What is S/H?

I grow many of my biggest and favorite Phals in clay pots filled with pea
gravel. They do very well; forming multiple crowns and tend to keep the
roots in the pots. It is actually my favorite Phal potting method. Two
drawbacks: very heavy. Sometimes I plant in a layer of packing peanuts and
a 'top dressing' of pea gravel. Yes, I do have to water them a lot more
often, but I water my mounted plants everyday anyway.

Aliflor is those round clay-like balls, right? I suspect it would work just
like pea gravel, except, I don't think pea gravel will absorb mineral salts/
"Ray" wrote in message
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OK, so maybe S/H is a better choice.

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"Kenni Judd" wrote in message
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Diana: Aliflor holds very little water. I think you'd be watering your
Phals almost daily, during the hot months.
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"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
nk.net...
Hi, Gang,

We currently grow our Phals either in spag or mounted. What would you
think
about Aliflor for Phals? It seems like a solution to the occasional root
rot
(though I really don't over water). In my warm south FL conditions, how
often would one water a Phal in Aliflor? I use it for many other
orchids,
often mixed with other media, with great results.

Of course, S/H is another option. Just wondering if anyone has tried
straight potting with fired clay medium for Phals.

I await the opinion of the sages. TIA.

Diana