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14-04-2007, 07:59 PM
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Re-potting question about Hortag
I have a cymbidium that needs the compost changing. I have only been able to
get a rather small grade of orchid compost locally and wondered if it would be OK to open up the compost and improve drainage with Hortag or similar expanded clay pellets? Many thanks Kate |
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14-04-2007, 10:35 PM
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Re-potting question about Hortag
Sure.
Not only that, cymbidiums grow wonderfully in 100% clay under the semi-hydroponic culture technique (link at the URL below). -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! "Kate" wrote in message ... I have a cymbidium that needs the compost changing. I have only been able to get a rather small grade of orchid compost locally and wondered if it would be OK to open up the compost and improve drainage with Hortag or similar expanded clay pellets? Many thanks Kate |
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15-04-2007, 12:08 AM
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Re-potting question about Hortag
"Ray B" wrote in message news:9ObUh.2185$nU4.1016@trnddc03... Sure. Not only that, cymbidiums grow wonderfully in 100% clay under the semi-hydroponic culture technique (link at the URL below). -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info! "Kate" wrote in message ... I have a cymbidium that needs the compost changing. I have only been able to get a rather small grade of orchid compost locally and wondered if it would be OK to open up the compost and improve drainage with Hortag or similar expanded clay pellets? Many thanks Kate Thanks for the reassurance, Ray. I don`t think I shall risk trying the semi-hydroponic method just yet, though, as I am still an orchid tyro! Kate |
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15-04-2007, 09:42 PM
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Re-potting question about Hortag
On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:08:45 +0100, "Kate"
wrote: "Kate" wrote in message Thanks for the reassurance, Ray. I don`t think I shall risk trying the semi-hydroponic method just yet, though, as I am still an orchid tyro! Kate If this is a small Cym or a warm blooming cym such as Cym Golden Elf I would second Ray's recommendation. My Golden Elf has liked it so well in S/H it broke too plastic pots by growing great roots. They love S/H. I have never tried a traditional big Cym. in S/H. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/main.php |
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