Thank you, Larry!

Diana

"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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On Tue, 02 Dec 2003 20:45:54 GMT, "Diana Kulaga"
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I'd love opinions on media. The only
other reed stem Epi. that I have is radicans, and that grows like a weed
in
a CHC mix. I've gotten two opinions so far; one grows in Aliflor and
her
husband likes ProMix. BTW, her Aliflor potted plant is 8 (count 'em)
feet
tall. Fabulous plant.

What do y'all use?

As others have said, it will grow in anything, or nothing. However,
here's the reed-stem Epidendrum mix used by Gene at Orchid Gene-e
Yamada Nursery:

5 parts fine fir bark
3 parts small fir bark
1 part charcoal
2 parts sponge rock
1 part "Patio Perfect" planter mix (Home Depot)

He also recommends foliar feeding 10-30-20 at one tablespoon (!) per
gallon at all irrigations (3-day intervals).

Epidendrum Cinnabarinum thrives best in warm to hot conditions, but
mine have withstood temperatures in the mid 40s F for consecutive
nights without harm.