Semi-hyro, phrags, poor water
 

I've been avoiding phrags due to the high mineral level of local tap
water, but wonder if semi-hydro culture would help compensate for
that. Or maybe it would make the problem worse. Anybody have any
thoughts on growing phrags in high mineral level water?

deg

Phrags LOVE semi-hydro. Before I started using RO I used to grow them
in very hard water with no problems, but I did flush the pots through
monthly with distilled. It might depend on the exact chemical
breakdown of your water. Most Phrags like plenty of calcium.
Dave

Dewitt wrote in message . ..
I've been avoiding phrags due to the high mineral level of local tap
water, but wonder if semi-hydro culture would help compensate for
that. Or maybe it would make the problem worse. Anybody have any
thoughts on growing phrags in high mineral level water?

deg

On 21 Nov 2004 07:48:52 -0800, (Dave S) wrote:

Phrags LOVE semi-hydro. Before I started using RO I used to grow them
in very hard water with no problems, but I did flush the pots through
monthly with distilled. It might depend on the exact chemical
breakdown of your water. Most Phrags like plenty of calcium.
Dave

The Austin area has a lot of limestone, so our water is high in
calcium so that might work in my favor. I'll have to try a phrag or
two.

deg

Does Path's also do well in s/h??

Mimi

If you mean paphs (paphiopedilums), absolutely! The original
experimentation in the development of semi-hydroponics was done with paphs.

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Does Path's also do well in s/h??

Mimi

Anvy Owens
Does Path's also do well in s/h??

Do you mean Paphs? If so, mine are loving s/h!
So does every other orchid here. s/h rocks!
pun intended

Ruth CM

Anvy Owens
Does Path's also do well in s/h??

Do you mean Paphs? If so, mine are loving s/h!
So does every other orchid here. s/h rocks!
pun intended

Ruth CM