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Old 17-10-2007, 04:03 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.orchids
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Default My 1st S/H grown orchid

Thank ye o' Ray of sunshine.
Will try some Physan. So using clear pots is to keep an eye on things?
I have just drilled some
blue plastic pots I had on hand????
Also if there is existing algae on the plant's roots & you freshly repot
it's going to come back no?
I really should visit your forum. . . . . I wonder if there is a name out
for a phobia of not
wanting to join forums? *G*
Cheers Wendy
"Ray B" wrote in message
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Wendy,

The key to algae is prevention. Once it's there, it's almost impossible
to eliminate, without repotting to a clean pot and fresh medium (only the
outer part, the rest will be very well held in place by the roots).

A treatment with Physan (1 tsp/gal) or chlorine bleach (1 oz/gal) every 4-
to 6 weeks ought to do it, and covering is another alternative, although
that makes it hard to judge the watering needs.

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
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"Wendy7" wrote in message
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My daughter brought this plant home from work & asked me to take care of
it.
Well I decided
to repot it & one pseudo broke away from the main plant.
So this was my 1st attempt at Ray's SemiHydro. Incidentally the
original plant has not bloomed yet.
Now I have to find out what to do about the algae?
Cheers Wendy