If we asked H&R about your claims for the diatomite mix do you think they
would back you up? I seriously doubt it. Your claims just don't make any
sense. You say every orchid you repotted had buds in a month??? You must
have a very limited selection of orchids.
-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102474889.35f9f0ea18280c21dceed46fd58dc5b9@t eranews...

Hi,

Just ask a few well known nurseries such as H&R Nurseries out of
Hawaii. They use Diatomite with their orchids. Many nurseries do.

Just think that a nursery in San Diego was quoted as saying, " Why
should my customers make their orchids live longer. I want the orchids
to die so they can buy more orchids!"

Think about it.......most nurseries out in the world are out to make
cash and then conservation.

*****All I can say is do your own research on anything you care to be
interested in. The internet has all of the resources! Don't believe
what other people say..........Trust what your gut and head say!!!!!

Happy growing!
Steve


danny Wrote:
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks because
you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very
mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants
wouldn't put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...-

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your
mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:-
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion-


--
in5years-


--
in5years

I realize I'm jumping in very late (just back from 2 weeks in Europe), but:

Not only is it ridiculous to think that all plants will respond that
quickly, it is naive to think that all plants will do well in a particular
mix. Furthermore, to believe that one medium will work well for all growers
and their conditions is also extremely telling of orchid-growing ignorance.

H&R does not use Aussie Gold mix, and equating their success with the use of
diatomite in their medium with potential success with Aussie Gold is
significantly overstepping decent marketing.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
..
"danny" wrote in message
. ..
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks because you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants wouldn't
put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion


--
in5years

I realize I'm jumping in very late (just back from 2 weeks in Europe), but:

Not only is it ridiculous to think that all plants will respond that
quickly, it is naive to think that all plants will do well in a particular
mix. Furthermore, to believe that one medium will work well for all growers
and their conditions is also extremely telling of orchid-growing ignorance.

H&R does not use Aussie Gold mix, and equating their success with the use of
diatomite in their medium with potential success with Aussie Gold is
significantly overstepping decent marketing.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
..
"danny" wrote in message
. ..
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks because you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants wouldn't
put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion


--
in5years

Welcome back Ray. Hope you had a good time.

Pat

"Ray" wrote in message
...
I realize I'm jumping in very late (just back from 2 weeks in Europe), but:

Not only is it ridiculous to think that all plants will respond that
quickly, it is naive to think that all plants will do well in a particular
mix. Furthermore, to believe that one medium will work well for all
growers and their conditions is also extremely telling of orchid-growing
ignorance.

H&R does not use Aussie Gold mix, and equating their success with the use
of diatomite in their medium with potential success with Aussie Gold is
significantly overstepping decent marketing.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
.
"danny" wrote in message
. ..
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks because you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants wouldn't
put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion


--
in5years

Welcome back Ray. Hope you had a good time.

Pat

"Ray" wrote in message
...
I realize I'm jumping in very late (just back from 2 weeks in Europe), but:

Not only is it ridiculous to think that all plants will respond that
quickly, it is naive to think that all plants will do well in a particular
mix. Furthermore, to believe that one medium will work well for all
growers and their conditions is also extremely telling of orchid-growing
ignorance.

H&R does not use Aussie Gold mix, and equating their success with the use
of diatomite in their medium with potential success with Aussie Gold is
significantly overstepping decent marketing.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
.
"danny" wrote in message
. ..
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks because you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants wouldn't
put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion


--
in5years

“Maidenwell Diatomite"
“Maidenwell Diatomite” Absorbalite (diatomaceous earth) consists of the skeletal remains of microscopic single cell aquatic plants known as diatoms. These small plants developed an opaline silicious shell like armor for protection, upon the death of these plants the fossil shells accumulated on the beds of these fresh water lakes and compacted into lightweight porous rock.



PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Color- White, cream to yellow
Moisture- Approximately 6%
Bulk Density- Approximately 0.4
PH- 6.2 to 6.9
Water absorption- From 150% to 170% w/w
Oil absorption- From 115% to 125% w/w



TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) 82.17%
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) 6.74%
Iron Oxide (FeO3) 3.15%
Calcium Oxide (CaO) 0.04%
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.37%
Titanium Oxide (TiO2) 0.60%
Sodium Oxide (Na2O) 0.30%
Potassium Oxide (K2O) 0.04%
Phosphate Oxide (P2O5) 0.09%
Manganese Oxide (MnO) 0.01%
Strontium Oxide (SrO) 0.01%
Zircon Oxide (ZrO2) 0.03%
Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) 0.04%
Loss on Ignition L.O.I 5.93%

Thank you, Pat.

Saturday after Thanksgiving I flew to Milan on business with my "real job."
Upon arriving, I learned that my friends at Air France at CDG did a "le
oops" and neglected to put the luggage of about 20 people on the connecting
flight. Fortunately, it was on the next flight, so I was only waiting about
3 hours.

Unfortunately, the bottle of Rise and Shine Concentrate I was taking to Reka
broke. Fortunately, it was in a sealed plastic bag that did not leak in
the luggage, but I ultimately trashed it (Sorry, Reka). That was the extent
of the involvement with orchids on the trip....

After a few days of cold rain and a general strike, but lots of good food
and wine, I was off to Prague on another leg.

Good visit with folks I've worked with via email and fax for two years.
Unbelievable city!

Then off to Paris, home of my parent company and a subsidiary. Two days of
work, then my wife flew over, so we walked ourselves to death vacationing,
but with more wonderful food-and-wine-compensation.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
..
"Pat Brennan" wrote in message
...
Welcome back Ray. Hope you had a good time.

Pat

"Ray" wrote in message
...
I realize I'm jumping in very late (just back from 2 weeks in Europe),
but:

Not only is it ridiculous to think that all plants will respond that
quickly, it is naive to think that all plants will do well in a
particular mix. Furthermore, to believe that one medium will work well
for all growers and their conditions is also extremely telling of
orchid-growing ignorance.

H&R does not use Aussie Gold mix, and equating their success with the use
of diatomite in their medium with potential success with Aussie Gold is
significantly overstepping decent marketing.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
.
"danny" wrote in message
. ..
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks because
you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants wouldn't
put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion


--
in5years

Thank you, Pat.

Saturday after Thanksgiving I flew to Milan on business with my "real job."
Upon arriving, I learned that my friends at Air France at CDG did a "le
oops" and neglected to put the luggage of about 20 people on the connecting
flight. Fortunately, it was on the next flight, so I was only waiting about
3 hours.

Unfortunately, the bottle of Rise and Shine Concentrate I was taking to Reka
broke. Fortunately, it was in a sealed plastic bag that did not leak in
the luggage, but I ultimately trashed it (Sorry, Reka). That was the extent
of the involvement with orchids on the trip....

After a few days of cold rain and a general strike, but lots of good food
and wine, I was off to Prague on another leg.

Good visit with folks I've worked with via email and fax for two years.
Unbelievable city!

Then off to Paris, home of my parent company and a subsidiary. Two days of
work, then my wife flew over, so we walked ourselves to death vacationing,
but with more wonderful food-and-wine-compensation.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
..
"Pat Brennan" wrote in message
...
Welcome back Ray. Hope you had a good time.

Pat

"Ray" wrote in message
...
I realize I'm jumping in very late (just back from 2 weeks in Europe),
but:

Not only is it ridiculous to think that all plants will respond that
quickly, it is naive to think that all plants will do well in a
particular mix. Furthermore, to believe that one medium will work well
for all growers and their conditions is also extremely telling of
orchid-growing ignorance.

H&R does not use Aussie Gold mix, and equating their success with the use
of diatomite in their medium with potential success with Aussie Gold is
significantly overstepping decent marketing.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
.
"danny" wrote in message
. ..
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks because
you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants wouldn't
put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion


--
in5years

Ray wrote:


Unfortunately, the bottle of Rise and Shine Concentrate I was taking to Reka
broke. Fortunately, it was in a sealed plastic bag that did not leak in
the luggage, but I ultimately trashed it (Sorry, Reka). That was the extent
of the involvement with orchids on the trip....

WAAAH!!!! :-(

Glad you had a good time, though! :-)
Prague is one of the to-dos I have high on my list.

Reka

There are a lot of local sources for freshwater Diatomite and it is a good
media for most orchids, both in a mix and alone. There has to be some mine
for it around the great lakes region, anyway. It is light weight, but it
*is* a rock, so shipping the stuff, mixed into a brand name concoction from
Australia when it can be had from a more local source, always gives me
pause.

I remember seeing H&R nursery's recipe for their diatomite mix someplace on
the web. It might have been an American diatomite source.

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102950329.3e4f4d110957ebdf01b4025e83c17b39@t eranews...

"Maidenwell Diatomite"
"Maidenwell Diatomite" Absorbalite (diatomaceous earth) consists of the
skeletal remains of microscopic single cell aquatic plants known as
diatoms. These small plants developed an opaline silicious shell like
armor for protection, upon the death of these plants the fossil shells
accumulated on the beds of these fresh water lakes and compacted into
lightweight porous rock.



PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Color- White, cream to yellow
Moisture- Approximately 6%
Bulk Density- Approximately 0.4
PH- 6.2 to 6.9
Water absorption- From 150% to 170% w/w
Oil absorption- From 115% to 125% w/w



TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) 82.17%
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) 6.74%
Iron Oxide (FeO3) 3.15%
Calcium Oxide (CaO) 0.04%
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.37%
Titanium Oxide (TiO2) 0.60%
Sodium Oxide (Na2O) 0.30%
Potassium Oxide (K2O) 0.04%
Phosphate Oxide (P2O5) 0.09%
Manganese Oxide (MnO) 0.01%
Strontium Oxide (SrO) 0.01%
Zircon Oxide (ZrO2) 0.03%
Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) 0.04%
Loss on Ignition L.O.I 5.93%



danny Wrote:
If we asked H&R about your claims for the diatomite mix do you think
they
would back you up? I seriously doubt it. Your claims just don't make
any
sense. You say every orchid you repotted had buds in a month??? You
must
have a very limited selection of orchids.
-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102474889.35f9f0ea18280c21dceed46fd58dc5b9@t eranews...-

Hi,

Just ask a few well known nurseries such as H&R Nurseries out of
Hawaii. They use Diatomite with their orchids. Many nurseries do.

Just think that a nursery in San Diego was quoted as saying, " Why
should my customers make their orchids live longer. I want the
orchids
to die so they can buy more orchids!"

Think about it.......most nurseries out in the world are out to make
cash and then conservation.

*****All I can say is do your own research on anything you care to be
interested in. The internet has all of the resources! Don't believe
what other people say..........Trust what your gut and head say!!!!!

Happy growing!
Steve


danny Wrote:-
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or
salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks
because
you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very
mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants
wouldn't put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...-

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need
to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your
mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid
shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:-
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion-


--
in5years--


--
in5years-


--
in5years

There are a lot of local sources for freshwater Diatomite and it is a good
media for most orchids, both in a mix and alone. There has to be some mine
for it around the great lakes region, anyway. It is light weight, but it
*is* a rock, so shipping the stuff, mixed into a brand name concoction from
Australia when it can be had from a more local source, always gives me
pause.

I remember seeing H&R nursery's recipe for their diatomite mix someplace on
the web. It might have been an American diatomite source.

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102950329.3e4f4d110957ebdf01b4025e83c17b39@t eranews...

"Maidenwell Diatomite"
"Maidenwell Diatomite" Absorbalite (diatomaceous earth) consists of the
skeletal remains of microscopic single cell aquatic plants known as
diatoms. These small plants developed an opaline silicious shell like
armor for protection, upon the death of these plants the fossil shells
accumulated on the beds of these fresh water lakes and compacted into
lightweight porous rock.



PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Color- White, cream to yellow
Moisture- Approximately 6%
Bulk Density- Approximately 0.4
PH- 6.2 to 6.9
Water absorption- From 150% to 170% w/w
Oil absorption- From 115% to 125% w/w



TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) 82.17%
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) 6.74%
Iron Oxide (FeO3) 3.15%
Calcium Oxide (CaO) 0.04%
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.37%
Titanium Oxide (TiO2) 0.60%
Sodium Oxide (Na2O) 0.30%
Potassium Oxide (K2O) 0.04%
Phosphate Oxide (P2O5) 0.09%
Manganese Oxide (MnO) 0.01%
Strontium Oxide (SrO) 0.01%
Zircon Oxide (ZrO2) 0.03%
Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) 0.04%
Loss on Ignition L.O.I 5.93%



danny Wrote:
If we asked H&R about your claims for the diatomite mix do you think
they
would back you up? I seriously doubt it. Your claims just don't make
any
sense. You say every orchid you repotted had buds in a month??? You
must
have a very limited selection of orchids.
-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102474889.35f9f0ea18280c21dceed46fd58dc5b9@t eranews...-

Hi,

Just ask a few well known nurseries such as H&R Nurseries out of
Hawaii. They use Diatomite with their orchids. Many nurseries do.

Just think that a nursery in San Diego was quoted as saying, " Why
should my customers make their orchids live longer. I want the
orchids
to die so they can buy more orchids!"

Think about it.......most nurseries out in the world are out to make
cash and then conservation.

*****All I can say is do your own research on anything you care to be
interested in. The internet has all of the resources! Don't believe
what other people say..........Trust what your gut and head say!!!!!

Happy growing!
Steve


danny Wrote:-
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or
salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks
because
you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very
mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants
wouldn't put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...-

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need
to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your
mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid
shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:-
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion-


--
in5years--


--
in5years-


--
in5years

(Please forgive if this is a duplicate posting. I have a new ISP, and
the original posting showed an error).

I purchased a bag of what they call "the rocks" from Ramona of the lost
(due to fires) Islander Delight. This is similar to Ivan Harrison's
Aussie Gold except that it has none other than the diatomite. I have
been mixing it with a little fine bark, perlite, and charcoal on top and
a little orchid rock on the bottom with "the rocks" to provide good
drainage and all. So far I like it.

.. . . Pam
Everything Orchid Management System
http://home.earthlink.net/~profpam/page3.html
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Al wrote:

There are a lot of local sources for freshwater Diatomite and it is a good
media for most orchids, both in a mix and alone. There has to be some mine
for it around the great lakes region, anyway. It is light weight, but it
*is* a rock, so shipping the stuff, mixed into a brand name concoction from
Australia when it can be had from a more local source, always gives me
pause.

I remember seeing H&R nursery's recipe for their diatomite mix someplace on
the web. It might have been an American diatomite source.

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102950329.3e4f4d110957ebdf01b4025e83c17b39@ teranews...


"Maidenwell Diatomite"
"Maidenwell Diatomite" Absorbalite (diatomaceous earth) consists of the
skeletal remains of microscopic single cell aquatic plants known as
diatoms. These small plants developed an opaline silicious shell like
armor for protection, upon the death of these plants the fossil shells
accumulated on the beds of these fresh water lakes and compacted into
lightweight porous rock.



PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Color- White, cream to yellow
Moisture- Approximately 6%
Bulk Density- Approximately 0.4
PH- 6.2 to 6.9
Water absorption- From 150% to 170% w/w
Oil absorption- From 115% to 125% w/w



TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) 82.17%
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) 6.74%
Iron Oxide (FeO3) 3.15%
Calcium Oxide (CaO) 0.04%
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.37%
Titanium Oxide (TiO2) 0.60%
Sodium Oxide (Na2O) 0.30%
Potassium Oxide (K2O) 0.04%
Phosphate Oxide (P2O5) 0.09%
Manganese Oxide (MnO) 0.01%
Strontium Oxide (SrO) 0.01%
Zircon Oxide (ZrO2) 0.03%
Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) 0.04%
Loss on Ignition L.O.I 5.93%



danny Wrote:


If we asked H&R about your claims for the diatomite mix do you think
they
would back you up? I seriously doubt it. Your claims just don't make
any
sense. You say every orchid you repotted had buds in a month??? You
must
have a very limited selection of orchids.
-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102474889.35f9f0ea18280c21dceed46fd58dc5b [email protected]

Hi,

Just ask a few well known nurseries such as H&R Nurseries out of
Hawaii. They use Diatomite with their orchids. Many nurseries do.

Just think that a nursery in San Diego was quoted as saying, " Why
should my customers make their orchids live longer. I want the
orchids
to die so they can buy more orchids!"

Think about it.......most nurseries out in the world are out to make
cash and then conservation.

*****All I can say is do your own research on anything you care to be
interested in. The internet has all of the resources! Don't believe
what other people say..........Trust what your gut and head say!!!!!

Happy growing!
Steve


danny Wrote:-
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or
salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks
because
you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very
mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants
wouldn't put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43 [email protected]

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need
to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your
mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid
shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:-
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion-


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in5years--


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in5years-


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in5years

Hi Pam.
I agree with you there are sources for Diatomite. Just check out google!!!! My view and opinion is that Aussie Gold Orchid mix is already premixed and ready for immediate use! Easy! If a person cares to buy a huge bag of Diatomite and make there own concoction......SUPERB. I'm glad someone has the time to "reinvent the wheel" when it comes to creating a mix for their orchids. I know there had been alot of hype about Aussie Gold. Just ask around.........

All the best in growing!

****I really do like your Orchid Management software Pam.

Aussie Gold Orchid Mix will be passing by all those who are sittin on the fence!!!!!

See ya!

***I grow Catts, mini's, phals, bulbos,phrags ...all in the Aussie Gold! I grow all under flurescents in an apartment!!!!!!! My orchids are Happy as Clams!!!!

Curb your enthusiasm a bit, "In5". We already know your stake in the
stuff.

Aussie Gold might be a really good mix, but its marketers fail to
realize that when it comes to orchid potting media, one man's "gold"
is another man's garbage. There is way too much variability in the
needs of the different genera and the conditions under which
individuals try to grow them for a single medium to be applicable to
all combinations and permutations.

If the marketers feel that the ready-to-use feature of the medium is a
big selling point, it is likely they will soon learn that their market
is primarily newbies who know little about orchid growing. I can tell
you for a fact that successful growers tend to analyze their growing
conditions and tailor the medium to the specific needs of the plants
to be grown there.

I used to offer a custom media blending service so folks could get
their own media formula "ready-mixed," but it had limited demand.
Why? Because folks bought the media components from me and blended it
themselves, making on-the-spot modifications based upon the particular
plants to be potted up. A knowledgeable grower understands that under
their conditions, that phal and that catt are likely to have different
cultural demands that may mandate a different medium makeup.

It's not "reinventing the wheel," it's selecting the correct one.
Stretching that analogy to tires...you wouldn't put racing slicks on
your SUV, would you?
--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
..
"in5years" wrote in message
news:1105258041.cd633d85d9c38bb7fe9fa1e0c32e20d1@t eranews...

Hi Pam.
I agree with you there are sources for Diatomite. Just check out
google!!!! My view and opinion is that Aussie Gold Orchid mix is
already premixed and ready for immediate use! Easy! If a person
cares
to buy a huge bag of Diatomite and make there own
concoction......SUPERB. I'm glad someone has the time to "reinvent
the
wheel" when it comes to creating a mix for their orchids. I know
there
had been alot of hype about Aussie Gold. Just ask around.........

All the best in growing!

****I really do like your Orchid Management software Pam.

Aussie Gold Orchid Mix will be passing by all those who are sittin
on
the fence!!!!!

See ya!

***I grow Catts, mini's, phals, bulbos,phrags ...all in the Aussie
Gold! I grow all under flurescents in an apartment!!!!!!! My orchids
are Happy as Clams!!!!






Al Wrote:
There are a lot of local sources for freshwater Diatomite and it is
a
good
media for most orchids, both in a mix and alone. There has to be
some
mine
for it around the great lakes region, anyway. It is light weight,
but
it
*is* a rock, so shipping the stuff, mixed into a brand name
concoction
from
Australia when it can be had from a more local source, always gives
me
pause.

I remember seeing H&R nursery's recipe for their diatomite mix
someplace on
the web. It might have been an American diatomite source.

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102950329.3e4f4d110957ebdf01b4025e83c17b39@t eranews...-

"Maidenwell Diatomite"
"Maidenwell Diatomite" Absorbalite (diatomaceous earth) consists of
the
skeletal remains of microscopic single cell aquatic plants known as
diatoms. These small plants developed an opaline silicious shell
like
armor for protection, upon the death of these plants the fossil
shells
accumulated on the beds of these fresh water lakes and compacted
into
lightweight porous rock.



PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Color- White, cream to yellow
Moisture- Approximately 6%
Bulk Density- Approximately 0.4
PH- 6.2 to 6.9
Water absorption- From 150% to 170% w/w
Oil absorption- From 115% to 125% w/w



TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) 82.17%
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) 6.74%
Iron Oxide (FeO3) 3.15%
Calcium Oxide (CaO) 0.04%
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.37%
Titanium Oxide (TiO2) 0.60%
Sodium Oxide (Na2O) 0.30%
Potassium Oxide (K2O) 0.04%
Phosphate Oxide (P2O5) 0.09%
Manganese Oxide (MnO) 0.01%
Strontium Oxide (SrO) 0.01%
Zircon Oxide (ZrO2) 0.03%
Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) 0.04%
Loss on Ignition L.O.I 5.93%



danny Wrote:-
If we asked H&R about your claims for the diatomite mix do you
think
they
would back you up? I seriously doubt it. Your claims just don't
make
any
sense. You say every orchid you repotted had buds in a month???
You
must
have a very limited selection of orchids.
-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102474889.35f9f0ea18280c21dceed46fd58dc5b9@t eranews...-

Hi,

Just ask a few well known nurseries such as H&R Nurseries out of
Hawaii. They use Diatomite with their orchids. Many nurseries do.

Just think that a nursery in San Diego was quoted as saying, " Why
should my customers make their orchids live longer. I want the
orchids
to die so they can buy more orchids!"

Think about it.......most nurseries out in the world are out to
make
cash and then conservation.

*****All I can say is do your own research on anything you care to
be
interested in. The internet has all of the resources! Don't believe
what other people say..........Trust what your gut and head
say!!!!!

Happy growing!
Steve


danny Wrote:-
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or
salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks
because
you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very
mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants
wouldn't put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...-

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of
my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's
great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need
to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your
mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid
shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:-
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion-


--
in5years--


--
in5years--


--
in5years-


--
in5years

Curb your enthusiasm a bit, "In5". We already know your stake in the
stuff.

Aussie Gold might be a really good mix, but its marketers fail to
realize that when it comes to orchid potting media, one man's "gold"
is another man's garbage. There is way too much variability in the
needs of the different genera and the conditions under which
individuals try to grow them for a single medium to be applicable to
all combinations and permutations.

If the marketers feel that the ready-to-use feature of the medium is a
big selling point, it is likely they will soon learn that their market
is primarily newbies who know little about orchid growing. I can tell
you for a fact that successful growers tend to analyze their growing
conditions and tailor the medium to the specific needs of the plants
to be grown there.

I used to offer a custom media blending service so folks could get
their own media formula "ready-mixed," but it had limited demand.
Why? Because folks bought the media components from me and blended it
themselves, making on-the-spot modifications based upon the particular
plants to be potted up. A knowledgeable grower understands that under
their conditions, that phal and that catt are likely to have different
cultural demands that may mandate a different medium makeup.

It's not "reinventing the wheel," it's selecting the correct one.
Stretching that analogy to tires...you wouldn't put racing slicks on
your SUV, would you?
--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
..
"in5years" wrote in message
news:1105258041.cd633d85d9c38bb7fe9fa1e0c32e20d1@t eranews...

Hi Pam.
I agree with you there are sources for Diatomite. Just check out
google!!!! My view and opinion is that Aussie Gold Orchid mix is
already premixed and ready for immediate use! Easy! If a person
cares
to buy a huge bag of Diatomite and make there own
concoction......SUPERB. I'm glad someone has the time to "reinvent
the
wheel" when it comes to creating a mix for their orchids. I know
there
had been alot of hype about Aussie Gold. Just ask around.........

All the best in growing!

****I really do like your Orchid Management software Pam.

Aussie Gold Orchid Mix will be passing by all those who are sittin
on
the fence!!!!!

See ya!

***I grow Catts, mini's, phals, bulbos,phrags ...all in the Aussie
Gold! I grow all under flurescents in an apartment!!!!!!! My orchids
are Happy as Clams!!!!






Al Wrote:
There are a lot of local sources for freshwater Diatomite and it is
a
good
media for most orchids, both in a mix and alone. There has to be
some
mine
for it around the great lakes region, anyway. It is light weight,
but
it
*is* a rock, so shipping the stuff, mixed into a brand name
concoction
from
Australia when it can be had from a more local source, always gives
me
pause.

I remember seeing H&R nursery's recipe for their diatomite mix
someplace on
the web. It might have been an American diatomite source.

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102950329.3e4f4d110957ebdf01b4025e83c17b39@t eranews...-

"Maidenwell Diatomite"
"Maidenwell Diatomite" Absorbalite (diatomaceous earth) consists of
the
skeletal remains of microscopic single cell aquatic plants known as
diatoms. These small plants developed an opaline silicious shell
like
armor for protection, upon the death of these plants the fossil
shells
accumulated on the beds of these fresh water lakes and compacted
into
lightweight porous rock.



PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Color- White, cream to yellow
Moisture- Approximately 6%
Bulk Density- Approximately 0.4
PH- 6.2 to 6.9
Water absorption- From 150% to 170% w/w
Oil absorption- From 115% to 125% w/w



TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) 82.17%
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) 6.74%
Iron Oxide (FeO3) 3.15%
Calcium Oxide (CaO) 0.04%
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.37%
Titanium Oxide (TiO2) 0.60%
Sodium Oxide (Na2O) 0.30%
Potassium Oxide (K2O) 0.04%
Phosphate Oxide (P2O5) 0.09%
Manganese Oxide (MnO) 0.01%
Strontium Oxide (SrO) 0.01%
Zircon Oxide (ZrO2) 0.03%
Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) 0.04%
Loss on Ignition L.O.I 5.93%



danny Wrote:-
If we asked H&R about your claims for the diatomite mix do you
think
they
would back you up? I seriously doubt it. Your claims just don't
make
any
sense. You say every orchid you repotted had buds in a month???
You
must
have a very limited selection of orchids.
-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102474889.35f9f0ea18280c21dceed46fd58dc5b9@t eranews...-

Hi,

Just ask a few well known nurseries such as H&R Nurseries out of
Hawaii. They use Diatomite with their orchids. Many nurseries do.

Just think that a nursery in San Diego was quoted as saying, " Why
should my customers make their orchids live longer. I want the
orchids
to die so they can buy more orchids!"

Think about it.......most nurseries out in the world are out to
make
cash and then conservation.

*****All I can say is do your own research on anything you care to
be
interested in. The internet has all of the resources! Don't believe
what other people say..........Trust what your gut and head
say!!!!!

Happy growing!
Steve


danny Wrote:-
Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or
salesmen.
The
majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks
because
you
put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very
mixed
collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants
wouldn't put
out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in.

-danny

"in5years" wrote in message
news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...-

Hi,
This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of
my
orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds
within 1 month.

I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's
great
about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need
to
go running around or waiting for your different components to your
mix
to arrive.

For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid
shows!!!

WOW !!!!

Steve
MN, USA

francis marion Wrote:-
Anyone here heard of, it or used it?

Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like
the
greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Francis Marion-


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in5years--


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in5years--


--
in5years-


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in5years