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Old 03-30-2008, 05:59 PM
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I wouldn't keep treating the plants with physan if there's no need to. As Arleneg said, this can harm the seedlings and inhibit their growth. Just keep them moist but not soaking wet, and keep them warm - no mold should grow. When I deflask, I do not use physan (or any other chemicals) at all, and only keep the cover of the container completely closed overnight, then gradually start opening it up, more each day. By the end of one week, the seedlings are completely open. For me, Catts usually do better if they stay in sphag compots for about a year, then go into individual pots once they've got a couple of nice pseudobulbs. Compots also save space! But everyone's conditions are different, so in the end you have to learn by trial and error what works for you.
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