Hi everyone,
I recently heard that if I spray my phalaenopsis with a mixture
of Epsom Salts and water that it will cause my plant to spike.
Has anyone heard of this or has anyone ever tried it? If so,
then what is the ratio the salt and water? Does it work on
other kinds of orchids too?
I haven't tried it yet because I'm not sure if it is a good idea.
Thanks!
Abra

If you spray your plants with an Epsom Salts solution, it will result in the
development of a white, crusty substance all over the plants.

If, on the other hand, you water the plants with a dilute solution, it's
supposed to help induce blooming in a variety of genera. Personally, I've
yet to see definitive proof that it works, but it can't hurt.

--

Ray Barkalow First Rays Orchids
http://www.firstrays.com
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"Abra Myers" wrote in message
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Hi everyone,
I recently heard that if I spray my phalaenopsis with a mixture
of Epsom Salts and water that it will cause my plant to spike.
Has anyone heard of this or has anyone ever tried it? If so,
then what is the ratio the salt and water? Does it work on
other kinds of orchids too?
I haven't tried it yet because I'm not sure if it is a good idea.
Thanks!
Abra

If your resultant water / fertilizer solution is deficient in Mg, watering
once per month w/ epsom salts (mag sulfate) at 1/2 tsp per gallon is a good
idea.

I've also heard that it helps roses make more basil breaks...

"Ray @ First Rays Orchids" wrote in message
...
If you spray your plants with an Epsom Salts solution, it will result in
the
development of a white, crusty substance all over the plants.

If, on the other hand, you water the plants with a dilute solution, it's
supposed to help induce blooming in a variety of genera. Personally, I've
yet to see definitive proof that it works, but it can't hurt.

--

Ray Barkalow First Rays Orchids
http://www.firstrays.com
Secure Online Ordering & Lots of Free Info!


"Abra Myers" wrote in message
...
Hi everyone,
I recently heard that if I spray my phalaenopsis with a mixture
of Epsom Salts and water that it will cause my plant to spike.
Has anyone heard of this or has anyone ever tried it? If so,
then what is the ratio the salt and water? Does it work on
other kinds of orchids too?
I haven't tried it yet because I'm not sure if it is a good idea.
Thanks!
Abra

On Mon, 10 Feb 2003 17:51:28 -0500, Abra Myers wrote:

Hi everyone,
I recently heard that if I spray my phalaenopsis with a mixture of Epsom
Salts and water that it will cause my plant to spike. Has anyone heard of
this or has anyone ever tried it? If so, then what is the ratio the salt
and water? Does it work on other kinds of orchids too? I haven't tried
it yet because I'm not sure if it is a good idea. Thanks! Abra


Just use a good fertilizer and you'll be all set. Epson salts just adds
Magnesium and I've seen no decent proof it does much to any plant. It's
safe to use but really doesn't do much. 1 teaspoon per gallon is what they
say to use. I don't waste my time with it.

I heard that you should do this twice a year it has something to do with
magnessium i think you put a pinch into water"Abra Myers"
wrote in message
...
Hi everyone,
I recently heard that if I spray my phalaenopsis with a mixture
of Epsom Salts and water that it will cause my plant to spike.
Has anyone heard of this or has anyone ever tried it? If so,
then what is the ratio the salt and water? Does it work on
other kinds of orchids too?
I haven't tried it yet because I'm not sure if it is a good idea.
Thanks!
Abra

On Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:09:26 +1100, "PIETER ZUYDERVLIET"
(PIETER ZUYDERVLIET) wrote in Message ID
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I heard that you should do this twice a year it has something to do with
magnessium i think you put a pinch into water"Abra Myers"

Magnesium forms the central element of the chlorophyll molecule, IIRC.