| My Phal was in the Schultz mix, but seriously I was watering it every 3-4 days, misting everyday. NO JOKE ! My apartment is dry. I'm talking Gobi like. I run a fan to circulate air, and in the winter I rarely even have to turn on the heat. How awesome is that !!! I bought the Gold to see if I can try and water less frequently. At least stretch it for a once a week span. Everyone is raving about the coir mixes, thought I'd give it a shot if it helps. Seems foam peanuts is the key for bottom drainage. I used just a small amount of medium grade coconut husk. With my apartment being the way it is maybe this will help with moisture retention. Now the Cattleyas are in the bark mix. I just divided/repotted them this last Sunday. Can you believe that the mix is already bone dry!? Unbelieveable.
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