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molli

06-02-2003 08:12 PM

Paph. Bellatulum

Does anyone have suggestions to encourage roots on a Paph. Bellatulum? Its
only got 3 short roots, I have it currently in damp sphag in a very small
'critter keeper' (2 cup aquarium)

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Molli

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Eric Muehlbauer

07-02-2003 02:02 AM

Paph. Bellatulum

Get it out of the sphagnum. bellatulum needs an airy mixture that is
calcareus, and definitely not acidic. Between the moisture and the
acidity, it is bad for bellatulum. To revive a weak plant, try
coco-peat, very well rinsed to remove salts, with lots of perlite and
some oyster shell. It will remain moist, while prividing lots of air.
Take care, Eric Muehlbauer

molli

07-02-2003 02:25 AM

Paph. Bellatulum

Thank you, am taking it out of the sphag.

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Hugs,
Molli

Happy 19103 (I am NOT Y2K compatible)
"Eric Muehlbauer" wrote in message
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Get it out of the sphagnum. bellatulum needs an airy mixture that is
calcareus, and definitely not acidic. Between the moisture and the
acidity, it is bad for bellatulum. To revive a weak plant, try
coco-peat, very well rinsed to remove salts, with lots of perlite and
some oyster shell. It will remain moist, while prividing lots of air.
Take care, Eric Muehlbauer

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