| Mayres- I eventually got all of mine in a coir mix through attrition. Once their blooms were spent and I saw some new green growth I would re-pot. Now, of course, I switch as soon as I get them. I haven't lost a bud yet. One thing new this growing season is I have noticed I have a lot of aerial roots that are reaching straight down for the soil and not flying around. It is the strangest thing! If it has been a year I think I would be tempted to re-pot and try to contain some of the aerials. I can't think of a reason why you would have more due to the plastic pot?? More versus less moisture maybe?
Something I learned just recently is that altho coir looks very wet, it actually contains 30% AIR. There are a few big Santa Barbara growers going to coir mixes. I would think it would be a bit pricey for them but if they loose fewer plants.... Keep me up on what you decide and how it goes!
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