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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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(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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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- -- in5years-- -- in5years- -- in5years |
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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!!!! Quote:
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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 |
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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 |
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