On Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:21:03 -0500, gerald wrote:

Anyone have pro and con comments to using a "semi-hydroponic" growing
system for orchids.

In particular, my wife has started using FirstRay's system.

Ray is one of our regulars. So you will find MANY believers here.
We grow our Phrags, Paphs, and summer Cymbidiums in S/H. Cym Golden
Elf grows strongly enough the roots cracked the pot.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids