Hi,

Just ask a few well known nurseries such as H&R Nurseries out of Hawaii. They use Diatomite with their orchids. Many nurseries do.

Just think that a nursery in San Diego was quoted as saying, " Why should my customers make their orchids live longer. I want the orchids to die so they can buy more orchids!"

Think about it.......most nurseries out in the world are out to make cash and then conservation.

*****All I can say is do your own research on anything you care to be interested in. The internet has all of the resources! Don't believe what other people say..........Trust what your gut and head say!!!!!

Happy growing!
Steve