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Old 27-08-2007, 06:58 PM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
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On Aug 26, 8:40 pm, "K Barrett" wrote:
I spent a nice day in the GH washing algae off the floor (the floor is red
cement bricks) and watering and fertilizing. I'm happy to announce that a
peach colored Rhy gigantea ......


My approach to getting my Rhy. specimen to grow is to water and
fertilize it regularly, meet its light and temp requirements. and
yell "Grow, damn you!" at it.

It now has new roots and a new leaf. I'm not sure which part of the
regimen was most effective.

J. Del Col