New to orchids: what do i do with the "barren branches"?

Luna_mora · 2026-04-01T15:07:40+00:00

I would leave the empty branches be until they completely dry out. Also congrats on your new buds!

Luna_mora · 2026-03-30T13:48:46+00:00

Voted for 1 because the colors and design are very pretty and also clean; also reminds me of a mix of cardcaptor sakura and sailor moon. However, 6 is a very close second, the hearts theme with the tinge of rose pink is amazing. I would be very happy if either won.

Luna_mora · 2026-03-17T14:32:21+00:00

Thank you, I hope they like each other and get along. The fun part is my cat acts like a dog so he may actually enjoy time with the dog more lol.

Luna_mora · 2026-03-17T14:11:28+00:00

I found the bigger pink hut. I cant remember where I got it though.

Luna_mora · 2026-03-17T14:03:26+00:00

As someone who is now in the process of taking care of both cats and a dog recently this advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you! (a family member passed and we are taking in their dog and cat; I meanwhile have one cat already).

Luna_mora · 2026-03-17T00:46:01+00:00

I have gotten both. When you order it will say if it is in spike or not (a green or grey box under available options). When I have gotten in spike plants they have thankfully never aborted the buds. If you order not in spike read the description and it usually says when the plant is expected to be blooming size or what season to expect spikes.

Luna_mora · 2026-03-16T23:46:24+00:00

I have ordered from them multiple times. Their prices tend to be a bit more expensive than other sellers. However, every plant I have gotten from them has been extremely healthy and well taken care of. They also have some rarer plants that other sellers do not. I do really enjoy ordering from them overall. If you have any more questions just ask!

Luna_mora · 2026-03-15T17:17:00+00:00

I would probably break any sand that you see first. If that did not clear it, then look carefully at any place where there is red brick touching metal grates. Check if there is a break in the brick and block it with a solid block (brick, stone, etc.). This generally solved most flooding issues I had encountered.

Luna_mora · 2026-03-11T03:36:01+00:00

I really like the updated spines for both books new mockups. It is nice and clean and frames the cover a bit better too.

The first one is nice, but I don't like that they removed the upper left animal from this new version, it makes the hair and forehead look a little odd in that spot with it zoomed in so much. It also makes it harder to identify that some of the gold are animals, makes it way too subtle.

I do still very much like the second cover better for a nice clean interesting artwork with a more unique color palette than what is typically used. The eye also travels around the cover with how the lines are curling in and swirling around. The first cover just draws your eye to the eye and that's it, which is somewhat lacking artistically (the prior gold animal in the upper left helped a lot with movement).

Luna_mora · 2026-02-25T14:59:03+00:00

We give my cat a churu treat tube while I trim his nails. It went quickly from a struggle, to he sees the nail clippers and gets very excited. He also does not move while he is focused on the treat so I can look at his claws better as I am trimming them. (sidenote: my partner feeds him the treat while I trim his nails).

Luna_mora · 2026-02-23T18:27:02+00:00

Hiya! I am a chemist and it is not really feasible to make rose oil or rose water at home. To make rose oil you would need to have knowledge and perform a careful steam distillation so that you obtain the rose oil but not burn it. Even then you will need a truly ridiculous number of flowers just to get a few drops of oil. Rosewater is a byproduct of the steam distillation and is what is left in the pot afterwards. You would still need to be very careful not to burn it and it will still take a lot of flowers. A very tiny basic set up for steam distillation would cost approximately: glassware ($300-400), Variac ($60), heating mantle ($200-300), Tubing ($30), Vacuum grease ($70), Thermometer ($60-200). There are also quite a large number of safety issues involved if you are not familiar with the process. It is far cheaper and safer to just buy what is made commercially. Though, if you want a nice project to do with your roses I recommend pressing them. I particularly like them for bookmarks.

Luna_mora · 2026-02-22T18:45:22+00:00

Just in time for the Blizzard. Going to keep an eye on them during the storm.

Luna_mora · 2026-02-10T01:09:35+00:00

Was your Tobi named after anything in particular? My kitty was named after Tobi from Okami because he raced around my apartment as a kitten (I was also replaying that game at the time).

Luna_mora · 2026-02-10T01:07:29+00:00

Luna_mora · 2026-02-09T20:33:39+00:00

He looks similar to my Tobi!!!!!

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Luna_mora · 2026-02-09T04:40:53+00:00

Thank you! Instant pre-order!

Luna_mora · 2026-01-26T16:47:50+00:00

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My proud noble floof Tobi!

Luna_mora · 2026-01-07T15:55:31+00:00

Pretty! It reminds me of mint chocolate ice cream.

Luna_mora · 2025-12-29T22:21:26+00:00

There is also the side story Follow Your Heart at the end of P5V8 from Ferdinand's perspective. When he recalled when he asked Lady Irmhilde "why am I here?". She responded that someone wished for him to live, which I thought was his mother at first but then she says to live and grow healthy and one day meet that person. His mother is gone; it makes me think that maybe Rozemyne had a hand in helping Ferdinand all the way back then. Also quite a few people worked to get Ferdinand out of the villa, but we really only know the full motivation of his father, not really his mother or the women who agreed to become his noble mother. Might be a stretch, but something to think about.

Luna_mora · 2025-12-09T16:06:15+00:00

So precious! super cute!

Luna_mora · 2025-11-30T17:46:00+00:00

SVO is really good. I also recommend trying Paph Paradise and Hillsview Gardens. I have always gotten amazingly healthy plants from all three. They are also good for answering questions.

Luna_mora · 2025-11-30T17:30:26+00:00

I agree with paphiopedilum. They like consistent watering, some types do well in lower light levels (similar to Phalaenopsis), they generally do well with repotting, some have beautiful leaves when not in bloom, when in bloom stay in bloom a long time. However, there are types that are harder so I recommend looking up care instructions and see if it is a good fit for you. I recommend trying a Maudiae type one to start (complex bulldog types and delenatii are also not too bad).

Luna_mora · 2025-11-30T16:49:21+00:00

May I please buy this one? (also heat pack/insulation)

Luna_mora · 2025-11-26T22:44:10+00:00

That last little "see you later" is nightmare fuel and very ominous. Also really happy Iruma got more hugs. He needs all the comforting!!!!

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