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Orchids on shells
Hello, I was wondering if you could mount orchids on sea shells. I
have seen some amazing cattleyas grown on big shells so I assume its pretty safe. I have access to an unlimited number of giant clams shells (Tridacna sp) from a clam farm. I have read that some orchids benefit from some calcium supplimentation from time to time, perhaps growing them on a calcium carbonte based material may help. Thanks -- |
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Orchids on shells
Trying to rely on a substrate for nutrition is not advisable, as the
minerals are usually quite insoluble, therefore of no value to the plant. If you like the looks, go for it, but still feed appropriately. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Dustin" wrote in message ... Hello, I was wondering if you could mount orchids on sea shells. I have seen some amazing cattleyas grown on big shells so I assume its pretty safe. I have access to an unlimited number of giant clams shells (Tridacna sp) from a clam farm. I have read that some orchids benefit from some calcium supplimentation from time to time, perhaps growing them on a calcium carbonte based material may help. Thanks -- |
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Orchids on shells
Yeah, I wasnt going to use the shells because I thought they would be
good for the plant. I just wasnt sure if maybe the calcium based shell would bother the roots. Dustin In article , Ray wrote: Trying to rely on a substrate for nutrition is not advisable, as the minerals are usually quite insoluble, therefore of no value to the plant. If you like the looks, go for it, but still feed appropriately. |
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