22-08-2006, 11:51 PM
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mini-Catt repotting in moss?
Thanks, Ray.
"Ray" wrote in message
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I have grown catts of all types in about everything imaginable (you know
what my current preference is).
As far as sphagnum is concerned, the obvious key is keeping it fluffy and
airy. As was mentioned, Alan Koch is a big proponent, but you have to
keep in mind that he uses only the species of sphagnum designated as the
5-star New Zealand type, which has a much longer life-span in the pot than
do other species, and he has tailored his conditions and watering regimen
to match it.
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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
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"Pat Brennan" wrote in message
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Hi Joanna,
I had very good luck growing mini-Catts in moss. Where I had a hard time
was in the repotting. When the moss goes bad and needs to be replaced, I
found the roots to be a matted mess with no easy way to remove the old
moss without lots of root damage. As much as I love moss, I grow
mini-Catts in a bark mix where repotting requires you simply to 'shake
out' the old bark.
Pat
"J Fortuna" wrote in message
news:TdCGg.11802$RQ5.6739@trnddc03...
I was wondering if it is a really bad idea to repot a mini-Catt into
moss? I don't think I have ever seen a mini-Catt grown in moss and thus I
wonder.
Thanks,
Joanna
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