to kill a squirrel that kept getting into his engine compartments...

That was a dilemma...Thanx for reading people..Heres thi pics for 12.12.08.

Keep Green.

 

[barrgemike]

Plant is looking good, very lush coloring.

Hope your dog is ok!
Tell your neighbor to put nail his peanut butter to a tree.
Or duct tape it or some shit.

 

[robert 14617]

and so your neighbor paid your vet bill ???

 

[5280high]

Plant is looking good, very lush coloring.

Tell your neighbor to put nail his peanut butter to a tree.

The old farts lucky I did'nt nail his skull to a tree... Violence is Never the Answer

A) It's illegal here to kill any wildlife w/o permit
B) If he really wants it done humanely, I've got a high power competition air rifle w/ a scope thats good within 2" @ 25 meters if he wanted to borrow it. He should have let me know he was having issues anyway.

Dog is o.k. thanx for the pos. energies.

 

[5280high]

and so your neighbor paid your vet bill ???

Yeah he gave me cash to cover everything I paid for...He did feel terrible and wanted to see the Brodie. I told him I would bring him over today if he was up to it. Thank you too for the concern.

 

[robert 14617]

are you counting on luck or has your plant shown sex yet?

 

[SmokeyMcSmokester]

lookin good man..here is a link to an affordable 150W HPS..you just have to do a lil re-wiring. It will make a HUGE difference tho.

http://www.e-conolight.com/Product/EFamily.asp

just click on the vapor tight tab, and it is the pendulum 150. its like $32 delivered. I mad a cooltubes out of the 2 I bought..also what kind of soil/nutes to you have? Im a big fan of fox farms. Its a nor cal company so we know what they're good for. I use growbig bigbloom and tigerbloom. I also have 3 super supplements, bushmaster, purple maxx, and gravity.

looking like a fatty indica..what strain is it?

 

[5280high]

It's a girl...Luck scares me so I had a friend (who is just a growin' freak and has been for decades) come over and check it out. Hes an ass about helpin out on advice tho "If you dont learn on your own you wont really be learning." he just loves sayin that (nuther old hippie fart) . This eve I should have my Nikon back from the shop so I wont have to rely on this lame ass 2mp camera on my phone and will pe able to take pistil shots (should be on here in the a.m. tomorrow).

 

[5280high]

looking like a fatty indica..what strain is it?

You got the indie part absolutely correct..the friend of mine that is the breeder forgot which one he gave to this dude who I rescued the babies from...He said he would know next time he comes out of the mountains to visit. Ill be sure to post when I know...Thanx for the info man..I'm researching as we speak. Peace.

Oh I'm using a marine slurry my Momma makes for her orchids right now..shes down in the keys so I need to let her know prior to flower so I can get her to adjust stuff...she smart. LOL

 

[SmokeyMcSmokester]

150W econoligh cooltube.

the glass tube is a pyrex bake a round bought off ebay. total cost for light about $55

 

[5280high]

150W econoligh cooltube.

the glass tube is a pyrex bake a round bought off ebay. total cost for light about $55

Now thats what Im talkin bout.....Sweet. More stuff to go OCD on...that makes sens(imilla)...maaan I'm just bein the biggest geek in the known universe today.
Screw hardware stores.